Mercier lightweight c1980 - that's all I know for sure...
rmfrance
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By way of an opening post (bear with me..) I'm intrigued to see whether anyone can shed any light on a Mercier which I bought a while back as a lightweight frame, Zeus BB, SR seat pin and San Marco (Mercier Sport-branded) saddle, like this:
[If the image doesn't display then I've screwed up..]
I've added some (I think) period-correct Campagnolo Record parts, so now it looks like this:
[Comment re. images as above..]
It still needs work but rides like a dream, but its history, type of tubing, etc., remain a mystery.
What I do know:
Vitus dropouts;
28mm seat tube; 26.4mm seat pin; top tube 26mm
Mercier 'crowned M' stamped logo above rear stays (which have no eyelets)
Bocama Super Leger Luxe 2 lugs
The figure 3 stamped on steerer tube + under BB shell (no S/N)
Chain stays have no seams inside
Hand-written on steerer tube is: LA Rand Jet(?) D - frame builder note, team ID? I've no idea.
If the pics display I'll post some showing details.
Thanks - I'll happily comment, if I can help, on any French road bikes (I'm based in France).
By way of an opening post (bear with me..) I'm intrigued to see whether anyone can shed any light on a Mercier which I bought a while back as a lightweight frame, Zeus BB, SR seat pin and San Marco (Mercier Sport-branded) saddle, like this:
I've added some (I think) period-correct Campagnolo Record parts, so now it looks like this:
It still needs work but rides like a dream, but its history, type of tubing, etc., remain a mystery.
What I do know:
Vitus dropouts;
28mm seat tube; 26.4mm seat pin; top tube 26mm
Mercier 'crowned M' stamped logo above rear stays (which have no eyelets)
Bocama Super Leger Luxe 2 lugs
The figure 3 stamped on steerer tube + under BB shell (no S/N)
Chain stays have no seams inside
Hand-written on steerer tube is: LA Rand Jet(?) D - frame builder note, team ID? I've no idea.
If the pics display I'll post some showing details.
Thanks - I'll happily comment, if I can help, on any French road bikes (I'm based in France).
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