For Sale 1976 Sid Mottram (Mercian frame)

[chickendrumsticks]

It grieves me to say I have to sell this lovely old bike. It has proved to be too big for me sadly. I only bought it earlier this year from a forum member, at a very reasonable price - it was to be my dream bike. I've made a few changes to it since becoming the owner, but any number of upgrades won't make me any taller! I must say there's no profit element in my price - it simply reflects the original purchase price plus the cost of the changes I have made. There is a small ding on the top tube but it's hardly noticeable. Picture below.

I'd like £250 for it. And it's collect only - from Norfolk UK. Here's the spec:

1976 Sid Mottram road bike, number 21976, frame builder number 6 (George Bryan at Mercian). Size 57cm.

Headset - uhnknown
Stem - GB 120mm
Bars - 3ttt "Grand Prix" with Sid Mottram badge end caps.

Brakes - Mafac Racer centre pulls with Mafac half hood levers

Gears - Shimano 600 "Arabesque" front and rear derailleurs, and levers

Cassette - 5 speed 14t - 28t
Crankset - SR "Apex" 170mm, 49t + 28t
Pedals and toe-clips: Shomano 600 EX

Wheels - Maillard Atom SF QR, Maillard skewers, rims Mavic MA40 anodised grey, spokes DT s/s butted Swiss
tyres Schwalbe Delta Cruiser 700 x 28c

Seatpost - Shimano 600
Saddle - Brooks B17 Champion Narrow

Ding: at the left side of the "S"

Many more pics to come...watch this space.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

That's a lovely bike. A shame its too big

 

[chickendrumsticks]

It is. I could weep.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

It is. I could weep.

Don't do that mate, there will be others. I've got a lovely Woodrup frame the needs restoring. You could have for mates rates. I think its a 22.5"

 

[chickendrumsticks]

Thanks Rob. That's very kind. I should have said the Sid is also 22.5...
And I still have that old Revell awaiting restoration.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Thanks Rob. That's very kind. I should have said the Sid is also 22.5...
And I still have that old Revell awaiting restoration.

Bugger what is your ideal size?

 

[chickendrumsticks]

Bugger what is your ideal size?

The size of the Revell actually. That's 55cm or 21.5 in old money. I could ride the Sid but it would mean having the saddle right down and that looks wrong IMO. Also the 120mm stem is too long for me even if it's lowered too. So hence the sale.

Although I'm aware of the state of the marker at the moment so even £250 may be a little optimistic. For crying out loud - 250 for a well equipped bike with a frame by one of the most respected builders, is that asking too much?

Rant over.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

The size of the Revell actually. That's 55cm or 21.5 in old money. I could ride the Sid but it would mean having the saddle right down and that looks wrong IMO. Also the 120mm stem is too long for me even if it's lowered too. So hence the sale.

Although I'm aware of the state of the marker at the moment so even £250 may be a little optimistic. For crying out loud - 250 for a well equipped bike with a frame by one of the most respected builders, is that asking too much?

Rant over.

I've several GB stems 70ish to 100mm if that improves it for you. Cost of post.

 

[chickendrumsticks]

I've several GB stems 70ish to 100mm if that improves it for you. Cost of post.

Thanks again, but that won't solve the "lack of leg length" issue.