Pink was the classic team color.
Mid - low end Merciers were outfitted with French gear; while the high end bikes all came with Campagnolo and other Italian gear.
Nick Zatezalo Atlanta,Ga
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>From: Ken Freeman <freesound@comcast.net>
>Sent: Jul 24, 2006 6:45 AM
>To: 'Don Wilson' <dcwilson3@yahoo.com>, 'Classic Rendezvous' <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Subject: RE: [CR]Ebay 60s Mercier Team 531
>
>What do you think the original wheels would have been? I fairly clearly
>these in the Chicago market back when, with sew-ups, but I don't recall if
>Mercier went with Italian wheels (Campy/Fiamme et cetera) or French
>(Normandy Luxe, Mavic Montlery a la Peugeot). Seems pretty original,
>otherwise.
>
>Ken Freeman
>Ann Arbor, MI
>
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>[mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Don Wilson
>Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 3:37 AM
>To: Classic Rendezvous
>Subject: [CR]Ebay 60s Mercier Team 531
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>Finger in back of throat fuscia paint, but nevertheless a significant big
>brand French bike from the 60s, which as the saying goes, if you remember
>it, you weren't there.
>Don Wilson
>Los Olivos, CA USA
>
>D.C. Wilson dcwilson3@yahoo.com
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