Spearhead
[QUOTE=Steve Bauserman;21348926]Karl,
Most often the spear point lugs are associated with the Vincitore. Since Mercian bikes are bespoke the forks can be whatever the purchaser specifies. Below is a photo of my 1982 Vincitore. If you look carefully at the top tube lug lining you can just see the spear points. Also the head tube logs are more ornate. Mine is built with 531. The fork crown is sloped, but lugged.
Thats a beautiful bike, probably the nicest Mercian I've seen.
The spear points on the bottom of the seat post and downtube on the bike I'm looking at are not like yours. They are not as ornate, and probably a couple of inches long. From your message I'd say it's a Mercian Professional. When I have enough posts I'll put some pics up. Thanks for the message and info.