I think mercier became 'le velo de mercier' at some point in time.

So if you seach 'le velo de mercier' you might find your bike and more information. I like the chrome rear end and the chrome forks, and the columbus tubing is good stuff.

On the le velo de mercier I had the rear brake cable was routed inside the toptube of the frame. I think this route of cabling was popular after 1986 ish.

Your frame has what I guess is an early 80's rear brake cable route with the braze ons.

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