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mercian super vigorelli. could go cheap
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fixed-wheel-vintage-bike-/111206253275?clk_rvr_id=542488444467&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&item=111206253275&mpt=1231970
sad story behind the sale.whos asking for a BIN with that sob story?
ohh, for my poor elderly father. its his birthday....
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Newbie here - to this forum and to the roads (I'm sure I'll end up pissing a few of you off on both counts).
Looking for my first commuter bike and found this Plug. Thinking, as a first bike, it may not be bad if I can get it for sub-£250.
Would consider building from scratch, but with hardly anything in the way of even maintenance experience, I think something already put together by someone who knows what they're doing is a better idea.
Any (not too unpleasant) thoughts?
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This is a sick job: http://www.21spokes.com/bikes/63/
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The description reads like a sad poem!
That's one of the funniest things I've read and come across on LFGSS - I thank you.
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Any (not too unpleasant) thoughts?
Have you tried a bikeshop?
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^ Maybe the guy's on a budget.
Dan4 - I wouldn't describe this bike as being 'put together' - by someone who knows what they're doing or otherwise. Some of the parts have been replaced, that's all.
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^ Maybe the guy's on a budget.
Dan4 - I wouldn't describe this bike as being 'put together' - by someone who knows what they're doing or otherwise. Some of the parts have been replaced, that's all.
Yep, can't really afford anything new at the moment unfortunately. If there are bike shops out there which sell decent second hand bikes at good prices then I'm listening. Otherwise I'll stick to this here forum or reputable sellers on eBay.
When I say I want something put together by people who know what they're doing, I'm including the bike manufacturers themselves in that! Don't mind something off-the-peg, just don't trust myself to build anything myself.
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a plug is a perfectly good bike to get around town on and good enough that if you want to put some nice parts on it you'll notice some improvements (not too much though).
once you've ridden it through a winter or two and it's a bit dinged up you can get something nicer and keep it as your pub bike.
once you get your bike get down to the forum compass drinks nearest to you and make some friends and you'll get plenty of help sorting any slight problems out with whatever you get.
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Thanks for the kind response HatBeard. Sounds like the right sort of bike for me - though this one in particular is already sitting at £230 and I'm guessing will go for way more than that (and way more than it's actually worth).
Once I'm sorted with a bike I'll definitely head down for drinks. I've got a few good mates really into their biking (though mostly MTB) so will have them to rely on for the maintenance / repair / upgrade side of things too.
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Paging Apollo...
64cm Waterford with Wound Up forks....
Such Wow - Many Quality - Very Headtube
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111209339200&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&item=111209339200&mpt=3197546
http://img.pandawhale.com/post-23470-Jeremiah-Johnson-HD-gif-Imgur-2LEp.gif
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Paging Apollo...
64cm Waterford with Wound Up forks....
Such Wow - Many Quality - Very Headtube
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111209339200&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160
thanks, but Somec is plenty bike for me at the moment
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Mercian vigorelli
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111206253275&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123&clk_rvr_id=543234688582http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&item=111206253275&mpt=4611468
Tx asked seller can is she OK with courier. It's a small frame, may do me for replacing the Charge Hob. Which is a nice bike but itching for another project again. Against better knowing... :)
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Be quick if local to Lancashire:
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAMPAGNOLO-RECORD-ERA-CHAINRING-135-BCD-53-TOOTH-10-SPEED-/400598483811?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item5d4587c363http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&item=400598483811&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]
"CONDITION. USED - TWO MISSING TOOTH but still works and perfect for a beater..."
No bids for some reason.
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mercian super vigorelli. could go cheap
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fixed-wheel-vintage-bike-/111206253275?clk_rvr_id=542488444467&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123
sad story behind the sale.so far £290, 1h left
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAMPAGNOLO-RECORD-ERA-CHAINRING-135-BCD-53-TOOTH-10-SPEED-/400598483811?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item5d4587c363http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&item=400598483811&mpt=2238501
"CONDITION. USED - TWO MISSING TOOTH but still works and perfect for a beater..."
No bids for some reason.
2 teeth out? why it is listed as 53t then? or was it originally 51t?
still going for good price:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321241188352?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649
these can be nice on a winterbeater:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390690975201?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649 -
MAVIC Brakes - £40 BIN - UK
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mavic-cycle-break-callipers-/161145685461?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item25850805d5Bargain!
Spring loaded levers & hidden spring calipers.
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I love how this guy includes a Rapha musette just so he can boost his viewing numbers for his bike.
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