I’ve been very lucky being gifted this Mercier from an old friend of mine. I know little about it other than what I can see: Columbus steel, dura-ace brake levers, callipers, crankset and front derailleur. Rear derailleur is marked crane shimano. Jockey wheels have steel teeth which I think dates it to 1976ish, which fits in with what my friend told me. Headset is shimano 600 as are gear levers. Stem post is Phillipe, and seatpost is lapard. Rims are Mavic. Please see pics.
My friends dad ‘commissioned’ it from the shop in France, the name of which is on the chainstay, shop no longer exists. The serial number is M2978, it weighs, all-in 10kg (22lbs). I’m trying to work out if it is a particular Mercier model, or whether it is a one-off build using a Mercier frame. Could be a tour de monde or a Tour de France, would appreciate some help. I should mention, I’m going to lightly restore it: chain, tyres, cables and a relacing of the wheels. I’ve posted the same enquiry on Bike Forums
many thanks, Gerald
My friends dad ‘commissioned’ it from the shop in France, the name of which is on the chainstay, shop no longer exists. The serial number is M2978, it weighs, all-in 10kg (22lbs). I’m trying to work out if it is a particular Mercier model, or whether it is a one-off build using a Mercier frame. Could be a tour de monde or a Tour de France, would appreciate some help. I should mention, I’m going to lightly restore it: chain, tyres, cables and a relacing of the wheels. I’ve posted the same enquiry on Bike Forums
many thanks, Gerald
