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I'll take the straps too if they become available!
Dibs.

Dibs both sets of MKS clips — if you're willing to post?

Interested in pedals if you're willing to post.

Pre-dibbs.

Undibbles.

Dibs pedals if posting's possible.

Any info on the levers??

DIBBS for now!

Are you able to post the pedals?

Dibs Pedals

PM'd.

Dibs on that Eclat lever.

and after.

Loving the Peugeot. What are those tyres? Schwalbe?

9. Famous VP non sealed track pedal, metal clip and leather strap. Brand NEW!

Are they black edged? What model are they exactly?

Diameter of the bars (at clamp) please?

Pics of the stem/handlebar?

The frame is staying as is for now, but I do want to run a fixed/ss hub.

I know some of you wont like that, but that's how I want to ride the bike.

Right chaps — could do with a bit of advice. I've been reading and reading and then reading some more about converting to fixed and I'm getting there, but I still feel a little in the dark.

I'm after all the components, apart from a headset to get this thing on the road. After reading up about chainline, it seems 42mm is the magic length I should be shooting for. Whilst getting a 130mm rear hub to match the frame would be preferable am I right in thinking I can space out a 120mm if the axel is long enough?

I have no idea which bottom bracket/crank/ring combo to go for in order to (a) fit the frame, (b) achieve the desired chainline and (c) be as cheap as possible without being shit.

I've got a really small budget, about 250 squids ( maybe slightly more) to buy everything for the bike.

Appreciate any help.

Right decision. Please don't powercoat it whatever happens! You'd be better off keeping the current paintwork and not worrying about chipping it.

I think he said it was the perfect size, unless I misread.

If you do manage to run to a fancy paint job (well worth it and given how much you've saved in buying it I'd seriously consider it) wrap it in helicopter tape afterwards. Virtually invisible and stops scratches.

I wish I'd known this before I started getting my nice expensive respray chipped :(

Any reason why you wouldn't powder coat? Is it because it's difficult to remove? Loss of definition in the lugs?
I recently got a ladies bike coated and the finish was brilliant, and as strong as an ox.

Thanks for the info everyone.

It's a beautiful frame, and I feel lucky as hell for finding it.
I just can't let it go. I'm unlikely to get such a good frame so cheap ever again, especially one that's the perfect size.

I've decided I'm gonna convert it to a fixed/ss and (sorry purists) remove all the braze ons but keep the hanger. I've got a mate who knows his metal so it'll be done well and hopefully should leave no trace.

I'm not likely to sell the bike for many many years (if ever) so it's a perfect opportunity to make it mine and give it a new lease of life. Thinking about a nice shade of grey for the frame, though I'm not sure my budget can stretch to a Mercian paint job.

I'm now on the look out for parts to bring this thing alive!

Cheers for the input guys.

Hi Mercian frame fetch a good price on eBay. IMHO they are one of the best frames. If it was mine I would keep the braze on, on the frame and send it or take it to Mercian to be repainted they do a fantastic job.

Any idea on price for a paint job by Mercian? Initially I was just thinking about a powdercoat job.

So is it your size too? Bit of a find if you fit it!

Amazingly it's pretty much spot on for me!

Ced

Hi there,

I've recently been restoring an old Raleigh loop framed 3 speed for my girlfriend. While out sourcing parts I came across a lovely Mercian frame underneath a pile of bikes in a local junk shop.

I picked it up dirt cheap, thinking it might make a nice SS or fixed bike. I don't know how old it is, my guess is 1984 based on the serial number on the bottom bracket (18984). The paint's not in great shape, it's been roughly touched up all over (weyoo) but to be fair it only looks to be cosmetic. Based on the research I've done, the clover lugs suggest it's a Strada Speciale. I'm wondering if anyone knows any more about the frame?

Would it make a nice fixed gear bike, or would I be doing it an injustice? This will be my first fixed project and ideally I'd like to remove the braze ons and boses, but I don't want to ruin the frame if it's something really special.

Any ideas what it might be worth if I decide to just sell it on?

Cheers guys
Cedric

Awesome thread.

Might post some pics of my missus recently RALed Raleigh.
5012 Blue is fantastic!

Think I'll be getting involved with this come pay day. Wheels look superb.

Bloody lovely stuff!