1978 Mercian Cycles

Bike photo
  • Serial: 26878-2
  • Manufacturer: Mercian Cycles
  • Name: Mercian
  • Year: 1978
  • Primary colors: Blue and White
  • Frame size: 54CM
  • Wheel diameter: 700 C
  • Frame Material: Steel

Distinguishing features

Vintage British bike made in Derby England. Paint scraped bare on top tube near headset, some corrosion on headtube. Original road racer converted to fixed gear

Drivetrain and brakes

  • Front Brake Lever Vintage style with white brake hood, purchased at Brixton Velodrome swap meet in 2006 105 1980 ()
  • Rear Brake Lever Vintage style with white brake hood, purchased at Brixton Velodrome swap meet in 2006 105 1980 ()
  • Front Brake Modolo Corsa ()
  • Crankset Original cranks ()
  • Chainrings 46 tooth Mighty Competition ()

Wheels

  • Front Hub 105 1990 ()
  • Front Rim Black square profile Wolber GR ()
  • Rear Rim Black square profile Wolber GR ()
  • Rear Hub Old style track hub Record ()
  • Rear Rim Gray square profile Open 4CD ()

Additional parts

  • Water Bottle Cage Silver Lightweight Tubular Cage ()
  • Stem Silver quill, hollow recessed bolt ()
  • Saddle Black with two silver ovals on rear sides ()