1973 Mercier Road Bicycle 54 cm

This classic French road bike is looking for a new home and it could be yours! Built in the 1970's, it is perfect for the vintage bike collector or French aficionado. The paint is a beautiful bright green, but the decals are really where this bike shows off. Big and flashy with lots of silver, the "Mercier Man" is shown raising his hand in victory on the seat tube decal. Parts all seem to be original except the shift levers.

BICYCLE CONDITION:

The bicycle has only a few chips and scratches in paint, and is in good condition for year that is was manufactured. The bicycle is free of major damage including bends and cracks.

This bicycle has not been tuned and we recommend having it checked by a professional bicycle mechanic prior to riding.

This bicycle is being sold as is, please see photographs for details.

Measurements:

Seat Tube - 21.5 cm (Center to Center)

Top Tube - 22 cm (Center to Center)

Stand-over Height - 32"

Bike Weight - 29 lbs.

 

Specifications:

Seatpost - No specific marking

Saddle - Elina Super-Pro

Stem - No specific markings

Handlebars - No specific markings

Brake Levers - Mafac

Brake Calipers - Mafac "Racer"

Shifters - Sun Race

Front Derailleur - Suntour Compe- V

Rear Derailleur - Simplex

Crankset - Solida, cottered crank, double chainring, 52/40t

Pedals - No specific markings

Hubs - New-Star

Freewheel - 5 speed

Tires- Kenda (New)

Rims- 27x 1 1/4 DEA Super Chrome (Made in France)

 

Serial # 533969

Reference #168998