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Iain Green Machine

i This is my 1975 Mercian(17975).  I recently built it up mostly using bits from the garage.  I took it it out for a spin yesterday and it is perfect!  I have just bought some Nuovo Record front and rear mechs and a set of Strada cranks.  As soon as I can source some chainrings…

Festive Tipple with a story

I bought some of these  for the festive season and just thought you would like the story found on the reverse label. Why The Gardeners’s Tap When James Paine built the Chatsworth stables in the 1760’s a brewery was included. Beer was brewed for the main House and for the staff. It was part of…

Fabulous Velocita

Steve’s Velocita frame finished in White Pearl and Black.853 pro tubing Steve is very pleased with this frame –   very comfortable rides through the  French country lanes near to home.Excellent hill climbing, fast and responsive. Excellent service and finish thanks to the guys at Mercian 

Mark’s Blue bike

Hi Mercian – I’ve attached a picture of my King of Mercia Audax bike. Just got it finished this afternoon, and it rides superbly. As you can see i’ve built it for a more comfortable ride Got a mix of shimano mainly LX, 105 etc. I’ve also used a system-x adjustable stem that is great,…

Jame’s 1975 Superlight

I finished the 1975 SuperlightHere are the pictures feel free to display if you likeenjoy,warmest regardsJames

Purple Harry’s Bike

Also as promised some pics of my fixie – which took me a while to get some satisfactory results – attached but still not the best as being a white pearl finish it catches the light and doesn’t really photograph as well as I’d like… The bike looks great thank’s Richard for the photo   

james Bike

I just realized you wanted a parts list. I apologize I am remiss inreturning this information in a timely manor. …maybe thats why youdidn’t post the pictures…I would be honored to have this posted in your Gallery. I Love your bikes I have, now,  three  a hat trick!  My Wife is 6’2″longer legged, and I…

The 1950s Head Badge now available

1950s Head Badge  We have a good stock of the 1950s head badge. So if you fancy our something a little different from World Over crest now is your time.

Mercian’s on the western island of Scotland

I thought you might be interested in the attached photo. My wife Shirley and I were touring the Western Isles of Scotland last week on our Mercians. One evening, eating in a camp site restaurant we met a wonderful couple; John and Francis Barr who came in and sat at the table next to us. We…

Mercian Merino Wool Jerseys

At last Merino wool long sleeve jerseys. With the Mercian script lettering on the front and the early advert as a patch on one of the 3 pockets on the back. They really are fab quality items. The sizes are Medium 42″ chest, Large 44″ chest and X/Large 46″ chest. We do not have a…

Des White machine

Hi   I’ve been meaning to send these in for a while now. I believe this started life as a 1978 Mercian ‘Routier’ (frame no 46678) in blood red which I have owned now for 24 years having aquired it as just frame and forks from the previous owner. As you can see I have…

Colins Respray

Helllo Carl and all at Mercian,                                                 Just a note to say thanks for the super job you did on my old 531c Mercian – I’ve attached a photo after it’s first test run. It goes like a dream – easily the best riding bike I’ve ever known – keep up the good work,                                                                                                   Regards,…

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