Mercian Rapha Continental tribute

Black and pink obviously..
Frameset: bought off the forum last year

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Headset: ( bought off the forum)

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Bit of inspiration:

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Wow - thats really nice.

Bar tape:

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Stem: (without the hanger)

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Wheels:

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Groupset:

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Worn with:

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Ah so you snagged that wee bargain eh?

Looks like it'll be a great build!

Very nice, look forward to seeing this.

Nice project and frame... Any reason why Mercian are using a seat collar rather than brazed pincher?

Seems to be standard on the lugless frames (at least on the current models).

Rainbow spokes ...

amazing.

This popped up on eBay recently and I was sorely tempted - despite it being far too large for me

edit: it's still there https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Robin-Mather-Road-Bicycle-Custom-Built-For-Rapha-Continental/313008172321?hash=item48e0bdad21:g:FuUAAOSw7gpeJKxs

That’s lovely- too big on the tt for me..
Little bit of progress:

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Got a little rapha sticker for the tt too- couldn’t find pink so got a white pair like this:

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This is going to look very nice.

Do you wear cycling caps? I’ve got an ideal one to donate for this

I do, I have a fair few rapha caps including a lanterne rouge from when I came last on a rapha Peak District ride a few years back...

What exactly is the rationale behind painted breaking surfaces?

In that case, maybe you’ve got a few fancier ones than this but I’ve got a new classic black and pink at the office (once lockdown is over) if you want it

Looks fookin great , until you use the brakes that is.

:vD

If you listen carefully you can hear Mottram orgasming