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531ST throughout..frame, fork blades, stays etc
Read in a previous add for a very similar bike from 2012 that Mercian, along with Dave Yates and Joe Waugh were contracted to make these for Freewheel. Cut-out lugs and general fine workmanship on frame.
Defects - Although in very good condition for a vintage machine, there is inevitably some paint loss to tubes due to normal wear and tear. Decals are shot and, paint wise, it really could do with a refurb.
No dents though.
Fork - 531
Spacing - 100mm
Features - Cantilever bosses, mudguard eyes, non-recessed brake attachment.
Wheels. Non matched, 36 spoke front and rear..lost the decals.
Rear gears - 5 speed block touring block
Gear levers - Suntour Power ratchet type
Chainset - Stronglight 52/36
Front Derailleur - Shimano band-on
Rear Derailleur - Suntour ARX
Ali Rack
Mudguards - could do with new ones, but functioning.
Seatpost - Fluted alloy 27.2mm
Saddle - tatty but useable Turbo
Brakes - Dia Compe Cantis front and rear
Bar Stem - SR
Handlebars - SR Road Champion/Sakae Custom. Cheap (but doubled up on the) bartape.
Brake levers - Weinmann, gum hoods worn
Ended up tinkering with too many nice old bikes down the years and some have got to go to good homes!
Price - £140 Pick up from North London.
Also advertised elsewhere.
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