Mercian Professional UDi2

[topcat1]

Mercian professional 853 frame
Chris King hubs on Mavic open pro's
Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset (internal) +dura ace compact chainset
Thomson seatpost
Ritchey handlebars
Chris King 1" headset with stem shim
Easton EA90 stem was 80m but changed to white 100m
Selle Italia max SLR saddle
Gropes and fi'zik bar tape (gropes for the Dr Martin look)
Continental GP4000S tyres
Shimano XTR spds
I had the wheels built 2 years ago by the Bromley Bike Co then realised i didn't have a frame worthy of the wheels.
I've always lusted after a classic frame and on my 49th birthday the search began and ended with me placing an order for a Mercian frame with internal cable routing, phone calls and emails where exchanged a deposit was sent along with a promise to have it sent for my 50th birthday.

Ultegra Di2 was released and bought (xmas 2011 was a socks and buff fess)

A day before my birthday the frame was inthepost
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62382682@N07/sets/72157632318825045/
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[fossyant]

Looking good.

 

[dan_bo]

I'd like to show my appreciation in the usual manner, but the file's too big. hum.

Otherwise, it's allwhite innit!

 

[ianrauk]

I have seen this bike close up and it is indeed nice.. very nice infact.

 

[Psyclist]

Very nice. I have a Mercian Strada Speciale from the 70's/80's which I'm restoring. Will post pics when it's done.

 

[uphillstruggler]

that really is a good looking machine, simplicity itself

 

[BDK]

Would like to see it with those DA wheels on that are still in the box,thin tubes and deep rims=awesome.

 

[mark st1]

Cracking looking bike (ur never 50 are you) !

 

[Mista Preston]

Nice one Dave......dont leave the forks in the sun on this one !

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Contrary to the rapha jacket it appears you do have taste, very nice bike Dave.

 

[Cycleops]

that really is a good looking machine, simplicity itself

With Shimano Di2?!!!

 

[fossala]

Nice frame, but the everything looks out of place.

 

[uphillstruggler]

With Shimano Di2?!!!

steel tubes, no aero type stuff. classic in looks

 

[avsd]

Nice clean and classy bike. Enjoy

 

[just jim]

A pleasing mix of classic and contemporary I say.

Must have cost ya!