Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
Originally Posted by
Mark Beaver
One of my Mercians. This one is a 1961, a Vincitore/Vigorelli road/path frame, which I bought from Hilary Stone in England some fifteen years ago with paint in sad condition necessitating a respray, which was done by Chris Dekerf in Vancouver. It’s rare to find a big bike in my size, built in my birth year, so I kinda had to buy it.
I spent a couple of years accumulating suitably vintage components for it. The rear hub is a 1956 Sturmey-Archer AW, with a similar vintage Sturmey-Archer steel front hub. It’s got GB bars and stem, Mafac Dural Forge brakes, and a T.A chainset. It’s a lot of fun to ride, always loved the AW hubs.
Great build and stunning color, Mark.
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2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport