Description
The King of Mercia is Mercian’s all-rounder model, nimble and fast but practical with it. Prugnat lugs, full chrome double butted Reynolds 531 with parallel 72 degree head and seat tubes. High-spec period build with Chater Lea and Campagnolo running gear, Harden hubs, and then-brand-new Altenburger dual pivot brakes. Hammered Honjo mudguards complete the bling.
Frame specifications
Seat tube (ctc) : 55cm
Top tube (ctc) : 55cm
Tubeset : Reynolds 531
Country of origin : UK
Bottom bracket threading : British
Steerer/headset threading : British
Build specification
Crankset : Chater Lea 42T
Bottom bracket : Chater Lea
Rear derailleur : Campagnolo Gran Sport
Shifters : Cyclo
Brakes : Altenburger dual pivot
Brake levers : GB Superhood
Headset : TDC Continental Italia
Wheelset : Nisi Evian rims on Harden hubs (low flange front, drilled "bacon slicer" rear)
Tyres : Panaracer Pasela 27 x 1 1/8"
Bar tape : Newbaums cotton
Saddle : Brooks B17
Seatpost : Period alloy
Mudguards : Honjo
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