FS: Greyhound vintage 55cm road bike late 50s

Hi all,

please see latest pictures further down in thread

Selling this Greyhound road bike. 55cm seat tube. I’m 5’11 with a 31 inseam and just about stand over bike without touching.

Price: £350 (I paid £700 for the build + another £200 on the new bits from Cloud 9). Bike is based in London, 5 mins from Earls Court station if you wanted to see.

I don’t know too much about this frame or bikes in general. Bought the frame as part of a single speed build from Hackney Peddler a year ago. The frame is old - I think HP said late 50s and the craftsmanship is clearly there. Believe was made in Hammersmith, UK just down the road from me.

The frame is in good condition in that there are no dings, dents, bends or cracks. Cosmetically it has got the original paint still so is now wearing off as you can see. For a city ride it doesn't look obviously expensive to thieves. I like that it still has the original paint and you can see the frame for what it is, no quick paint job cover ups.

About 6 months ago the handlebars, seat post, saddle were changed and new brake cables and chain was fitted by Cloud 9 Cycles (someone stole the saddle and then cut the cables and chain). The seat post and saddle is fitted with a HEXLOX bolt which can’t be removed using a standard allen key and requires a special key and if you lose the key they can be replaced. It just gives peace of mind that it’s gonna be far harder to pinch the saddle or seatpost now - (key and replacement code included in sale)

I’ve ridden it around London a lot for commuting. It's a light nippy single speed for getting about or perhaps a very pretty pub bike or for someone to restore with complete period parts. I am only selling as want something more suitable for light touring with gears and only have space for one bike.

If you’d be interested in splitting bits of the bike up just let me know although for ease of sale would like to just keep it all together and you can then take it apart if you wish. Am no bike mechanic to strip it all cleanly or have the equipment available to do so.

Would also be v interested in trades or part exchange for a more modern geared road bike with drops.

Parts list below and pictures (can send more images). Some of the parts are unbranded. If you have any questions or more info about the frame would love to hear. Thanks, John.

Frame: Hard to tell looking at peeled logo - Greyhound Road W6 Handbuilt is all I can make out - help?
Tubing: Reynolds 531 butted, steel
Brake: modern, silver unbranded
Brake cables: shimano, black
Brakle callipers: Mafac racer (period?)
Handlebars: Nitto riser, black
Stem: Custom/vintage unbranded, silver
Seatpost: Mars silver 26.8mm
Saddle: Selle Turbo, black
Chain: Izumi, silver (needs a clean I know)
Chainset: Stronglight, silver
Wheels: unbranded, from Hackney Peddler
Rims: unbranded from Hackney peddler
Headset: unbranded, looks more vintage than modern
Tyres: Panaracer padella 700 28c
Grips: foam, speckled black
Pedals: unbranded, flat with reflectors
Lock: Kryptonite mini with holder

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Do post some more images of decals. It does looks to me as 1950s frameset and 531 sticker is of that era too. The panels are beautiful, have you tried to clean the bike yet?

Some more pictures attached. Haven't cleaned the bike at all, the frame looks like it did from when it was built to be honest. And yes the panels are lovely!

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Price bump: £330 (keen on trades as well)

Just messaged you a touring bike for sale I found.

haven't received anything?

I’ll send it here. Beautiful frame not sure will make my mind on getting it though just wanted to let you know. There’s a 1988 British eagle touristique re sprayed as a Youngs of Lewisham bike I’ve seen kitted with touring gears; sun tour xce groupset and crankset, 531 super tourist tubing, 21.5 inches top tube, Deore cantilevers, Michelin tires and an unnamed wheelset. They can modify the parts on it if you wish. British eagle was a small company in the 80s which sold MTBs and tourers and made a good touring bike in wales. It’s selling for 250 from coney hall cycle works in west Wickham and has been serviced by them but they’ve had it for a while and want it to go so you could negotiate down. They can deliver the bike to you if you’re in London I think or could post and they could also buy your bike if you wished Here’s a link to the bike https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/ite­m/4202176746473486/
you can call them or message at https://www.facebook.com/ConeyHallCycleW­orks

Thanks - appreciate your help, but this thread is to do with the Greyhound bike above for sale or trade enquiries.

Ok thank you I’ll let you know if I can purchase after thinking about it.

Price drop: £300

The lock and Hexlox bolts now not included.

Heya,

is this still for sale?
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Yep still for sale!

Have given the bike a decent clean, removed the lock & hex bolts and taken some new pictures.

£300 - will give this another week or so before listing elsewhere! Thanks

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Price drop: £250

Price drop: £200

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