Huge MERCIAN mismatched parts
12-15-14, 10:54 AM
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Huge MERCIAN mismatched parts
MERCIAN wrong season, right bike
I was going under the assumption that all Merc's are well-built out of 531 or 631, and that despite the mismatch, the components are all still good-ish stuff, but while arranging for facilitation, I was notified that that price was way more off-base than I thought. It's my height, waiting on tt measurement. What is it really worth?
I was going under the assumption that all Merc's are well-built out of 531 or 631, and that despite the mismatch, the components are all still good-ish stuff, but while arranging for facilitation, I was notified that that price was way more off-base than I thought. It's my height, waiting on tt measurement. What is it really worth?
12-15-14, 11:15 AM
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If the seller can give you the serial number, Mercian may be able to tell you what tubes were used to build the frame. I'd offer $400 since the components are so rough and be happy at $450-ish if the tubing is somewhat decent. Any idea about the leather saddle the seller is offering?
12-15-14, 02:47 PM
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Hey, I posted this on the "are you looking for one of these" thread. Given that (1) this bike is huge, (2) it's winter, and (3) this person does not live in a very hip, bike-centric part of town, there isn't likely to be much other interest. So I think you can probably hold out for the price @jet sanchEz recommends.
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12-15-14, 04:54 PM
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question for the Mercian experts -
this frame looks to me like it might be an Olympic model but i am no Mercian expert. what say you?
this frame looks to me like it might be an Olympic model but i am no Mercian expert. what say you?
12-15-14, 06:02 PM
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He needs to take that bike to an NBA arena and place it outside the locker room.
12-16-14, 11:00 AM
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I sold my 66cm King of Mercia 2 years ago for $800. This Mercian looks to be a few cm's larger than mine. I think $450- $500 is fair due to it's condition.
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12-16-14, 10:37 PM
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He would be better off selling it with no seat at all. Oh boy that looks bad.
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