Originally Posted by
Salamandrine
As others have said, Mercian frames are custom, so they can really have any combination of features. Also specs change somewhat over time. Most are sold as bare frames I think, so components aren't much of a clue.
However, I think most people start with a one of the basic models. The long spear point lugs on the BB does indicate Mercian Professional, but it sort of depends what you mean by spear point. If they are scrolly and decorative, it's a Vincitore.
Thanks for the message and the helpful info, the spear points are about 2/3 inches long from what I can see in the photos. They aren't scroll like the ones in Steve's photo. It was the fact that the fork looked like it was from one model while the frame looked like it was from another that threw me.
Either way it's a lovely looking bike. I used to go with my father to watch him race, he had a Colnago among other bikes, but it was always another riders Mercian that drew my attention, it'll be stuff of dreams if I manage to get the bike.