Quote Originally Posted by daz h View Post
If im honest after 1 x ride the 953 pisses all over the 631. Its lighter and much stiffer. Ive really got the 631 for just doing steady long training rides and the fact that I just wanted a Mercian.
The bike handled lovely over the rough roads though Dom. Ive set it up for a more sit up ride, touring almost. The 531, and the 631 for me have always been the most comfy of steels.
If your thinking of a Mecian though Dom, be prepared for a good 6 month wait
Cheers Daz, I've already got a 631 frame made by a bloke in Coventry about 12 years ago. At the moment it's sat on the turbo, but I'm sure that's a waste! My normal roadie is an alu Trek. It's a good bike, but on the crappy roads around here it's very harsh at times. I might take it out for a spin next week, I'm not going to use the turbo in the summer anyway!