The Audax Special is in Mercian's 1998 frame brochure, built in Reynolds 531 Competition tubing with short-point Italian lugs cut with hearts, and Campagnolo ends with mudguard eyes.
Known components
Listed exactly as our confirmed sources give them, with the year and source for each. A part listed for one year or version may not apply to every bike, so check against yours.
Frame and fork
- Reynolds 531 Competition tubing1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
- short-point Italian lugs with heart cut-outs1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
- Campagnolo ends1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
Lighting and fittings
- mudguard eyes1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Audax Special | Reynolds 531 Competition tubing; short-point Italian lugs with heart cut-outs; Campagnolo ends and mudguard eyes | Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.) |
Specs are as printed in the catalogue. Years are when the model appears in a source, not exact production dates.
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.