eBay and Craigslist finds

Rory O'Brein - Auction - UK

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rory-Obrien-track-cycle-/270723339926?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f085e5696

Wow this went cheap. Besides the pump, the bike is perfect. Nice geometry, fitted with brake and mudguard eyelets. If I were in the UK and the bike just a bit smaller, I would have bid a crazy amount of money on this.

Mavic Ellipse - £217 BIN - China
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270726372883&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

What is the weight that these wheels can take??!
can the 20 spokes cope with road use and 200lbs?

this can't be right. some guy selling this colnago, sounds dodgy. anyone missing it?

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/colnago-sport-racing-bike/76698197

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^ post it in the stolen bikes thread

Nice Dave Marsh three hours, still cheap, no bids etc...

this can't be right. some guy selling this colnago, sounds dodgy. anyone missing it?

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/colnago-sport-racing-bike/76698197

It's a lower-end model. Might be legit.

So, anyone here get the Neil Orrell?
Kept an eye on it, but went out of my reach. Lovely though....

same here, went for far far too much! it was nice, but not that nice!

not sure if this thread is like porn, i.e. no posting of your own, but I can't find a FAQ for it, so here goes...

Got a voigtlander vito ii folding camera (35mm) in pretty damn nice nick. Currently at £50, though really its worth more like £75-125. Just a heads up in case anyone wants.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160562088531&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

same here, went for far far too much! it was nice, but not that nice!

Yeah right, surprised (gutted) it went that high. Been looking at your Goff a bit too much now as well, suppose to be thinking of other things...must.stay.on.track

so lovely looking i'm tempted to build up a classic road road bike around this groupset

this has 15 mins left and is a tenner http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peugeot-P10-Road-Touring-Bicycle-/260755947888?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item3cb6440170#ht_857wt_1031

Bloody lovely Cougar around the 230 with 30 mins to go...

^ that is very nice

Yeah right, surprised (gutted) it went that high. Been looking at your Goff a bit too much now as well, suppose to be thinking of other things...must.stay.on.track

goff sale was to hopefully fund buying of the orrell!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Miyata-Vintage-Team-Track-Frame-NOS-FREE-SHIPPING-/150575798168

WANT!

Well, it's NOS, the BIN price is allright, so why haven't you bought it yet?
Your partner, your financial position, frame size, shipping costs and customs ?
You will not get similar offers that often.

WANT!

BOUGHT!

and +1 to ^ =))

Congrats!
And it can become an expensive buy joyfull week for you.
Check yr mail.

What is the weight that these wheels can take??!
can the 20 spokes cope with road use and 200lbs?
???

When you hit a pothole at 40mph descending one of Surreys finest hills you'll be able to tell us!

Congrats!

hehe thanks! i actually bought it ages ago - still on its way =)) cheers for the email

Cheers gav... Helpful...

What is the weight that these wheels can take??!
can the 20 spokes cope with road use and 200lbs?

They might only use 20 spokes but they are quite substantial bladed steel spokes, not a regular thin round spoke.

Obviously it's only one case but I'm circa 200lbs and I have a set of Aksium road wheels which are a similar 20-spoke design, and I've not had any problems with those. And the Ellipses are probably built a fair bit stiffer (and therefore stronger). The ride might be a bit harsh but they should be at least as strong as a road wheel and probably quite a bit stronger, especially laterally. They're certainly heavier than a set of road wheels of the same price which would suggest more material, less flex, etc.

Cheers gav... Helpful...

I aim to please. What's this new roadie bike you've got?