Mercian charged me GBP18.00 extra for the B Pole on my new Mercian Vincitorie, (That I hope to get any week now!!) approx $32.00 But I think this was extra to the standard seat tube panel, I DO think that the pole is kinda different and a touch to my frame that should make it stand out, In England in the 50s you looked for the barbers pole to go get your condoms at!!!! maybe I will carry some with me, Cheers John Crump Oldwhatsacondom?Brit Parker, Co.USA