I do know that the pink Mercier were used by members of the French national team including Raymond Poulidor at the 1974 World Championships. I have a great photo of these bikes as well as silver Peugeots right before the pro road race began. PS- Raymond Poulidor proved to be a real jerk.A group us of recognized him, tried to get his autograph, he brushed us aside and stuck his tongue out at us yelling "Americains-foo" or something like that. His teamate Mariano Martinez, was a nicer, gentle soul.Pou-Pou and MM took the silver and the bronze behind Merckx in one of the most epic of road races that day in Montreal.Norm Hellman, Riverdale, NY.