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Old 07-31-22 | 02:37 PM
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BillRS22
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From: Chicago Area

Bikes: Waterford RS22 (2004), PEUGEOT PKN10 (1981), Raleigh Gran Sport (1976), Mercian 1974

Mercian Pro 1974

This is a 1974 Mercian Pro that I rebuilt with Campy components earlier this summer. I bought the bike in 1975 and originally
built it up with DuraAce components. In the 90’s it sported a Campy Veloce 3x7 drivetrain. The bike was pretty much retired
in 2004, so this year I decided to rebuild with vintage Campy components. The bar and stem are Cinelli. The bottom bracket is Phil Wood, and the headset is Stronglight A9 Delta(?) , both probably installed around 1985. Maybe next year I will install a
vintage Campy BB and headset, and an older seatpost too. I am not trying to be perfectly correct with all components date matched, just setting the bike up with pre-index parts.

PS: Andy Stewart.

Andy, this bike was repainted by Cyclery North in Chicago maybe 1Q 1985. I think you posted some items regarding that shop.
Maybe this a frame you repainted? If so, you did a great job as the bike looks really good almost 40 years later.

this is my first attempt at pictures, so please be understanding if they don’t attach properly. Bill