The Strada Speciale is in Mercian's 1998 frame brochure: Reynolds 531 double-butted Competition tubing, long-point lugs hand-cut with a clover leaf, and Campagnolo Super Record ends. Several other Mercian frames that year are specified 'as the Strada Speciale'.
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 double-butted Competition tubing1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
- long-point lugs hand-cut with a clover leaf1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
- Campagnolo Super Record ends1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Strada Speciale | Reynolds 531 double-butted Competition tubing; long-point lugs hand-cut with a clover leaf; Campagnolo Super Record ends | 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.