Reviews of Mercian Cycles Limited. (Bicycle Store) in Derby (Derbyshire).

Mercian Cycles Limited

23 Reviews

16 Comments

Bicycle store

Street, Pontefract, Ascot Dr, Derby DE24 8JD, United Kingdom

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Information of Mercian Cycles Limited, Bicycle store in Derby (Derbyshire)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Open hours of Mercian Cycles Limited

Sunday

Closed

Monday

9am–5pm

Tuesday

9am–5pm

Wednesday

9am–5pm

Thursday

9am–5pm

Friday

9am–3pm

Saturday

Closed

Reviews of Mercian Cycles Limited

T. F.

I have now had two frames renovated by Mercians, a 1971 Woodrup and a (approx) 963 Major Brothers via Mick Madgett at Diss. The jobs were not required to be rushed, so speed of turnaround was not an issue. In both cases the resprays/linings, brazings and refurbishments were to the highest standard and exactly as specified, with decals and headbadges beatifully applied and fixed. completely trustworthy,

I have a Mercian frame on a bike I built 36 years ago – and it still performs like a dream. Double-butted 531 tubing, beautifully crafted, it invites admiring glances. Yes, there are alloy, and even carbon fibre, frames available now but this is a classic. It's light, strong, flexible, comfortable and responsive on the ride. A friend of mine rode it recently (he is a mountain bike fan) and said, "Are you sure it doesn't have a motor? I didn't have to pedal much!" I'd buy again but this frame will last my lifetime. I'm bequeathing it to my son – and it will last his.

G. H.

I am restoring a 1956 Mercian as a young 22 year old. Needed some touch up paint, headset and BB bearings, the BB removing, a dodgy bolt removing and a stuck headset removing. Bob at Mercian went above and beyond to sort me out, fair price, offered lots of advice on the restoration and was generally just an ace guy to chat to. Unfortunately covid meant I couldn't go in but I will see the workshop oneday, hopefully ordering or a frame of my own.

P. C.

Highly recommended for repairs. I took a bike in for a check-over and to get a very bent rear wheel trued. No fuss.. just a polite and efficient service. They did the job to a high standard in less than 24 hours and for an acceptable price. Couldn't complain...

B. M.

Have had 3 Mercian made to measure and several more renovations since 1988. (753r King). The absolute attention to detail is breathtaking e.g. the masking and tapping out of gear boss threads and rear dropouts. Never cheap but always unbeatable quality for customised steel perfection.

P. C.

Probably most famous as makers of artisan, traditional-style custom built steel frames. They make some of the most gorgeous frames I've ever seen, with beautifully intricate lugwork and top notch paint/spray jobs. Added bonus of a really knowledgeable Campagnolo mechanic - when I was in the shop, he was cheerfully dissecting an old ergolever, and advising the customer on how to swap the ratchet cogs over to change from one speed (7/8?) to another (8/9?). On the more mainstream side - a very good selection of high-quality bits n pieces (and a Brooks stockist), clothing and off-the-peg bikes.