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I've had them off mate but couldn't see anything.

I can't actually tell if it's a 3 or a 5 on the frame.

Just uncovered another number 1 in front of the 30

Okay so I've had to take a bit of paint off the bottom of the frame and all I can see is what looks like a 30 10 and a random 1

thanks for your input john.

like you say whatever make it is(I would like to think its Mercian as In my eyes it would be pointless for someone to sticker it up as a Mercian instead of something else as either way it is a good quality frame) it would be worth getting refurbished or even just a bit of tlc as everything seems to work on it. its not in perfect condition but I think after a wash and service it would be a great bike.

but for me personally getting it fully refurbished isn't something I would look to do as I don't have the money or time to do it if im perfectly honest. ive just had a little one and im currently working towards obtaining my motorbike license so whatever little funds I may have are taken up elsewhere.

I have to say the more ive looked into the bike the more intriguing it becomes. im going to spend a little bit of time and effort on cleaning it up and giving it a bit of a service to ensure everything is working as it should.

Thanks
Darren

thanks for you input mate, when I get home tonight il take some pictures of the rims and put them up on here so you can have a better look.

thanks mick, il check this evening.

from looking at the front lugs, cross referencing against one of the brochures on the website and from what a member said earlier they seem to be the nervex lugs as seen in the 1970's brochure.

Il have a look today thanks. Is it on the top or bottom if the tube.

That is very true mate. Thanks again

Thanks again for this mate. Assuming it is real does your friend have my idea on the value? I wouldn't want to under of over price it.

Think I'm going to spend a bit of time cleaning it up.

That's great mate. Thanks a lot for that. The only way I could get the frame number would be to strip the paint back from the bb.

Thanks mate. I've attached more images now.

Think I've managed to do it