Mercian identity and value #2
05-12-25 | 09:06 PM
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From: Carmichael, CA
This is a King of Mercia and another lovely example. Given its more typical dimensions but more subtle finish than the Vincitore you shared, I expect the price range to be similar in the $1,200-1,500 range if you're willing to wait for the right buyer.
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-Gregory
05-13-25 | 12:03 AM
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Really nice classic frame in a mainstream size, great colour, high end Reynolds 853, and original paint in excellent condition. Again a somewhat curious build with some hidden value in the Dura Ace stem, King cage and recent Super Record calipers. Possibly a good buy for the frame and headset, with parts sold off to defer initial expense if they didn’t suit the new owner.
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05-13-25 | 09:18 PM
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From: Goose Creek, SC
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I have those same colors on my yet to be rehabbed “Professional”, though mine is matte finished.
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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
05-21-25 | 05:18 PM
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From: NE Indiana
Bikes: 2020 Masi Giramondo 700c; 2013 Lynskey Peloton; 1992 Giant Rincon; 1989 Dawes needs parts; 1985 Trek 660; 1985 Fuji Club; 1984 Schwinn Voyager; 1984 Miyata 612; 1977 Raleigh Competition GS
I had a 2009 Vincitore Special with spearpoint lugs that I had equipped with Campy Chorus with the Skeleton brake calipers, I bought it new when I was in England, and they sent it to me, it was a beautiful bike, but I sold it to a friend about 3 years later after only riding it twice, why did I sell it? It was so beautiful I didn't want to see it get scratched or be responsible for it getting scratched, I would have been mad! Now that I don't own it, I don't care what happens to it. I got what I paid for it, so it was all good, but I miss it. It was painted flamboyant gold, and the lugs were outlined with a deep purple flamboyant the guys at Mercian recommended instead of the standard black outline. I didn't buy the wheels from them because I had a set of brand new Torelli Master Series rims which I took to a bike shop, and they built up the wheels for the bike. I had a picture of it back then, but the phone didn't have cloud storage, and the phone broke so the pics all went bye bye. It was an impulse buy too something I don't usually do.
