Updated 5/26/2006
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A very old
French maker who sponsored many top racers
and manufactured many makes and models over the years...
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CYCLES MERCIER, FRANCE LOIRE |
Rue de
Gutenberg,
not far from the centre of
St Etienne
until the company went into liquidation in the mid-80s.
"Cycles Mercier France-Loires"
continued carrying the brand "Mercier" after bankruptcy in the mid-80's.
Currently it forms part of the Accell Group and produces bicycles in a place called "Andrezieux Boutheon" very much near St Etienne. The Mercier brand has also reappeared on mail-order Chinese-made bikes in the USA, apparently as a result of a licensing arrangement. |
Mercier Pro bike on display at
American Cyclery, San Francisco.
