Mercian's 1998 frame brochure lists a Tourist Tandem of Double Diamond design, bronze-welded without lugs from Reynolds 531 tubing, with an alloy bottom bracket eccentric.
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
- Double Diamond design1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
- Reynolds 531 double-butted oversize tubing, bronze-welded lugless construction1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
- alloy bottom bracket eccentric1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
Gears and drivetrain
- complete machines listed with Sachs/Sugino, Campagnolo/Sugino or Campagnolo/TA Zephyr equipment1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
Lighting and fittings
- Campagnolo cable tunnels and cable eye on chainstay1998 — Velopedia (Historische Fahrräder e.V.)
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Tourist Tandem | Double Diamond design; Reynolds 531 double-butted oversize tubing, bronze-welded lugless construction; Campagnolo cable tunnels and cable eye on chainstay; alloy bottom bracket eccentric; complete machines listed with Sachs/Sugino, Campagnolo/Sugino or Campagnolo/TA Zephyr equipment | 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.