Originally Posted by
cracker7213
I just started building this bike. Does any one know why it says, "Prix de Cannes" on the top tube. I thought it is specific to this bike, but I read somewhere else that another Mercier had that on the top tube.
I has a "crown" with Mercier engraved below it. This is located on the fork crown.
Vitus Rear Drop outs, Serial number is on the bottom of the BB, I don't have it on hand though.
Just interested in what model it is and maybe what year? Also it was built with Columbus Tubing.
Thanks!

translated - prize of cannes (a posh town in france)
I had a 'le velo de mercier' like this once, and I think it was made in around 1990 but made to look retro. My laptop battrie is about to run out, il be back