Mercier identification help

[t47b]

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Well spotted on the wheels!

I imagine they were both the steel ones originally.

I have emailed her a few questions, one of them about the brake parts.

Thanks for your comments, really helpful, I will let you know what happens

 

[non-fixie]

Well, mine both came with aluminum wheels.

 

[t47b]

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I decided to give this one a miss.

I think the steel wheel is likely to be the original and would indicate a very low end model of Mercier, plus with the homemade drilled chain rings and brake levers, this would not end up as a cheap restoration, probably worthwhile if it was a higher quality model.

Thanks for all your help and knowledge

 

[non-fixie]

Well, if it doesn't ring your bell, then it's the right decision. You'd have to want it as a rider; as an investment it won't work.

 

[t47b]

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it wasn't to ride, I have ( I know it's sacrilege to say it but...) enough bikes to ride, it was something to do in between restoration jobs on my car

 

[non-fixie]

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it wasn't to ride, I have ( I know it's sacrilege to say it but...) enough bikes to ride, it was something to do in between restoration jobs on my car

Alright, you've got my attention. What car?

 

[Midlife]

Subaru Impreza?

Shaun

 

[t47b]

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Subaru Impreza?

Shaun

Almost

 

[non-fixie]

Ow, nice! That's an early one. A 250? The Mercier might have been faster, though. :mrgreen:

 

[t47b]

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It's a 1956 BMW Isetta 300, 4 wheel and I have just finished running it in since engine rebuild so now it is faster than my bike, just