This morning, I had to go to my doctor's office in Chelsea for a blood sample. Along the way, I saw this bike parked outside Radio City Music Hall:
Yes, it's a Mercian Vincitore. Check out the head lugs:
OK, so the pants band blocks the lower head lug. But what you see on the top lug is a fine example of Mercian's work.
The color is an indigo-ish purple. The seat tube and head panels are a kind of light beige, with a tint of yellow. The owner/rider, it seems, decided to highlight the yellow with the rims, pedals and handlebar tape. While I'm not crazy about the "hipster fixie" touches, I do like the overall look of the bike. Plus, it's a Mercian, which by itself makes the bike interesting.
Yes, it's a Mercian Vincitore. Check out the head lugs:
OK, so the pants band blocks the lower head lug. But what you see on the top lug is a fine example of Mercian's work.
The color is an indigo-ish purple. The seat tube and head panels are a kind of light beige, with a tint of yellow. The owner/rider, it seems, decided to highlight the yellow with the rims, pedals and handlebar tape. While I'm not crazy about the "hipster fixie" touches, I do like the overall look of the bike. Plus, it's a Mercian, which by itself makes the bike interesting.
I have recently retired and bought a bike and camera to keep me occupied in my declining years..never having been involved with either before. I am relly enjoying cycling and was lucky to acquire a 1961 Mercian from a friend who had had it hanging up in his garage for last 12 years. The Groupset has been (up ? ) graded but it is still a beautiful machine. Now trying to justify to myself the purchase of a personalized hand built Vincitore as Mercian are only 5 miles down the road Think i will start a photo collection of Mercians that I see, inspired by your blog
ReplyDeleteOh that beautiful frame! I agree about the matching accents Have you seen this one?
ReplyDeleteVelouria: Thanks for the link. I love the detailing on that bike.
ReplyDeleteAsh: You live only five miles from Mercian? Lucky you! Welcome to Midlife Cycling!