eBay and Craigslist finds

its a unipack, use the search..... and that is actually expensive for one of those!!

just saw this... seems outrageously cheap??

london.craigslist.co.uk/bik/1139212068.html

london.craigslist.co.uk/bik/1139212068.html

BRAND NEW / NEVER USED
specifications
blue light weight frame (with track-ends), Track dropouts, matt black and polished aluminum deep v rims, high strength chain, all high quality polished aluminum components, very lightweight. 44 x 18 gearing with a freewheel single speed and flip-flop fixed gear hub

ONLY £170

also in pink for her

http://london.craigslist.co.uk/bik/1111390305.html

forgive him.

sorry if i am missing something.

This site has the info you'll need to work out if the frame's the real deal.

http://www.theflyingscot.com/core/welcome.html

503D would be the 503rd frame built in 1954. A tell-tale sign of a genuine Scot is reinforced forks - look on the inside of the blades, just below the crown.

Scots aren't as popular as a lot of other marques. Unlike Holdsworth and Mercian frames, which are always snapped up, sometimes Scots don't sell. There was a renovated road bike frame on eBay not so long ago - purpley-blue, really nice. I think the seller was looking for £350. No-one wanted it. The frame was last seen on Glasgow Gumtree in February.

Frames which haven't been refurbished seem to go for about 120-150 quid on eBay. That's about right, I reckon. Remember, we're not talking about something that's really rare. Rattrays made thousands and thousands of them.

I viewed a complete, fixed wheel path racer just outside Glasgow last year, maybe the year before. It had dents and dings and the seller wanted 200-odd quid. Too much for me. It sold, though, and the next thing I know, it's on London Gumtree for in excess of £400 - for a damaged frame! Someone actually paid that for it. There was a post about it on this forum. Just make sure you don't go daft. You'll enjoy it more if you don't pay through the nose.

http://www.unipackuk.co.uk/track-bikes_roadcourier.html
cheap, heavy and break v easily. lots of negative reports on the forum, most owners end up replacing everything but the frame.
your better of coverting an old road frame, cheaper, gain some mechanical experience and you end up with something individual

Pistanator

Nice buy

i'd rather have the jeans.serious bargin.

I'm already the proud owner of a Fuji Track 08 - it's for a mate. He's gone and bought it already now - am aware of Unipack's reputation & agree therefore re price - too late to warn him off. Um, how did you know it was Unipack out of interest??

the picture in your craig list ad link is identical to the one on the unipack website. tbh its not the end of the world, and if its his first bike its an introduction. if he gets the bug he will move onwards anyway :)

arrrgghh I thought they were all black with red rims - I feel terribly guilty now I didn't warn him off.

unipacks have many different colour schemes.. where's that flashing Tynan animation when you need it?

arrrgghh I thought they were all black with red rims - I feel terribly guilty now I didn't warn him off.

like i said dont worry! for that price he can use it and abuse it for a few months, and get a taste for whether or not the whole thing is for him or not? From what ive heard the chain is the worst part, and a decent one is only a tenner! its not like he has spent a fortune, and if he wants to move on a second hand otp is not hard to come by :)

london.craigslist.co.uk/bik/1139212068.html

BRAND NEW / NEVER USED
specifications
blue light weight frame (with track-ends), Track dropouts, matt black and polished aluminum deep v rims, high strength chain, all high quality polished aluminum components, very lightweight. 44 x 18 gearing with a freewheel single speed and flip-flop fixed gear hub

ONLY £170

also in pink for her

http://london.craigslist.co.uk/bik/1111390305.html

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forgive him.

sorry if i am missing something.

Yeah flat mate has a white one of these... nothing but trouble, but its fun to beat on, only problem is it does not take well to that kinda abuse, but agreed its a POS

Great advice, I've been after a road/path for some time now and haven't found what I want, there are US collectors that will pay a huge amount, so if the seller is prepared to sell internationally watch the price go. I will continue my hunt, a refurb project or shed find is what I'm really after, it's out there somewhere.

This site has the info you'll need to work out if the frame's the real deal.

http://www.theflyingscot.com/core/welcome.html

503D would be the 503rd frame built in 1954. A tell-tale sign of a genuine Scot is reinforced forks - look on the inside of the blades, just below the crown.

Scots aren't popular as a lot of other marques. Unlike Holdsworth and Mercian frames, which are always snapped up, sometimes Scots don't sell. There was a renovated road bike frame on eBay not so long ago - purpley-blue, really nice. I think the seller was looking for £350. No-one wanted it. The frame was last seen on Glasgow Gumtree in February.

Frames which haven't been refurbished seem to go for about 120-150 quid on eBay. That's about right, I reckon. Remember, we're not talking about something that's really rare. Rattrays made thousands and thousands of them.

I viewed a complete, fixed wheel path racer just outside Glasgow last year, maybe the year before. It had dents and dings and the seller wanted 200-odd quid. Too much for me. It sold, though, and the next thing I know, it's on London Gumtree for in excess of £400 - for a damaged frame! Someone actually paid that for it. There was a post about it on this forum. Just make sure you don't go daft. You'll enjoy it more if you don't pay through the nose.

Anyone thinking of buying this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dolan-Track-Champion-Frame-White-New_W0QQitemZ150341613328QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item150341613328&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

DON"T

It is not a track champion

^ how do u know?

Different frame, no aero tubing.
Compare to a real one below...

what is it

just got back from the marathon/a day drinking in the sun and spontaneously bought this (the slightly inebriated trigger finger): http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110381091802

my first project (gonna keep the gears, as i want to travel europe this summer)...please convince me i got a good deal!

Campag Pista Wheels - £60 BIN - UK

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fixed-Wheel-Bike-Wheels-Fixie_W0QQitemZ320364785525QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item320364785525&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Buy them for the hubs.

Campa Pista Wheels - £275 BIN - London

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/campagnolo-c-record-track-wheelset-sheriff-star-fixed_W0QQitemZ250413684022QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item250413684022&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Buy them for the hubs.

Hetchins Pista Frame - Auction - UK

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/hetchins-track-frame_W0QQitemZ220402945735QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item220402945735&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

You've been busy DMC xD
Jammy - Thanks for letting us know good spot! the actuall aero frame is a beaut

dunno if this is up yet, kinda steep but looks good, I am no aficionado on anything but at least its shiny and i think you can catch a train out there and back for like 20 quid

dunno if this is up yet, kinda steep but looks good, I am no aficionado on anything but at least its shiny and i think you can catch a train out there and back for like 20 quid

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p2761.l1259&item=250412112842&viewitem=

and there is the link

Jammy - Thanks for letting us know good spot! the actuall aero frame is a beaut

?!?!?

You're welcome. I do like to help out. ;-)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1960s-CLASSIC-RALEIGH-RECORD-TRACK-FRAME-23-INCH_W0QQitemZ320363962438QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_Bicycle_RL?hash=item320363962438&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

To big for meh, but would love this.