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The British ...umm Came...Mercian

Old 10-10-14, 10:31 PM
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The British ...umm Came...Mercian

Arrived in the mail today.

Started to put some parts on it and I discovered im in need of some parts..

Super Record Clamp on front derailleur
Brooks saddle
cinelli 1A 100mm stem 26.4
Rims, spokes tires.




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Very nice @jjhabbs. I think I have a 1a 100mm new logo stem I would donate to the build. PM me if interested. Brad.
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That's a very shiny seatpost!
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Nice.

Love the details on the lugs. Pretty headbadge to.

And being it's red, you just know its fast!
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Classy!

(Check the spider on the crankset for small cracks)
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Originally Posted by OldsCOOL
Classy!

(Check the spider on the crankset for small cracks)
It won`t matter very much. A bike like this may only get 100 miles on it. It`s to pretty to ride.
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Originally Posted by Steve Whitlatch
It won`t matter very much. A bike like this may only get 100 miles on it. It`s to pretty to ride.
Sorry to correct you Steve,, This bike will be ridden!
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Originally Posted by OldsCOOL
Classy!

(Check the spider on the crankset for small cracks)
Crank checked..All is well
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Love the color.
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Beautiful frame....slushy weather ahead.....maybe a set of Bluemels on the build list?
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Originally Posted by Velognome
Beautiful frame....slushy weather ahead.....maybe a set of Bluemels on the build list?
I don't think this bike will see any bad weather.
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Beautiful bike @jjhabbs ! - But for goodness sake, get some gumwalls on it!
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So classy, and the lug outlining is very fine.
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Great condition and a beautiful frame. The English are here.
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Originally Posted by auchencrow
Beautiful bike @jjhabbs ! - But for goodness sake, get some gumwalls on it!
I'm actually thinking about some Large Flange Campy hubs. silver concave rims and some 700x28 tires.. more comfort oriented..Yes skinwall sides.
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