Mercian (Professional?) - 1968
Posted: Wednesday 19th August 2020
| 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 |
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Posted: Wednesday 19th August 2020
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