FS: New Chris Chance Pista

One day I had a very large collection of Chris Chance (and Fat Chance) bicycles and this bike was the pinacle of that collection. I have been reluctant to sell it, but have decided a while ago to let it go if the offer is right (I paid quite a lot for the bike 10 years ago). The bicycle is a one-off custom track bike built by Chris Chance and shows some very nice details in sterling silver. It come with full history written by its first owner and it is needless to say that the bike is brand new and unused. I have included some pictures I shot years ago (which do the bike justice), but since then the tubulars and bar ribbon have been replaced. The tubulars were never glued on, so the wheels are brand new as well. The whole setup is very lush Cinelli and Campagnolo Pista. The bike is located in The Netherlands and can be collected, but I could bring it to the UK as well, since I am a frequent visitor to that side of the pond.

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That is fantastic. Needs to be ridden (though not by me as there is no way I’d be able to afford it!)

I really think it needs to be kept as a museum piece, but that is up to its new owner...

This is very very very legit. However, it does need a price.

I can't help but feel this would garner more attention on eBay with shipping to the USA optional. Those guys go crazy for Chris Chance stuff. Obviously.

Good idea, could definitely do that. Please allow me to keep it here for a few days see if someone this side of the world is interested.

You do need to list a price. Rules is rules...

I could be wrong, but in the rules I read:
"Advisory (not rules):
Update the thread (or close it) when your item has sold and say how much it has sold for.
Put a price in the first post, with ONO (Or Nearest Offer) if you're willing to negotiate."

You do need to list a price. Rules is rules...

Contrary to popular belief, there is no rule about having to state a price.

@MacSpikes beat me to it.

You may as well add the size though

Well, colour me purple and call me an idiot.

Thanks for the correction.

I've always liked Fat Chance's segmented forks but that crown is on another level.

Same.. Apologies. I get my forum etiquette mixed up... too many of them!

However with something as unusual as this I don't think a ballpark estimate should be given by the seller - as it may be worth a lot more to the seller than it is from a market value perspective etc

Never really got bikes as museum pieces, seems like the sole purpose behind the time, skill and effort to build the frame is never fulfilled and that is somehow sad to me.

Stunning bike though and agree eBay US may be the best place to shift it.

If you do put it on eBay with worldwide shipping, I'd also suggest messaging The Radavist site as he'd likely post about this and get attention for you.

that crown is on another level.

Too skinny to drill for a brake. I'm out.

Although it would look fucking suite with some purple Deep Vs or a 'Spok.

Have to figure out some risers, Oury's, and a Dirty Harry lever as well.

#camotoptubeprotectornatch

Absolutely Beautiful

Probably outrageously out of my pocket moneys budget

Wonderful. If you're willing to ship I'm fairly sure this would shift faster on the paceline or velocipede salon.

I agree with the previous post recommending paceline or velocipede as a slightly more suitable target market. As far as I'm aware there's no such thing as a traditional sale room style auction with for exotic, rare bicycles but i also think you probably need to find a collector somehow. I know it's a seems a terrible shame but this beautiful bike may simply be owned and never ridden.

Also it may be work taking a look at brick lane bikes vintage collection they have lots of rare expensive collectors bikes on there and your bike wouldn't look out of place in their lineup. I'm only guessing they take a commission for selling them rather than paying thousands to buy them as stock to resell as some of them may never sell. So maybe take a look and contact them directly.