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The visceral I read via the missus FB link regarding the involvement of any person riding a bicycle IN A RTC beggars belief. People seemed to of forgotten their acts and omissions have consequences especially when their are driving a motor vehicle of any type. A couple of weeks back a morning...

Pen and paper anyone.

Vernon's oak Sudbury Derbyshire. Thought to be at least 1,000 years old

Will post dimensions later today

This is the version I remember..

Has been treated to prevent wood worm .

Apart from the Jewel this was Carltons finest frame . Refurbished by Mercians a few years ago and rebuild by myself. 22.5 inches c/t. Headset included. Rear drop out was reset by a pervious owner . All original Chrome . Doubt you will find a better one . £350.00, no offers please. As a...

Early Fw Evans frame and forks Named as the Derby flyer . None period Fw Evans decals fitted. Re refurbishment by mercians Chater le lugs and drop outs. Thought to be pre war . Clip type head set included. Chain set by Strong light .£140 . SHIPPING AT COST.

Sadly it is way to small for me . It's been hanging on the wall in our spare room for 5 years . I just love the bi laminate lugs.

More pictures.

Claud Butler. New All Rounder/Avant Coureur. Circa 1951 . I wasn't sure which at the time as I was still learning about classic bicycles from this period . Full refurbishment by Mercians . Chrome work carried out by Derby Chrome plating , Abbey street . Said to be one of the best in the...

More to come . Lovely early 1950's Claud Butler . Coming soon . Stunning refurbishment by Mercian some 15 years ago or more. This was my first major project Chrome work ,the lot . Picture following Mercians lovely work .

******NOW SOLD ***** Large Mercain frame and forks 24. 5 inches.[63cm] c/t Circa 1975 . Rear drop out 130mm Powder coated in blue. Decals fitted Headset included. New square taper b/ b . Bottle cage x1 Requires nut fitting brakes Braze on fitted for bar end shifters. [Cable guides] on...

******SOLD****** Raleigh Randonneur frame and forks 23.5 inches. 531 St tubing. Shimano headset. Triple square taper b/b . Respray by Bob Jacksons 2019 just before they closed. Colour is Plum finish . Has a few marks , correct decals fitted No dints etc .£45 . Shipping at cost . EVRI...