The Mercian appreciation society

any pictures of said tandem? no way i can let another into my life..... but would like to see....

Buy it Luke. You know you want it.

trust your feelings Luke

ha ha, two Mercian tandems...... little excessive no? but for £400.... it would be silly not to!

i really want a Mercian track/path frame.....beep me up homies if you see anything 55cm.

Mercian 531 Tandem 23" x 21.5", cantilever brakes. Optional rear disc. New gatorskin tyres. Mavic rear mech. Campag front. 12 speed. Pannier racks, new karr

phew! too large...... better pictures? whats the chainset?

I've put up Wilier La Triestina 2010 for sale to start my Mercian build.
I also haven't used it in over a year so it's time to go.
If my fellow Mercianites could pass the word around to help the sale I will be forever thankful. In fact, I'll buy the first round if I have the build ready for the group ride.

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=74958

Adding this link may be 'bending' the rules slightly.

I spent a good hour on the Mercian frame builder the other day. There's so many combinations it's ridiculous.

Also, I'm thinking of buying PQR's freshly restored frame and forks but if anyone see's any Mercian's advertised elsewhere can they post them on here. Not just for me obviously, but if you want a free beer or two it could be worth it.

I'm currently looking at something so my Professional may be on the market in the next week or two (its on the 1st page). PM me if you'd like to discuss. Just to be clear, not fishing for bids, was bought from the forum and hope to sell it back to the forum for around the same rate

Can I just leave this here?
Cross posted from current projects, and although its not quite finished, I love the way it looks :0)

Also, I'm thinking of buying PQR's freshly restored frame and forks but if anyone see's any Mercian's advertised elsewhere can they post them on here. Not just for me obviously, but if you want a free beer or two it could be worth it.

Shoot - forgot to take pictures of the forks for you. I'll do that tonight

^^ looks great! top notch job. mudguards really fit the build.

No rush. Until I can shift my Wilier it's all on hold.

Shoot - forgot to take pictures of the forks for you. I'll do that tonight

We're in!

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drive side picture young Caren! oh dear dear dear.......

happy to have you on board.

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=74057&p=645587&hilit=mercian#p645587

is that now your Tom?

edit: just saw its not, shame.

This topic has made me realize I need a Mercian!!!! Fast!

Incredible bikes guys.

I wish, I saw it too late :(

It was a bargain as well.

is that now your Tom?

edit: just saw its not, shame.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-MERCIAN-cycling-bike-team-shirt-jersey-top-imp-sports-medium-M-/190827171443?pt=UK_Cycling_Clothing&hash=item2c6e2f8e73

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCIAN-CYCLES-VINTAGE-CAMPIONISSIMO-REYNOLDS-531-ROAD-FRAME-1950-60s-/350774153182?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item51abc4cfde

Looking at this. But I'm a bit worried about it's age. Spacings, dimensions, wheel size etc. Any thoughts?
I'm thinking I should get something more modern.

Tomo if its your size buy it - I'd expect this to easily fetch about £450+. Spacings etc should be standard for its age which means no problems as you can readily build it with kit available today OG or new.

If it was my size (to small) I would 100% be bidding.

Nice little film gone up today on the Mercian blog about their working process etc. :
http://www.mercianblog.com/2013/04/listen-to-my-dulcet-tones-rapha-frame.html?utm_source=feedly

thats a great film. i was surprised and happy at how small the workshop is.

tom, that frame is really nice..... hope you get it.....