Rapha Continental Builders: Mercian

Mercian Cycles began in Derby in 1946 and are still building bespoke lightweight steel frames, by hand, using traditional frame-building methods with one craftsman building each frame from start to finish.

[@Funkstarfish]

wonderful artistry, I just found a 1970 Superlight in Legnano green, a stunning frame...can;t wait to outfit it in its former glory with campy nuovo record.

[@andye5851]

Lads getting new bikes in the same color, so their wives wouldn't know gave me a laugh.

[@robertp.wainman4094]

Always remember admiring the beautifully finished Mercian's when for many years they had their stand at the York Rally.

[@andywithers592]

Had a Mercian since I was 16. (Now 41). Mercian have resprayed it a few time. Lovely frame. For long distance or winter riding, I take the Mercian. The carbon stays hanging up for racing. Great little vid.

[@scrimperuk]

Quality cycles and nice to see something made in the UK.

[@YoIAmMegatron]

That head tube lugs a beauty

[@Tracywithafacey]

Fantastic video. Love the old school nature of it, none of this fancy carbon shit.

[@MrCandyman64]

great stuff

[@maultx]

magnificent

[@triman500]

They closed for a short while, but have been saved by four new owners. Good luck to them.

[@regentstreettv]

Fantastic watch - such great information.

[@darioarellano753]

OLD IS COOL !!! Amazing frames,

[@22triggy]

beautiful work

[@adamjwhite50]

might go visit there factory i live in derby :)

[@peterkompter2417]

not much style for Rapha, sad