Okay, me too...
I've only been lurking a few days, being more of a rider than bike builder, a lot of this still mystifies me.
I'll keep it short. I'm the proud owner of a 1973 Mercian Pro frame which I just recently purchased from Sterling Peters. The bike is currently at the shop having a new headset installed. Following that, I'll travel east to El Cajon, California, where rumour has it, there be a bicycle mechanic named Chuck who is a Mercian owner. Hopefully, he'll be able to guide me in the selection of components for this wonderful frame.
In the mean time, I spend my time on a Rivendell Romulus.
Mike Berry La Mesa, Calif.
"I have to admit it's getting better, it's
getting better all the time..."
Lennon/McCartney