1971 Mercian Restoration
By kirke on 04/06/2010.
Bike tags: Road bike | 1971 | British racing green | Brooks | campagnolo |





Mercian - Reynolds 531 - 60cm - 1971
Cinelli Giro d'Italia 64-40 - Cinelli 1A 130mm
Mercian - Reynolds 531 - Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Campagnolo Nuovo Record 36-hole high flange - Super Champion Mod. 58 - Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x27mm
Campagnolo Nuovo Record 36-hole high flange - Super Champion Mod. 58 - Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x27mm
Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Brooks B-17 Special - Campagnolo Record
Campagnolo Record - KMC
Campagnolo Record - Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Weinmann Vainqueur 999
Suntour New Winner 13-23 5-speed freewheel - Honjo 43mm fluted fenders

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Mercian - Reynolds 531 - 60cm - 1971
Cinelli Giro d'Italia 64-40 - Cinelli 1A 130mm
Mercian - Reynolds 531 - Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Campagnolo Nuovo Record 36-hole high flange - Super Champion Mod. 58 - Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x27mm
Campagnolo Nuovo Record 36-hole high flange - Super Champion Mod. 58 - Challenge Paris-Roubaix 700x27mm
Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Brooks B-17 Special - Campagnolo Record
Campagnolo Record - KMC
Campagnolo Record - Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Weinmann Vainqueur 999
Suntour New Winner 13-23 5-speed freewheel - Honjo 43mm fluted fenders
Not positive of the model, but most likely a King of Mercia or Olympic. Frame was repaired and repainted by Mercian in winter 2009-1010. Mostly a period-correct build, with part being collected off eBay over a year or so. My first restoration. Not only is it beautiful, but this frame is one of the best riding bikes I have ever had.