New Cape Town frame builder

[boetieSA]

That plain black looks good!

How does it ride, what makes it worth it?

 

Well, most importantly it fits me really well. I am 1.97cm, with a very long inseam. It's amazingly comfortable and stable, especially when compared to the frames I have had in the past.

 

Furthermore, I was somewhat involved in the design and build process, which I really enjoyed.

 

Steel frames last almost forever, and if they don't... well.. they can be fixed. This is a frame which will last me for a looooong time.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Well, most importantly it fits me really well. I am 1.97cm, with a very long inseam. It's amazingly comfortable and stable, especially when compared to the frames I have had in the past.

 

Furthermore, I was somewhat involved in the design and build process, which I really enjoyed.

 

Steel frames last almost forever, and if they don't... well.. they can be fixed. This is a frame which will last me for a looooong time.

 

Probably down to the 68.5 degree head angle and shortish chainstays. Good looking bike!

Edited October 16, 2013 by cpt armpies mayhem

[Dan Dob]

Another great bike and blog post out by Dave!

http://mercerbikes.co.za/zed-ps-zed-p/

[Shebeen]

Another great bike and blog post out by Dave!

http://mercerbikes.co.za/zed-ps-zed-p/

that is awesome!!

 

 

edit: um ja, not surprised by what i saw in the previous post..at all!

Edited November 15, 2013 by Shebeen

[Chro Mo]

Very nice bike - looks similar to the Volagi "Longbow" type shape.

[quintonb]

Boy builds some nice bikes.

Will be nice to get some feedback from Alex regarding how the frame holds up and how that geometry works.

I like it a lot.

[GoLefty!!]

I had a VanNicolas planned that was very similar. But the factory wasvery hesitant to build it and I eventually dropped the order and bought a LOOK 585 Optimum instead. Nice to see that Mercer bikes is a little more flexible in what they are willing to try

[Mntboy]

And all I can do is drool!!!!! Dave Mercer makes beautifull bikes!!!!! Thanks for sharing Dan! Also some beautifull spiritual lessons to be gained here!

[Hairy]

Such lovely work, would really like to see a frame like that with just a clear cote over the raw steel!