I just bought this..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160152396471

Didn't actually want it.. figured I'd start the bidding. But it's my size and cheap!
Hmm.. what to do.. what to do.. re-list it, sell it to someone here, totally rebuild it paint and all, swap Raleigh parts onto it and then put nicer parts on Raleigh?

i know. I kinda wanted it, but missed the end of the auction.
When you get it, then we'll talk.

Well, I did ask!

i was away at the pub- so it is totally my fault,
but if you get it and don't like it i might be interested.
I am just really happy it got bought to be honest, it was languishing a bit on Ebay.
I think with a little care it's going to make a beautiful bike.

just build it up and if you like it, ride it. if not sell it on to some trendy. that eddy merckx sold for £250 during the week ;)

Yeah, but my studio is overflowing with bikes already.. like I said.. I didn't actually want it. It'd be nice to do something with though.
Strip it down and paint it HOT FSCKING PINK! with pink V's, pink CK headset and hubs, pink risers.. you know.. all my favourite parts :)

incidentally i really want this- but there is no way in hell i can afford it :(
http://njsframes.blogspot.com/2007/09/panasonic-njs-keirin-frame-555550-white.html

But i'll wait a week.

Or this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130149780979&sspagename=ADME:X:AAQ:UK:11

I like the pink idea.......

You wanna ride around on a VCR? :P

hell yeah!
Its the new thing- it comes with integrated plasma screens, so whilst you cycle in london you can pretend you're sitting on a sofa, drinking a beer and watching the game.

I could probably get hold of a vintage 531 sticker* for you if you get it resprayed. I'll ask if I can get Armstrong Stickers* too.

*They're water slide transfers. Not actually stickers.

Let me know if you need/want them

I'm interested, yeah. The restoration-hater in me wants to brutalise the frame, grind it, powdercoat it bright orange, but if I sell it to someone else they might want them.. :)

I've asked if he's got anything available. No idea when he'll reply. He's usually pretty shit at getting back to me.

Would the frame fit me ? I'm 6ft 3.

I'm looking por a fix project/restoration, I'd make it real nice!

nice luggs.

cool old frame for 25 notes hippy

Pepelo Would the frame fit me ? I'm 6ft 3.

I'm looking por a fix project/restoration, I'd make it real nice!

would be a tad small. there was a beautiful big mercian on ebay for £120 buy it now. keep an eye out on ebay, there are always a lot of big frames 23.5" or 60+cm, that go for nothing as they are pretty big.

dogsballs [quote]Pepelo Would the frame fit me ? I'm 6ft 3.

I'm looking por a fix project/restoration, I'd make it real nice!

would be a tad small. there was a beautiful big mercian on ebay for £120 buy it now. keep an eye out on ebay, there are always a lot of big frames 23.5" or 60+cm, that go for nothing as they are pretty big.[/quote]

Really?
I'm always frustrated at never being able to find frames large enough. All these frickin' short arses have got it easy! :-P

I feel your pain. haha.

Similar thing in Aus.

Has this arrived yet, Hippy?

And have you decided what you want to do with it?

Not yet. I only sent the postal order yesterday so it'll be a few days yet.
No decision as yet but I don't really need it so unless it turns me on right out of the box you can make me an offer.