Collection tomorrow of my first Mercian, Cant wait!!!
- Thread starter negaultra7
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negaultra7 that is a lovely Mercian 
lucky man.
Would like to hear more of your views on how it rides, especially compared to your other machines.
Enjoy it as I'm sure you will.
I agree with the above comment as well, that it doesn't matter whether your young or old, a new bike always has that magic feeling.
Jamie
lucky man.Would like to hear more of your views on how it rides, especially compared to your other machines.
Enjoy it as I'm sure you will.
I agree with the above comment as well, that it doesn't matter whether your young or old, a new bike always has that magic feeling.
Jamie
Great looking machine Neil.
quote from my Raleigh Owners handbook c1972 which came with may first bike a Raleigh Rebel...
"Few things in life equal the thrill of owning a brand new bike..."
How true. Lovely bit of copywriting too.
quote from my Raleigh Owners handbook c1972 which came with may first bike a Raleigh Rebel...
"Few things in life equal the thrill of owning a brand new bike..."
How true. Lovely bit of copywriting too.
Matt_wood55
Senior Retro Guru
Nice bike mate. I have two Mercians, and if I stop anywhere where other cyclists are around they always acknowledge them. The obviously have a reputation that preceeds them. Have you found the same yet!!
Matt
Matt
negaultra7
The Number Of The Beast
Jamiedyer":3vpqbloj said:negaultra7 that is a lovely Mercian
Would like to hear more of your views on how it rides, especially compared to your other machines.
Enjoy it as I'm sure you will.
I agree with the above comment as well, that it doesn't matter whether your young or old, a new bike always has that magic feeling.
Jamie
Ive been out twice now and both times the bike has rode perfectly, I have to say its taking some getting used to using the gear changers on the downtube as ive been using sti shifters.
the bike feels lightweight responsive and is very fast, and very comfortable to ride.
im loving the bike but I may put some sti gear shifters on, ill see how it goes
Neil
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I would personally keep the downtube shifters
Once your used to them they are really easy and intuative, but I suppose its what you prefer as its your lovely machine. Variety is the spice of life and all that
I have STi's on my Merckx and my tourers, currently my Long Haul Trucker has DA downtube shifters, both work great. I grew up with downtube shifters so do like them. Maybe just give them a while for you to get used to where you are with them.
Jamie
I would personally keep the downtube shifters Once your used to them they are really easy and intuative, but I suppose its what you prefer as its your lovely machine. Variety is the spice of life and all that
I have STi's on my Merckx and my tourers, currently my Long Haul Trucker has DA downtube shifters, both work great. I grew up with downtube shifters so do like them. Maybe just give them a while for you to get used to where you are with them.
Jamie
negaultra7
The Number Of The Beast
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Some more pictures of my Mercian now i've converted it to STI's, i've installed Shimano Sora shifters front and rear mech, also fitted Cinelli Campione Du Monde handlebars, and finished off with some Cinelli cork handlebar tape which is so comfy.
i love this bike so much, its a dream to ride......
Some more pictures of my Mercian now i've converted it to STI's, i've installed Shimano Sora shifters front and rear mech, also fitted Cinelli Campione Du Monde handlebars, and finished off with some Cinelli cork handlebar tape which is so comfy.
i love this bike so much, its a dream to ride......
negaultra7
The Number Of The Beast
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Im thinking of selling my Mercian, would anybody be interested? Frame size 59cm
Im open to sensible offers
Neil
Im thinking of selling my Mercian, would anybody be interested? Frame size 59cm
Im open to sensible offers
Neil
