The Finished Bike

 

 Final rebuild of a 1981 Mercian, with Campag Super record and Chorus.  Not original bits but was built to be used on the Road.










Build parts:

Grand Bois bars 44cm
Campagnolo Super Record Brake levers and Hoods, 1982
Campagnolo Super Record Gear levers ( NOS)
Campagnolo Chorus Headset, 1995
Campagnolo Triple Chainset, 1985 ( added 24 tooth Granny)
Campagnolo Super Record pedals, and Clips
Campagnolo Chorus Front Mech 1995
Campagnolo Super Record PAT 1978 Rear Mech
Shimano 105SC Calipers ( NOS)
Hand Built wheels, open Pro on 105
SR stem, 1984
SR Laprade Seat post, 1984
Blackburn (Modern) Pump
Brooks tape
Brooks Swift Saddle

 

Mercian Campionissimo 1981 Rebuild

 Picture of the Frame and Forks before the renovation and rebuild. The frame is dated early January 1981 and suspect this was one of the last 1970's type model before the change in the Campionissimo model in 1981.  Made from Reynolds double butted 531 steel, and would have been an entry level model.

The Mercian Campionissimo spec sheet  is courtesy of the Mercian website.

The pictures below are of the renovated Frame and forks having been in to Bob Jacksons in Leeds.  The work entailed: Respray in metalic Ameranco, Lugs lined in white, down tube gear bosses, Re-space rear drops to 130mm ( needed new Seat and Chain brides) and new bottom bracket tunnel for front mech.  Not cheap but worth it!

I'll add the parts over the next few months, some campag super record ( as period as possible) and SR stem and seat post (early 1980's period), to create a lovely working vintage bike.