I've posted this on here before, but one more final shot (and it's also up on ebay...).
This is a beautiful example of a Mercian King of Mercia touring bike with a full Vincitore Special lug set. This was custom made in 1992 and re-finished by Mercian in the early 00's. I bought it 4 years ago from the original owner after falling in love with it. I've spent a few hundred pounds getting everything just as I wanted it. I do love it, but have barely ridden it in about two years and unfortunately am forced to sell it.
The centre to centre frame measurements are 59cm for both the top and seat tubes. Angles are 73deg both head and seat. Chainstays are 435mm and clearances are generous. There is ample clearance for 32mm tyres and mudguards. There are full braze ons for racks, a front lamp and mudguards.
It has been well cared for its whole life and has just had a full professional re-build. Frame stripped and rust treatment applied. New cables, chain and freewheel, all bearings cleaned and greased, everything checked and perfectly adjusted. This bike rides beautifully.
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Mercian frame and fork
hubs campagnolo record cup + cone, fully serviced
rims mavic MA2
spokes DT
8spd 12 28 freewheel new
sram pc 870 chain new
tyres conti ultra 700x28
cranks campagnolo racing triple 48-42-32
no pedals
camp 8 spd chorus ergolevers
campag 8 spd rear derailleur
camp cantilever brakes - rare, brilliantly functional and gorgeous
headset velo orange new
stem nitto technomic 120mm
bars nitto randonneur 46cm with shellaced cotton tape over cork
front derailleur camp 8spd
seatpost sakae camp copy
saddle brooks professional with trimmed skirt
mudguards gilles berthoud stainless with leather front mudflap
all genuine campag cables brand new
£800 collect from nr. Hemel, Herts. + £30 shipped in the UK (not highlands or islands)
