SOLD 1974 Pink Mercier Beater Singlespeed Conversion, 54cm Reynolds 531, Rear coaster brake & new gumwall tyres SOLD

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Hi all,

I initially bought this bike in France for @Amey as he wanted some Mafac Racer brakes.

Since I stripped the bike, it was a good (rat) base for singlespeed conversion.

The frames is handmade with Reynolds 531 tubing, 54cm square so good for someone around 5ft8.
It was originally a deep pink colour but it has faded over time as it was left in the sun. There are darker patches where shop stickers / gear parts were fitted. Loads of paint scrapes and light rust but no dents!

I fitted a CLB front brake with new Jagwire pads, new Planet X black bar tape, new single chainring bolts and a new SRAM PC-1 chain. Also fitted a Condor crosstop lever with pink Jagwire outer brake cable.

Wheels are 700c clinchers - the rear wheel has a coaster brake which works very well. I have fitted brand new 700c x 38mm clincher gumwall tyres.

All in, a good pub beater / rat bike.

Both stem and seatpost move freely. The bottom bracket has no play.

Yours for £175 -> £160 -> £150 -> SOLD SOLD SOLD FOR £120

Test rides / Pick up from Stoke Newington.

Vince

Deserves a fresh new pink re-spray. GLWS

It would benefit from a respray / powdercoating, however this would be about 1/2 of the price of the bike so not sure it is worth it...

Here are more photos:

Easter Monday price drop to £160.

I won't drop further as summer is upon us and it is a great bike...

Sale now includes a frame fit pump!

sweet!

Very nice, Vince. Someone is going to love that. And argh those Stronglight cranks!

The paint would become bolder after a thorough session with cut & polish / T-cut, as the upper layers will have faded the most.

How did you get 38c tyres to fit? Is the frame originally for 27" wheels?

Glad you like it @Brazelephantman & @Ndeipi !

The new owner can T-Cut to their heart's content ;-)

The frame is made for 700c wheels with mudguards so it would probably have run 700x28mm tyres in the past.

The rims I fitted are wider so the 700x38mm tyres don't balloon as much.
This is the maximum tyre width the frame will accommodate.

Vince

Will show this to my girlfriend who is on the look for a rat/work bike. Viewings this week?

@smashley - You can view whenever works best for you.

I am in Stoke Newington but happy to bring the bike into town...

Price drop to £150

I can bring into town or meet at a train station if this helps a sale

Can't believe this hasn't sold yet.

I (still) think the price is fair.

I have a set of risers if the potential buyer prefers an upright position...

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Risers were fitted and the bike has been sold for £120