eBay and Craigslist finds

mr quinn, before i even clicked i had a fair idea of what it might be :-)

its really nice but the seller is a bit of a joker

Q: What kind of frame is it?
A: as you can see its blue

Old Dawes with not too long to go... Awful pic of complete bike but the headtube looks nice...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180538839661&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Affinity have a couple of 60cm lo-pro F&Fs for cheap on their site.

http://affinitycycles.com/store/

Shipping them over here might be a pain in the arse, though

Much as I want to buy these, I know I'm never going to use them on one of my bikes :`( ... so I'll do the decent thing...

28h Mavic cxp14s:

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Judging by the 36/32h I built up I'm sure with High flanged hubs these'll be plenty stiff enough even with a lower hole count.

mr quinn, before i even clicked i had a fair idea of what it might be :-)

its really nice but the seller is a bit of a joker

Classic response...

looks pretty nice.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Colnago-fixed-fixie-track-bicycle-campagnolo-/170522564650?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27b3efd82a#ht_500wt_1154

looks pretty nice.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Colnago-fixed-fixie-track-bicycle-campagnolo-/170522564650?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27b3efd82a#ht_500wt_1154

Needs more gears.

Comme ca...

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Couple from Sunderland.....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOLDSWORTH-vintage-racing-bycyle-/160463990088?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item255c662d48

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALAN-vintage-italian-racing-cycle-/160463994173?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item255c663d3d

How to ruin a entire bike with a single brake lever: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OMNIUM-KINESIS-TRACK-BIKE-FIXIE-CUSTOM-BUILT-59CM-BLACK-/350373717931?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item5193e6a7ab

Me like:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EDDY-MERCKX-RACING-BIKE-FRAME-FORKS-VINTAGE-C-1980S-/260644775936?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3cafa3a800#ht_664wt_113http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EDDY-MERCKX-RACING-BIKE-FRAME-FORKS-VINTAGE-C-1980S-/260644775936?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3cafa3a800#ht_664wt_1139

May go cheap aswell, although I've posted it here....

what's wrong with that EM? ^ the seller seems to go out of his way to not let the sale happen. yeah it's rusted, yeah some chips. and?..

what's wrong with that EM? ^ the seller seems to go out of his way to not let the sale happen. yeah it's rusted, yeah some chips. and?..

To be fair, I'm sure he knows that anything with Eddy Merckx written on it will get attention, and restorers will happily restore regardless of a shoddy condition. It is probably just about in standard circumstance for a normal bike of that age. And, perhaps excuse the old idiom.. 'Honesty is the best policy'?

was this a deal? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300450382758

those shoes and that bike never ever rode together, surely.

i'd say so, looks like shimano 600 group no?

i have no idea the seller didnt list any details. anyone care to elaborate.

was this a deal? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300450382758

yes, yes it was.

how much should i have paid??

Oh it look like you got a great deal, information and photo doesn't show much, but the fact it;s a Brian Rourke is enough to know that it's a good deal, once you spend a bit of time cleaning it up, replacing certain part (like tyres, gear cable), it'll be a great little road bike.

also, please tell me you're sure that it'll fit you nicely, as it's quite a small frame, fit someone who's about 5'4, or less even.

yeah im pretty short so....otherwise ill let my brother have it. I need to find a courier to pick it up, anyone know of any good services? some people are saying the front bit looks a bit wierd.

Probably because the bar tape look like something you use for washing up the dishes with.

lol, edscoble how much should it have cost me about?

I dunno, hard to tell without much information and the picture doesn't tell much to be honest, but the frame alone would've cost you more than that once you clean it up nicely.

dinky raleigh 753 track w/campag pista - just add wheels 0.99p NR

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TI-Raleigh-Track-Bike-19-5-No-Wheels-/260645369755?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3cafacb79b#ht_500wt_1071

looks legit...i hope