This is a Mercian Professional in 853. The colour- Bianchi Blue. Perhaps a silver Campagnolo spider chainset would have been more in keeping aesthetically but I wasn’t building a retro build and I like Ultegra. The seat post is Kalloy and the quill stem 3TTT; Mavic Kyserium Elite wheels. Shimano touring A600 pedals. Brooks Swallow Titanium saddle…
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Steve’s Carlton Renovation
Hi Guys, Please see attached photo’s of the restoration/upgrade completed from the Carlton Ten frame you recently refurbished for me. Spec is: – Cinelli 1A quill stem Cinelli “Criterium” Handlebars with Prologo bar tape Weinman 999 Centre Pull Brakes with Dia Compe non-aero levers Early Shimano “Sora” double 39/52 chainset Campag “980” rear…
Xmas and New year open and closing times
Tuesday 24th December open 9am to early afternoon Wednesday 25th December CLOSED Thursday 26th December CLOSED Friday 27th December CLOSED Saturday 28th December Open 9am to 5pm Sunday 29th Closed Monday 30th December OPEN 9am to 5.30pm Tuesday 31st December OPEN 9am to early afternoon Wednesday 1st January CLOSED Thursday 2nd January CLOSED Friday 3rd…
Geralds Moulton Renovation
We recently sprayed Geralds Moulton frame. This is the final result and it looks like a new bike now and all ready for next summers sun.
Petros bike in warmer climates
Hello! I have finished my King of Mercia! Centaur, ITM, Brooks Colt, KING. This frame inspired me to equip it with good names. And it inspires to ride it as well ! GREAT !!! Thank you! Petros
Mike’s Bike
Hello from Zurich. I just finished a week of teaching in Grindelwald, and enjoyed riding there from Zurich and back on the belt-drive KOM you built me in 2011. Here is a rough sketch of my route (minus the getting lost details): http://goo.gl/maps/tvQUR and attached are a few pictures. The Alpine passes kicked my ass…
Bob’s Renovation project
Hi, This is to say thanks to everybody who worked on my frame renovation earlier in the year! I have attached an image of the bike in its present form and here are some details… Frame 45960. I acquired this as a made up bike in 1966 from another member of my club – Uxbridge…
Will,s 853
Dear Mercian, I have attached a picture of my King of Mercian for the blog. It is a joy to ride being smooth, light and nippy. The build was done by Push Cycles in London and consists: Shimano Ultegra Groupset Nitto Stem / Handlebars / Bar Ends / Seat Post / Bottle holder Dura Ace Head…
Mark’s spot the chicken
Dear Mercian involved with my new frame, My King of Mercia arrived safely in Arizona last week. The shipping guy brought it to my office, so there ended my work day! The box looked like it had seen some action but once opened the frame was pristine (the wrapping of the frame was so meticulous)….
Bills great early 1980’s photo
Greetings: In the 1980s I worked at The Spoke bike shop in Boulder, Colorado. I rode on a Mercian Colorado for two seasons until I crashed and destroyed the frame. I dearly loved that bike! I also own a Mercian touring frame that I bought at The Spoke in the 1970s. I have ridden the…
Dave’s Rave
Above is Daves 60th Anniversary frame/bike and a few lines from his email sent the other day :- I can tell you it was well worth the wait! This is a joy to ride; it’s very quick when you put the power down; stiff, without being uncomfortable and the steering is nice and sharp. It would make…
Lemon Pro-Lugless
Hi there, Attached is a pic of my lemon pearl Pro Lugless for your gallery. It’s built with Reynolds 853 OS tubing. Components include a Shimano Ultegra group with HED Belgium wheels andChris King hubs. I haven’t yet fully trimmed the steerer tube – I’m still experimenting with the fit. The bike rides superbly,…