Mercian 1955 Road and Path

[Ralph_the_Rohan]

I’ve always wanted a Flamboyant Green Mercian, especially a Road and Path, so when this frameset popped up on Ebay I snapped it up.

I’m not interested in restorations as I prefer a bike to show its history, so I’ve left its patination intact and kitted it out with kit that is roundabout period correct.

At the moment I have left the more modern Headset and Bottom Bracket it came supplied with in place, but these will be changed in due course.

Frame: 1955 Mercian Road and Path – Reynolds 531 - Frame No. 29355

Fork: Mercian

Headset: FT Bologna Extra Rolling Lagaleggera
Stem: GB Hiduminium
Handlebar: GB
Bar Tape: Cotton

Brake Levers/Brifters: GB Arret – GB Tan Superhood Covers
Brake Calipers: GB Sprite
Brake Pads: Clarks
Brake Cables: White Ribbed - Unknown Brand

Shifters: N/A
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: N/A
Derailleur Cables: N/A
Freewheel: Shimano SF-1200 18 Teeth
Chain: KMC B1 – 1/2” x 1/8”
Cranks: Stronglight 49D -170
Chainrings: Drilled 52 Teeth - TA
Bottom Bracket: FAG Sealed Cartridge
Pedals: Phillips Philite Race Pedals – GB Professional Toe-clips – Alfredo Binda Leather Toe-Straps

Rims: 36 Hole AVA
Hubs: BH Airlite
Hub Nuts: Classic Wingnuts
Nipples: Unknown
Spokes: Unknown
Tubs: Vittoria Competition Rally
Tubes: N/A

Saddle: Brooks Titanium Professional
Seatpost: 26.8mm Alloy – Unknown Brand
Seatpost Clamp: Brooks

Bottle Cage: N/A
Extras: GB Brake Caliper Cable Covers – Terrys Cable Clips

Weight: Unknown

 

[sunympholepsy]

Very nice!

 

[ferrus]

Love that (hate the valve caps)

 

[Ralph_the_Rohan]

Hi Ferrus,

Yeah, you're right I don't like them either! Not sure why I thought they would look ok!

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

That is a thing of beauty, I don't mind the valve caps