| 词条 | Mercian Cycles |
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| name = Mercian Cycles | image = | image_caption = Lugwork on a Vincitore headtube | logo = Mercian Cycles logo.png | logo_size = 250px | foundation = {{Start date|1946}} | founder = Tom Crowther, Lou Barker | location_city = Derby, Derbyshire | location_country = England | homepage = {{URL|merciancycles.co.uk}} }}Mercian Cycles is an English custom bicycle manufacturer based in Derby, Derbyshire.[1] Mercian was founded by Tom Crowther and Lou Barker in 1946 and named after the ancient kingdom of Mercia.[1] Early frames built by Mercian were known as "crowbars", a pun on the surnames of Crowther and Barker.[2][3] Mercian Cycles operates a retail shop in Alvaston.[4] Current production is around 300 to 400 frames per year, with 20% being exported outside the United Kingdom.[4] As of 2010, touring bicycles account for around 67% of Mercian's production, with track bicycles making up another 25%.[4] Frames are generally custom-built to a rider's required dimensions, and may use hand-cut lugs.[1] Mercian frames were traditionally built using steel, originally Reynolds 531,[1] though as of 2010, newer steels such as Reynolds 853 and Reynolds 953 and part-carbon construction were in use.[4] Before steel was superseded by lighter materials, riders using Mercian won national and international competitions.[4] From the original founders, the business passed to Ethel Crowther, ex-wife of founder Tom Crowther.[4] It then passed to Mercian framebuilder Bill Betton.[4] In 2002, Mercian Cycles was acquired by Grant Mosely and Jane Mosely.[4] Mercian has recently commissioned frame colour schemes from designer Sir Paul Smith, who owns and rides several Mercian track bikes.[4] Notes1. ^1 2 3 Kolin and de la Rosa, 1979, pp. 60-68 2. ^http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/history 3. ^http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Bygones-Firm-wheel-deal-Crobars-Mercury-rising/story-21103845-detail/story.html 4. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Juden, 2010, pp. 37-38 References
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