Originally Posted by rustystrings61

It rides way better than one would think it would. I know there are many who adore the ride of Peugeot U-08s, but this one is closer in ride quality to my Liberia, another French gaspipe special that somehow manages to actually be special. Merciers are cool old bikes, period.

Of course, remembering how this bike came to be called Straightened Raymond helps in appreciating its je ne sais quois -