Mercian (Professional?) - 1968
Owned by: Martyn Parkes
| Frame |
1968 Mercian track, appears to be a
'Professional' model going by the frame dimensions, prugnat lugs, long
point reinforced bottom bracket shell etc. Frame No-68351, 1968 (1st
year of manufacture I believe for the 'Professional'). 23" seat tube;
The 23" frame/forks feature original chrome & graphics with
Campagnolo dropouts, wrapover seat cluster with allen head fastening
and a typical twin plate fork crown drilled with provision for a front
brake. 39" wheelbase, 16" chainstays, 11" bottom bracket height. |
| Wheels |
The 700c sprint wheels are ex-Tony Doyle
featuring Campag Record hubs, Mavic Argentino rims, chrome db spokes
tied & soldered, Schwalbe Stelvio dual compound tubs. Wheels
due to be replaced with period 'Nisi' rims and more suitable gearing is
also on the list of jobs. |
| Chainset | Stronglight 49D short 165mm track cranks, TA 59t
chainring,Campag b/b axle & cups, |
| Pedals | Lyotard Berthet platform pedals, Christophe
Special toe clips with Alfredo Binda straps |
| Gears | Single-speed fixed |
| Brakes | N/A |
| Stem/Bars | I believe the bars (alloy) are Bailey track drops
and the dropped extension (steel) is Reynolds 531 but make unknown |
| Saddle | Ideale
Competition TD90 saddle with duralumin alloy undercarriage and saddle
support |
| Extra details | Rides well,
ultra responsive and although not a concours example it is very
original |
 Stronglight 49D short 165mm
track cranks
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 Ideale Competition TD90 saddle
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 Mercian twin-plate fork crown
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 Long point reinforced bottom
bracket shell etc.
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