Vintage Mercian
03-02-20 | 09:20 AM
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Vintage Mercian
I am just posting this to increase my posts to 10 so I can hopefully communicate with members who have messaged me back on an earlier post.
What set of wheels and cassette would you put on a 1990's Mercian Professional Reynolds 653?
What set of wheels and cassette would you put on a 1990's Mercian Professional Reynolds 653?
03-02-20 | 09:57 AM
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FYI you don't need to make entire new threads to raise your post count, you just need to make comments. Anyway you have 11 now and you should be able to send private messages and post photos.
03-02-20 | 11:50 AM
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Karl,
More than likely, the 90s Pro will be setup for a 700c wheel. The question will be the spacing between the rear dropouts. Measure that and purchase accordingly. If it is not a track bike and has a derailleur hanger it will more than likely take an eight or nine speed or perhaps newer. My 70s and 80s bikes are happier with five trough seven speed hubs. As to make of groups, that is a personal choice and could be like dropping a match in a container of gasoline.
More than likely, the 90s Pro will be setup for a 700c wheel. The question will be the spacing between the rear dropouts. Measure that and purchase accordingly. If it is not a track bike and has a derailleur hanger it will more than likely take an eight or nine speed or perhaps newer. My 70s and 80s bikes are happier with five trough seven speed hubs. As to make of groups, that is a personal choice and could be like dropping a match in a container of gasoline.
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03-02-20 | 01:01 PM
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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
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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
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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
03-08-20 | 06:36 PM
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Thanks, I was finding it a bit difficult to navigate my way around messaging. I'll post some photos when the bike is on wheels which might take a couple of weeks (ebay delivery etc).
03-08-20 | 06:40 PM
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Karl,
More than likely, the 90s Pro will be setup for a 700c wheel. The question will be the spacing between the rear dropouts. Measure that and purchase accordingly. If it is not a track bike and has a derailleur hanger it will more than likely take an eight or nine speed or perhaps newer. My 70s and 80s bikes are happier with five trough seven speed hubs. As to make of groups, that is a personal choice and could be like dropping a match in a container of gasoline.
More than likely, the 90s Pro will be setup for a 700c wheel. The question will be the spacing between the rear dropouts. Measure that and purchase accordingly. If it is not a track bike and has a derailleur hanger it will more than likely take an eight or nine speed or perhaps newer. My 70s and 80s bikes are happier with five trough seven speed hubs. As to make of groups, that is a personal choice and could be like dropping a match in a container of gasoline.
