For Sale: BIG FRAMES! Mercian 531c Audax Frame // J.F. Wilson 753 Road Frame

Evening everyone,

Got a couple of big frames that I've unfortunately decided to part ways with.

First up has been one of my faves for a while, but I just haven't been riding it. It's a 80s/90s Mercian Audax frame made with Reynolds 531 Competition tubing. Although it's an audax frame, clearances are relatively close, and takes regular drop brakes, and a max of 25c tyres with mudguards.

Condition is really nice, with no dents, just the usual cable rub marks. Worst of all is a chip in the right hand seat stay (pictured). Paint is absolutely lovely, with a sort of flamboyant fuchsia fading to metallic silver. So nice. All threads perfect.

Seat Tube 62cm c-t, 60.5cm c-c
Top Tube 57.5cm c-c
Head Tube 19.5cm
Wheelbase 98-100cm
Rear Spacing 130mm

Weight (F&F) 2.9kg

£̶3̶0̶0̶ £265 ono

Second is a pretty wicked J.F. Wilson road frame made from Reynolds 753 tubing. Sticker says renovated, so I assume it's been resprayed at some point with this awesome smokey paint. Like most other Wilson frames I've seen, it's lovingly plastered in Wilson decals, which I think are kinda awesome. Has some nice features like a Cinelli BB shell and Suntour rear dropouts.

Paint is pretty tatty in places, with a bit of surface rust showing through, but there's no dents. Comes with a cartridge bearing M-Part headset. All threads perfect.

Seat Tube 62cm c-t, 60.5cm c-c
Top Tube 57cm c-c
Head Tube 20.5cm
Wheelbase 97-99cm
Rear Spacing 130mm

Weight (F&F) 2.6kg

SOLD

Both frames can be viewed at Fitzrovia Bicycles, 136-138 New Cavendish St, W1W 6YD

Is that some brass / braze holding on the top tube cable guide on the Wilson?

Shaun

Hi Shaun, it's not a repair on top of the paint, just some corrosion around the guide.

Dat Wilson Rude AF

Price drop bump! Need these frames gone, so make an offer if you're interested.

Price drop on Mercian. Somebody buy it, it's well nice.

Perhaps I'm being blind but what's the price on the Mercian. It might satisfy my audax-ing needs.

amazing wilson

Hey there, somehow missed your comment. It's £265 ono

Any offers on the Mercian? C'mon, look at it, it's well nice.

Anyone know how they get this paint effect the Wilson has?

these are on ebay

4 month old sale, not unreasonable.

That Wilson sold anyway. Still interested in paint effect if anyone has any knowledge?

Is the mercian still available please?

It's been suggested that the paint may be some kind of soot lacquered over!?

I swear I have seen it in blue on some Japanese bikes.
Though can't find the picture.

To not derail the sale thread and to conclude with an answer, would take this here.

Good call, cheers

Hey there, apologies I missed your post. But yes, it's still available.