This years Christmas closing dates are below Saturday 22nd December – Closed Sunday 23rd December – Closed Monday 24th December – Closed Tuesday 25th December – Closed Wednesday 26th December – Closed Thursday 27th December – Closed Friday 28th December -Closed Saturday 29th December – Closed Sunday 30th December – Closed Monday 31st December…
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Andy’s Strada
Hi my name is Andy and I now live in Sydney Australia, being Derby born and bred I used to own a Mercian Strada Speciale back in 80’s and eventually sold the bike in 1993. Upon reaching 50 I really wanted another for my birthday but money being tight I put an ad out on…
A new beginning
After 74 years on the high street – Mercian’s going home! At the end of this month, November 2018 we’ll be leaving behind our lovely retail neighbours in Alvaston and downscaling our showroom to move everything over to our manufacturing Workshop. We don’t need to add our two penn’orth to what’s happening to…
PLEASE KEEP A EYE OUT
Reynolds 853 frame, time trial, silver solder brazed lugless. Red, White and blue. Campagnolo chorus 10spd group set, campagnolo vento wheels, with gp4000s tyres. Specialized romin saddle. Frame size: seat tube 54cm, top tube 55cm ctc. Let me know if you need any more information. I really appreciate you helping to spread the word….
Williams new bike
This fantastic bike got me up Hardknott pass at the weekend – as well as Wrynose, Whinlatter, Kirkstone, Newlands and, only just, Honister. There was rain and a howling headwind by the time we got to Honister but the bike is a total joy and every inch was a pleasure (sort of), come rain or…
New shop opening and closing times
The new shop opening and closing times below. MONDAY – 9.00AM – 5.00PM TUESDAY- 9.00AM – 5.00PM WEDNESDAY – 9.00AM – 5.00PM THURSDAY- 9.00AM – 5.00PM FRIDAY -9.00AM – 3.00PM SATURDAY – CLOSED SUNDAY – CLOSED
Tommasini Super Prestige Renovation
We recently had a Tommasini Super Prestige frame and forks in for renovation and it was a complex paint finish, with a lot of processes and time for Mark and Rob in the sprayshop, so we thought you might like to see a bit of the process. Frame arrives at the shop, renovation form completed…
Johns Trek renovation
I just wanted to send a note of thanks for all the work you did in restoring my Trek 970 frame. It is truly beautiful. I’ve attached a picture so you can see it in it’s final form. You did an exceptional job on matching color and decal placement. I will recommend you to anyone…
Jordans Mercian
Thanks Jordan for the pictures. It certainly is a striking bike 🙂
Grants Mercian collection
Hello On the 4 May last I collected my 2nd custom built frame from you – An Audax Special. This is to complement my earlier custom build – A King of Mercia, completed Spring 2013. 2013 King of Mercia 64.5cm (Dry weather Mercian). Hope Headset. Shimano 105 Hubs, Compact Chainset & F&R mechs, Cassette….
Ians Mercian
Before moving to the USA, I lived in South Africa. My 58 cm Strada Speciale was custom built for me and shipped to SA, in 1980 – Serial No. 46180 – 2, at the unbelievable price of 149 pounds stirling, including the extra for chromed front and rear ends!! Now after 38 years, it was…
Justine’s Mercian collection
I have attached some photos of my Mercians. Feel free to use them on your blog or gallery. The first (images 16-22) is my new Mercian Vincitore Special–my birthday (4th of July) gift to myself. Rides like a magic carpet, only faster! Next are two bikes you renovated for me: my 2007 Mercian fixed-gear (image…