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@Benj
I have to clear out a couple of bikes in order to make space/funds for a new road bike. Sadly, this is a beaut...
The frame is 59cm st (ctc) and 57cm tt (ctc). It is perfect for me at 6' but there is leeway either side. It is set up with a 5 speed cassette, but spacing would allow for more gears.
It has Cinelli stem and bars, Brookes Swift saddle, Stronglight cranks and chainrings, super fancy Campag high-flange hubs that look a bit like sheriff-stars, but aren't, Mavic Argent rims, Campag downtube shifters, Shimano cantis (With Onza chill-pill cable hangers), Shimano 600 rear derailleur, Conti Gatorskins (fairly new) and a set of Honjo Koken handmade aluminium mudguards. It has cane creek brake levers, but I have the original Shimano 600 levers (which I found very uncomfortable) and will include them.
To be completely honest, the bike could do with a more caring owner. It has been well maintained in general, but the hubs have got a little bit tarnished and could do with a polish, as could the mudguards. There is a small scrape on the downtube (purely cosmetic) from being on a rack on a car. It could use a new chain and the rear wheel is very slightly out of true. Otherwise it is in amazing condition for a 25 year old bike.
Not entirely sure of value. If you want a new frame like this Mercian will sting you vituperatively. Let's say £725 - is that about right? Now £650
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Collection from Blackheath, or meet in Central London.
Ben