eBay and Craigslist finds

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Classic-Track-Sprint-Wheels-Fixed-Wheel-Fixie-Vintage-60s-/110986484340?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item19d74f5a74&_uhb=1

"I'm certainly glad to confine "tubs" to history!"

ha

i guess you're sniped out pretty often, aren't you? "4 secs" is eternity for ebay, my friend, even for real people, not to mention sniping software

No actually?
For a human, if I place a bid and I'm the top bidder, it it very unlikely that they'll be able to revise their bid in that time?
Although if the max bid is above mine, doesn't matter when it's bid before or after (by snipe software) then I'll lose and won't be bothered because it's out of my price range.

I must say I've never used sniping software so am a luddite in that respect.

njs superbe groupset
chance to go for low with that description

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330839914093?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

enjoy

For a human, if I place a bid and I'm the top bidder, it it very unlikely that they'll be able to revise their bid in that time?
Although if the max bid is above mine, doesn't matter when it's bid before or after (by snipe software) then I'll lose and won't be bothered because it's out of my price range.

I must say I've never used sniping software so am a luddite in that respect.

if you think about it, having a higher bid already typed in the window, all you need to do is click the mouse - you can do that even within 1 second

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fixed-wheel-groupe-set-/190764487519?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2c6a73135f&_uhb=1

poorly listed... could make for a cheap beater group.

if you think about it, having a higher bid already typed in the window, all you need to do is click the mouse - you can do that even within 1 second

Yeah that is true, I've not had too much of an issue so far though.

Maybe I'll go down to 2 seconds :p

beautiful modern steel steed

if you think about it, having a higher bid already typed in the window, all you need to do is click the mouse - you can do that even within 1 second

In my experience, biding in the last 10 sec is very tricky. Ebay seems to react very slow or not at all in the last secs. I place my final bid approx 20 sec before ending. Otherwise I risk that my bid isn't processed anymore. Waiting till the last 4 secs is too much of a risk imho.


serious sled potential

^^^ Great in crosswinds!!!!!

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/LOOK-KG196-Carbon-Racing-Bike-Dura-Ace-Ultegra-CXP14-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqJ,!l!FCeqOWhnBBQwynykU6!~~60_12.JPG

Maybe this is a bargain, maybe it isn't. Looks like it, but I know nothing.
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/FRSAALIC/sab_alicudi_carbon_frame_and_fork

well, those sorts of generic crabon frames are available direct from China for appx 350, but then there's the risk of full import duty; so 399 is nearer the mark than 1493

I've had eBay freeze / phone freeze / laptop freeze / ebay log me out / change the ammount I've entered to bid etc... so always try and bid with around 10 seconds to go, sometimes less if web is acting reliable. It has been fucking frustrating when it's frozen and items have gone for less than my bid.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pearson-Vintage-Road-Racing-Bike-Campagnolo-Hubs-Cinelli-Bars-/181040258658?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2a26d71e62&_uhb=1

A lot of decent frames here going relatively cheap, especially if he's open to a bit of negotiation.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/700c-27-Reynolds-725-653-531-531ST-531c-road-touring-tourer-audax-columbus-frame-/200853787682?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&var&hash=item2ec3d19422&_uhb=1
Pick up/courier from Manchester though..

^Looks good

Italian import? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130812971162&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:1123

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/telaio-bici-corsa-epoca-Benotto-fissa-fixed-single-speed-campagnolo-/00/s/MTE5NVgxNjAw/$(KGrHqNHJDcFCimhV7)MBQu5ZqBpbQ~~60_12.JPG

Someone raped this poor claud, check out the seat post solution in description...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fixed-gear-bike-fixie-vintage-frame-/170956661108?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item27cdcfa174&_uhb=1

^Jesus christ...
Seller is a dreamer

^Jesus christ...
Seller is an utter wanker
ftfy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-stronglight-delta-road-bike-cranks-130-pcd-170mm-square-taper-NEW-NIB-/200858685971?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2ec41c5213

is this a good price?

Along the same (Stronglight) lines, this looks reasonable, why so cheap?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-STRONGLIGHT-ALLOY-ROAD-DOUBLE-CHAINSET-52-42-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/130810853246?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1e74ef377e

I'm not saying I know of any reason why it should be more... maybe I should say what makes this only worth £18? Is it heavy/rubbish?

nice old road/track frame badly listed.
pos. collection in person Chorley, Lancs, mind

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22-Vintage-Freddie-Grubb-Road-Frame-with-Headset-/251197403413?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3a7c883115

not ebay but seems like a bargain at £150:
http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=66102.0

A lot of decent frames here going relatively cheap, especially if he's open to a bit of negotiation.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/700c-27-Reynolds-725-653-531-531ST-531c-road-touring-tourer-audax-columbus-frame-/200853787682?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&var&hash=item2ec3d19422&_uhb=1
Pick up/courier from Manchester though..

Pick-up from Manchester only.