Quote Originally Posted by Veronica
I used to think I wanted a Calfee, but we're not a super light team and not likely to ever be so. Now I think I'd like a Mercian.
V.
Veronica, we have got to meet! I've given up on the lipstick because it won't stay on, but I did get a custom tandem instead of an engagement ring. Actually, no engagement ring, an inexpensive wedding ring, a tiny wedding and the right help from our friends and family at our wedding meant a custom tandem. Back in 1988 there weren't many choices and a custom tandem was the best of 3 options: 1) expensive Italian, 2) lightweight flexy fliers, or 3) custom. I can still remember testing riding a flexy flier and getting seasick and scared on the back because it swayed so much side to side! I got off and walked back to the shop.

Plus! I have a 1981 King of Mercia -- my precious vintage ride. That was the frame hubby hid in the attic at Xmas and gave me a giant box inside of which was buried a tiny box with a Campy seatpost bolt. Mercian just sent me their brochure. I'm just drooling over it. Miss Mercia is crying out to me. Don't know what I'd do with her, but she's just wonderful.