Mercian tip save build

Two brakes happy knees.
Saying that it's been years since I rode anything fixed.
Seeing as you don't want brakes anyway, you could send the frame to me?

Ah yeah sure. Just send me your full name and address….

Date of birth…

Sort code…

Account number….

Copy of passport…

Okay. So 1 step forwards 2 steps back kinda day….

Final stem and bars fitted.

Chain fitted.

Tried to fit brake levers and normal tt levers actually won’t work as the clamp won’t expand due to the curve (they also look awful.) Didn’t do my homework. Looks like with these bars I actually want some old drop bar levers (pics below.)

I also added (and am aware this will cement the build straight into anti) some extensions.

5 Attachments

And it’s done. Sort of.
Took it out for a spin. The extensions are horrible, arm rests keep coming loose, think I need a longer stem, definitely need a bigger gear, but it was an interesting thing to build. Tweaks still to come.

1 Attachment

Looks moderately ridiculous, in a good way, which I guess is what you were going for.

It is.
I think it’ll be much nicer to ride with the drops or risers option to be honest.

I love it. Agree that risers or drops would be best but if it’s getting use like this then go for it!

Final iteration before a stint in London. Gimme a wave if you see me.

1 Attachment