1966 Mercian Superlight

[Ralph_the_Rohan]

I know some people have been following my progress as I sought to get my 1966 Mercian Superlight back on the road after it looked as if it had been left underwater for fifty years.

My progress in attempting to clean up and use as many of the original parts as possible is chronicled here….

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=362285

I have now finished the build-up and the Spec Sheet and some pictures can be seen below.

Frame: 1966 Mercian Superlight - Reynolds 531 - Frame No. 666

Fork: Mercian Superlight

Headset: T.D.C. Italia
Stem: GB Norma
Handlebar: GB Ventoux
Bar Tape: Cotton

Brake Levers/Brifters: Weinmann Red Dot
Brake Calipers: Weinmann 500 Side Pull
Brake Pads: Weinmann
Brake Cables: Unknown Brand inners – Raleigh Ribbed Outers

Shifters: Benelux 60
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Benelux 60
Derailleur Cables: Benelux
Freewheel: Regina Sport Corse – 5 Speed (15, 18, 20, 23 and 25)
Chain: KMC
Cranks: Stronglight 49D (Depose)
Chainring: Stronglight 52 and 46 Teeth
Bottom Bracket: Stronglight
Pedals: Lyotard Marcel Berthet model 23 - GB Professional stainless steel Toe-clips – White Leather Straps (Unknown Brand)

Rims: Front – 32 Hole Fiamme - Rear – 40 Hole Fiamme
Hubs: Large Flange Campagnolo Record
Hub Skewers: Campagnolo Record – Straight Arms
Nipples: Unknown
Spokes: Unknown
Tubs: Vittoria Competition Rally
Tubes: N/A

Saddle: Brooks B17 Champion Narrow
Seatpost: Unknown Brand – 27.2mm – Brooks Seatpost Clamp
Seatpost Binder: Mercian

Bottle Cage: N/A
Extras: Adie Bell, St Christopher Medallion.

Weight: Unknown

 

[Ralph_the_Rohan]

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A few more pics....

 

[NeilM]

Re:

That's so cool.

Spooky frame number though. :twisted:

 

[xxnick1975]

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Now that's a proper retrobike! Get in

 

[Jamiedyer]

Looking very smart and purposeful indeed.
This lovely machine just seems to get look better each time I see it. You've done a great job and it's nice to see it being refurbed rather than restored with a paintjob and new everything. Some machines look lovely with that but this wears its age very well.

Jamie