For Sale: One of them has to go... :-(

Mrs S has decreed that one of my bikes has to go - apparently 5 is too many - she probably has a point, as the cellar is pretty crowded, what with my 5, her two plus the kids bikes....

I don't really want to get rid of any of them, as I love them all. However, if any of you promise to love and cherish AND ride them, one of the following could be for sale if the price is right.

They are all 58 c-c, 60 c-t. The Ron Cooper and the Holdsworth have 57 c-c top tubes, the Raleigh has a 58 c-c top tube. I am 6ft if that helps.

1. Ron Cooper Reynolds 531
   
   

Currently set up as single speed with campag record chainset (strada), marching NOS Record bottom bracket, Record hubs on open pro rims. Original paintwork in extraordinarily good condition. This is an awesome frame - bike is much lighter than the Holdsworth and is exceptionally well balanced and responsive to ride.

1. Holdworth Professional Reynolds 531
   
   

Another awesome frame with original paintwork. Has a ding in the top tube where the kids pulled the bike over and it landed on one of their scooters... Has a Phil hub (fixed, free) with 126oln on a MA3 rim. Front is an Ultegra hub on Open Pro.

1. Raleigh Special Products Reynolds 853 Racing Bike
   
   

Not sure if the paint on this is original or not - it is in excellent condition, although there are a number of small scratches on the stays and the sti's. It has a bracket on the top tube for a race number, and I believe that it was originally custom built for a pro. I have built it up with a mix of Dura Ace (calipers, bottom bracket) and 105 (Stis, rear mech, front mech and chainset). It currently has Open Pros on an Ultegra hub (front) and 105 hub (rear).

I'd much rather see someone from the forum take one than trust to pot luck on the Bay. If anyone is interested, pm me.

Willo

Nice bikes!

Any prices in mind or silent PM auction only?

Nice bikes . . . Frame sizes would be good to know!

Oh my - sizing....... They are 58's - I'm 6 foot and they all fit me v well. Opening post now edited.

Any prices in mind or silent PM auction only?

Silent PM auction.

Is there anyone else interested who hasn't sent me a message?

... or should I just say bump!

i'd take both the cooper and the holdsworth if i was tal enough, lovely bikes.

i'd take both the cooper and the holdsworth if i was tal enough, lovely bikes.

Thank you - it is a wrench to see either go. The Holdsworth could also come with the orginal Campag mechs and band-on levers, and a 126 oln record rear hub if anyone has the inclination...

Two bikes for sale you must have stolen them your not allowed more than one bike on here.
fuck me one has gears as well surprised they have not sent out the hanging party.

Are you this much of a twat in real life Kingcutter, or is it just an internet persona you've adopted?

willo has been on the forum for a while and has engaged with people on here. He hasn't just come on to sell stuff. Unlike you.

fuck me one has gears as well surprised they have not sent out the hanging party.

No pedals tho', so tolerated

Mrs S has to go

Fixed

NO!...get more bikes and sell the wife and kids!

Shit the bed, that Cooper's gorgeous.

oscc.

oscc.

the only drawback of the Original Campag Record quick release

Fixed

Careful - Mrs S is monitoring this forum to make sure that I am making an effort!

As if I would just go through the motions....

will, i think you have to keep the Ron Cooper - very nice indeed.

the others look too nice to let go of too.

i haven't seen the pictures of the wife and kids so can't really make a fully informed decision ;)

I really like how discreetly kitted out the top two are, very entising.

I think it is time for an update. I have had one firm offer -: "I'll give you £200 for either the Ron Cooper or the Holdsworth"; a number of people interested in the Holdsworth; and two people interested in the Raleigh.

I'm surprised by the lack of interest in the Cooper, but them there's no accounting for taste (tho' I appreciate the comments on the thread).

FWIW I will not be selling any of them for £200.

Will be making a decision by the end of the week, so if the interest is real, make me an offer. Otherwise it's Plan B.

ooo plan B?

will the kids fit up chimneys? if so ill take them! They are some lovely bikes willo, sell the geared beast keep the ron and holdsworth.

edit haha, sell them all and buy the storck! ;)

With the exception of the frame size that Holdsworth fits the bill perfectly for my girlfriends christmas present.

They're all lovely bikes.

Be careful about gf's and bikes, esp. if you are thinking gf may become wife one day. I mean it.