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As mentioned, the renovation was done a couple of years ago, prices at Mercian have gone up since it was done. I would have a look at their website, you can get it done cheaper, but defiantly not better. Check out the Mario Vaz thread. I've heard good thing about his renos.
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Price drop £450
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Yeah, it is a real beauty! The dimensions are not that crazy though, just a little longer on the reach, which can be compensated with a shorter stem.
Pop by the studio PQR, i can take some photos for a "small" fee ;)
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Was refurbished at Mercian, fortunately before their prices went through the roof.
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Or someone like me, short legs and a long body ;)
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Forgot to add. Rear spacing is 115mm and front is 100mm.
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Hey Everyone
I'm very very reluctantly selling my Mercian Track frame. I've had this hanging on my wall for a while now and I know that I'm just not going to build it up, so it really deserves a new home.
As mentioned the frame is from 1957 (frame number 6457). Its had a respray a couple of years ago and has been built up once.
The paint job is stunning! Its main colour is an aquamarine flamboyant, offset with very light green head tube and seat tube rings, lugs are lined in gold with period transfers.
The frame has no dings or dents, there are a couple of tiny chips to the paint work but they have been filled in. The frame does have marks from where the wheels have been put on. but that's about it. You will not be dissapointed with the condiition of this frame, it really is a beauty! Proper collectors piece.
The dimensions are as follows:
ST: 53cm ctc
TT: 57cm ctc
English thread BB
1" threaded English steererAsking for £500.
Cash on collection. Can be collected from my studio in Archway or at home in Camden. Will post nationwide for cost.
Also, if you want to have a look before you buy, PM me.
Dibs and PM please. Forum donation will also be made from the sale.
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Defo the monkey! Add a couple of zeros to that and maybe we have a deal.
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I know its off topic, but i have a Mercian frame pretty much just like that(1957), in pearlescent aquamarine in mint condition. Any one got an idea what it might be worth, was thinking of flogging it.
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I think you would be a mug to start hacking of the braze-ons, it an absolutely beautiful frame. Convert it to a SS if you want, but you may change your mind later. Also, just leave the paint as is, if not, have it repainted properly (check out the Mario Vaz thread) hes cheap and very good.
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Mmmmmgoobbbbeeeennn... (i just messed my pants up)
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What about some crosstop levers and then you can have drops as well.
Meh...
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yep, Cinelli Crits
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Like I said. Apart from the dos and don'ts of building up a Mercian, for your own comfort you should fit risers. There's no point in having drops with short levers - it's too cramped.
And also there are different styles of drop bars. Also some can be quite narrow.Fair point, but having ridden it over the last few day, it feels really comfortable. And looks great to boot. :)
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Oh, and pretty much the same size as frogs.
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Just got a set of these and they are great. Nice and bright, and rechargeable from USB computer input.
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??!! What about when you're climbing or needing to use the bike in anger?
Why do you think every other road bike has hoods?
I understand that, but considering ill be only using it in and around london as my commute bike, i dont think there will be to many day where ill use it in anger or climbing hills. Riding on hoods in London traffic can be knuckle scrapping....
Again, just personal preference.
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Needs risers then.
And some deep v's and Oury grips?
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No drop brakes?
Nope, a pair of Paul E levers, im sure ill get loads of shit for it on here, but personal preference...
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The Mercian, pretty much finished. Campag C Record group set, minus the brakes which are Chrous. 1980 frame.
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Try the guys at Lunar Cycles in Kentish Town(Sam or Adam) really nice guys, just had a set of wheels built by them, and pretty sure they can do it.
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Anyone got any out there, dont need to be perfect.
PM me if you do.
Cheers
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