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@jersey
I ride a Mark V as one of my bikes. I've put it through hell and back. I've also built it up in about 6 different ways, and it suits every build well. I've stripped it painted it, dented it, drilled holes in the dropouts, left it to die and brought it back to good form with little effort.
I hate the Mercier for no reason other than it seems the worst riders choose them. Clearly the go-to choice when some loser wants a "fixed gear". Butted tubes? At this price point who cares?
The Pake is ridden by a friend of mine and it works, but i think the dropouts and downtube on the Mark V are much nicer.
I'd gladly build up a nice Leader. Very very popular work bike here in the States and a worth choice. Good riders choose them around here.