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Vigorelli

After a request on the Twitter Peter from Colorado sent in this picture of his Vigorelli. Not much in the way of details but what he has sent in is below. The rear wheel looks like a sprint with a Vittoria tub ( not to sure on the front ) The hubs look like the…

Davids Velocita

I have 2,600 miles on the new Velocitia. Attached is a photo taken during the (Sunday) time of the Paris Roubaix. Wet and nasty it was and quite a bit crunchy. Then the post ride cleaned up. As you can see, I am not afraid to ride the bike in the crud. Frame is set…

Chris,s Clock

This is fab. Its been made by Chris who is one of Mercians biggest fans. I have photo shopped out his last name the best i can do and made a slight mess of it but as you can see a lot of work has gone into this. I think he could sell these quite…

Leigh Timmis charity ride around the world taking 2 to 3 years

This is Leigh, we are supplying a frame and fork (this is not his frame) for his epic journey. It will be a Pro-Lugless built with Reynolds 631 oversize tubing with Rohloff ends . Leigh has been at the workshop most of the day going over the details for the frame. He still needs to…

A quick 953 post

A shop stock 953 built with cast lugs and as you can see finished in black enamel with red bands and red gothic transfers.

Kirke’s bike in Houston

I just recently had my 1971 Mercian frame repaired and restored by you and I just finished building it up with period-correct components. Its a full Campagnolo Nuovo Record gruppo, except for the brakeset, which is a set of Weinmann centerpulls. Cinelli bar and stem, Super Champion rims, Brooks B-17 saddle, Christophe toe clips and…

Reynolds 531 Advert

This advert was run by Reynolds some time ago now ( late 1970s we think ) . Its hung up in the workshop for all to see. There was a set of 3 posters but we only have this one left now. Mercian was asked to built the frames for this publicity run and the…

International Pro Bike Shop

This is Elizabeth,s, of Cincinnati Ohio’s Strada Special with Campy mix group. It is a beautiful bike and will provide her with lots of great riding for years to come. Thank you very much for your fantastic craftsmanship!Roger, International Pro Bike Shop

Burnished 953

Well not every customer wants a shiny polished 953 frame. This particular customer wanted a brushed stainless look and as you can see its come out pretty good indeed. This frame will be supplied with Easton carbon forks.

Matts bike

Dear Mercian, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for my wonderful bike. It’s taken a while to build, but it’s now here and jaw droppingly beautiful. Attached are a few photographs: Best Wishes, Matt (London)Thank you Matt and looking cool.

NOT adults only !

As you can see its not only adults frames we re-spray. Apparently this small frame which obviously belongs to Donald has been handed down through the club to up and coming young cyclists. Donald had a bit of frame work carried out and chose his own colour with his name each side the down tube.

Sven’s 953

Well many of you have asked and here it is Sven’s 953. Built to order with Reynolds oversize 953 tubing with polished stainless head lugs, crown and vertical dropouts. Sprayed in a off white and black panels ( to customers order ). A Chris King A- head set is the final finishing touch . This…

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