Miss Mercian on UK ebay – UK only!

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Hi folks.

Thanks for the goodwill. It is from 1992 and has a 27.2 seat post and 47-57 brake drop, in case you wondered. I got the original order sheet from Mercian (but it costs £10).

Unfortunately, my story was a bit less happy when I got the bike home and investigated further.

The person who had previously owned the bike (not the seller) had put in an undersized seatpost which, after clamping tight, had broken the seat lug and damaged the seat tube, only visible internally The seller was great about it and gave me a significant contribution, which eased the pain.

So instead of merely replacing the parts and cleaning it up, I have had to go for a complete refurb, inc. new seat lug and seat tube, drill fork for A/K brakes, new brake bridge, another set of bottle bosses under down tube, paint (mid Brunswick Green), lug lining in white and transfers.

It isn't going to be cheap, but it is going to be beautiful and as new when finished. I am going for Campag, rack and 'guards. Keeping the drops for now.

My other half will be very happy since it is her birthday present and also her first road bike.

Will try and remember to post pics when it's done after Christmas. Dontcha just love projects?

Happy riding!