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Another from across the pond . Richard Moon . As far as I know he is no longer building frames

I had just been looking at the above frame .Stunning in a word .

A rare Andy Parker . This one past through my hands some years back . A Parker by rebalrid, on Flickr

Mercian 60th frame set. Mercian 60th anniversary frame set by rebalrid, on Flickr

Hetchins . Hetchins by rebalrid, on Flickr Bates . BAR Bates . B.A.R 1948 by rebalrid, on Flickr

A dying art , thats for sure . As some on this forum will know I have a soft spot for the ornate / Paris . Paris by rebalrid, on Flickr Carlton International . Carlton International.Circa 1953 by rebalrid, on Flickr

Rebuilding my winter ride at the moment. It's a Spa cycles titanium audax frame set with a mix of Campagnolo and Shimnano components. Campy Bar end shifters fitted , triple chain set for now . 9 speed cassette. Shimano brakes and levers . A bitzer really . Needs mudguards sorting before...

L you have mentioned Tissington and high peak trails are good rides .Tissington trail starts in ashbourne and meets the high peak at parsley hay junction. Also the Manifold trail is worth a visit . Start at Hartington. A little further a field is the Monsal trail which you have on your...

These are very well ran an used resources . Another shorted sighted money driven closure. Have use one of these a couple of weeks ago albeit for walking . Lots of mountain bikers having great time . Another loss to cycling if the closure goes ahead.

Trying times for all types of bicycles. New or used. Have been trying to move our Cannondale tandem . No market at all . Loads of tandems for sale on the bay and they are not selling. I reckon the glut of new bargains that flooded the market over the last year killed the used market. The...

The two words that sold a 1000 wreaks . Eroica Britannia.

This was a one off . To time consuming to be viable. Mercian Musette by rebalrid, on Flickr

Mercian always sold branded clothing, bottles, mugs, place mats, bonk bags/ musettes . Even calenders . Paul Smith designed some lovely retro wool tops . My missus even made them a few musettes. Mercian Musette by rebalrid, on Flickr

Preloved? You can buy all sorts of old junk .

Never use an old rubber , it's not going to end well .

You pays your money a takes your pick I guess.

Mercian 60th anniversary frame set by rebalrid, on Flickr

The last new Mercain frame I purchased was back in 2009 . I can't see me buying another one or any other make at this time.

Mate of mine who worked at a recycling yard for a short time . He came home with all sorts of bike items .Best was a park tools bike repair stand with hardly a mark on it.

Proof will be when frames are made again . No sign of any activity earlier this week when I passed the factory.