Ralph_the_Rohan
Retro Guru
I know some people have been following my progress as I sought to get my 1966 Mercian Superlight back on the road after it looked as if it had been left underwater for fifty years.
My progress in attempting to clean up and use as many of the original parts as possible is chronicled here….
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=362285
I have now finished the build-up and the Spec Sheet and some pictures can be seen below.
Frame: 1966 Mercian Superlight - Reynolds 531 - Frame No. 666
Fork: Mercian Superlight
Headset: T.D.C. Italia
Stem: GB Norma
Handlebar: GB Ventoux
Bar Tape: Cotton
Brake Levers/Brifters: Weinmann Red Dot
Brake Calipers: Weinmann 500 Side Pull
Brake Pads: Weinmann
Brake Cables: Unknown Brand inners – Raleigh Ribbed Outers
Shifters: Benelux 60
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Benelux 60
Derailleur Cables: Benelux
Freewheel: Regina Sport Corse – 5 Speed (15, 18, 20, 23 and 25)
Chain: KMC
Cranks: Stronglight 49D (Depose)
Chainring: Stronglight 52 and 46 Teeth
Bottom Bracket: Stronglight
Pedals: Lyotard Marcel Berthet model 23 - GB Professional stainless steel Toe-clips – White Leather Straps (Unknown Brand)
Rims: Front – 32 Hole Fiamme - Rear – 40 Hole Fiamme
Hubs: Large Flange Campagnolo Record
Hub Skewers: Campagnolo Record – Straight Arms
Nipples: Unknown
Spokes: Unknown
Tubs: Vittoria Competition Rally
Tubes: N/A
Saddle: Brooks B17 Champion Narrow
Seatpost: Unknown Brand – 27.2mm – Brooks Seatpost Clamp
Seatpost Binder: Mercian
Bottle Cage: N/A
Extras: Adie Bell, St Christopher Medallion.
Weight: Unknown
My progress in attempting to clean up and use as many of the original parts as possible is chronicled here….
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=362285
I have now finished the build-up and the Spec Sheet and some pictures can be seen below.
Frame: 1966 Mercian Superlight - Reynolds 531 - Frame No. 666
Fork: Mercian Superlight
Headset: T.D.C. Italia
Stem: GB Norma
Handlebar: GB Ventoux
Bar Tape: Cotton
Brake Levers/Brifters: Weinmann Red Dot
Brake Calipers: Weinmann 500 Side Pull
Brake Pads: Weinmann
Brake Cables: Unknown Brand inners – Raleigh Ribbed Outers
Shifters: Benelux 60
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Benelux 60
Derailleur Cables: Benelux
Freewheel: Regina Sport Corse – 5 Speed (15, 18, 20, 23 and 25)
Chain: KMC
Cranks: Stronglight 49D (Depose)
Chainring: Stronglight 52 and 46 Teeth
Bottom Bracket: Stronglight
Pedals: Lyotard Marcel Berthet model 23 - GB Professional stainless steel Toe-clips – White Leather Straps (Unknown Brand)
Rims: Front – 32 Hole Fiamme - Rear – 40 Hole Fiamme
Hubs: Large Flange Campagnolo Record
Hub Skewers: Campagnolo Record – Straight Arms
Nipples: Unknown
Spokes: Unknown
Tubs: Vittoria Competition Rally
Tubes: N/A
Saddle: Brooks B17 Champion Narrow
Seatpost: Unknown Brand – 27.2mm – Brooks Seatpost Clamp
Seatpost Binder: Mercian
Bottle Cage: N/A
Extras: Adie Bell, St Christopher Medallion.
Weight: Unknown