[CR]For Sale: Early 70s Mercian

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From: <Ebbikes@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 17:47:53 EST
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]For Sale: Early 70s Mercian

This just in: Early 70s Mercian. Not ridden since top notch metallic blue repaint 15 years ago. Has Mercian decals but no panels or outlining. Full sloping Cinelli crown, wrapover seat stays, Phil hubs and BB, Sugino Mighty double crank, Campy NR derailleurs, Stronglight headset, Suntour bar-end shifters, Cinelli Old Logo bars and stem, SR seat post, Bikecology honey-colored leather top saddle, platform pedals, Rigida 13-19 rims 700c. No eyelets on frame for fenders, but clearance for them. Zefal HP painted to match. size 22 1/2" to top. $800.

Also, mint condition early 70s Alpine Cycles frame with new metallic blue paint also 15 years old. Not rebuilt since paint job. Frame made by some British Builder to spec for Alpine Cycles in D.C. Nice workmanship. Zefal HP painted to match. Campy 1010B dropouts with eyelets. Full braze-ons. Full sloping Cinelli crown. Nice long point lugs. Specialized Chrome headset. frame size 20" to top. $300

Will have pics tomorrow. Let me know if you are interested. Will be putting them on ebay eventually.

Cheers
Bob Freeman