eBay and Craigslist finds

^ No photos/link, but if it's free then "yes" it's worth building up whatever it is, if only for the experience.

There is nothing wrong with lower grade tubesets (I'll warrant that few here could tell the difference in a blind test), the point is that there is so much 531 about that there is little point in paying for less.

This is especially so, as the difference in cost is minimal on account of all the chancers flogging conversions that they think are worth the sum of their parts.

^ No photos/link, but if it's free then "yes" it's worth building up whatever it is, if only for the experience.

There is nothing wrong with lower grade tubesets (I'll warrant that few here could tell the difference in a blind test), the point is that there is so much 531 about that there is little point in paying for less.

This is especially so, as the difference in cost is minimal on account of all the chancers flogging conversions that they think are worth the sum of their parts.

Exactly. I wasn't trying to sound snobby! At least with 531 you know you're probably getting something fairly well made. Though I suppose the same could be said for 501.

Whenever someone asks me what to look for when buying a used bike I'll usually say 'go for 531 at least' as that seems to be a general guideline for getting something that isn't total bullshit.

Needless to say, I would never, ever advise someone to buy a conversion from eBay - these are rarely worth the sum of their parts, whereas original road bikes are often worth more.

Ah maaan, now there's jizz everywhere.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151020814573?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FONDRIEST-ITALIAN-TRACK-PISTA-STEEL-FRAME-FORKS-51-52cm-VGC-/130879099471?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1e7900924fhttp://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5574889051&toolid=10001&campid=5336525415&item=130879099471&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]

awesome, would buy if i had the money

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/FONDRIEST-ITALIAN-TRACK-PISTA-STEEL-FRAME-FORKS-51-52cm-VGC-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/oTsAAMXQBwlRNf0m/$T2eC16h,!yME9s5qJGKmBRNf0mW1MQ~~60_58.JPG

NOS Silver Cinelli LA Bullhorns £15 BIN

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cinelli-L-A-84-bullhorn-handle-bars-silver-/290892418023?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item43ba8a0be7

£650 +£170 P&P Bargain...

^^ Damn it, too slow, what a steal.

This looks to be an absolute Bargain! not long left....

Read the rules and remove links to your own items.

Oh noes! Someone over on CTC is selling the bike I would most like to be riding when I turn up for the London Classic on Monday!
http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=74239

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/cannondalekid71/B44EDC9C-6977-4321-B821-CB7128633616-1136-000000D79156AB63_zpsc7d32952.jpg
I had a go on one of these at the Cycle Show a few years back and it made oi larf lots. Sadly I don't have a spare £600, nor for that matter a partner who would look kindly on such silliness. So over to you folks!

I hadn't read the Rule Book.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1987-RALEIGH-CORSA-TEAM-REPLICA-BIKE-501-AREO-TUBING-RACER-65CM-SERVICED-/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/z/4jAAAOxyW9RRXXAT/$T2eC16NHJI!E9qSO8GUrBR((!Sg9lQ~~60_57.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111044219603&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

I kinda want it. if it was worse listed and cheaper I would.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FONDRIEST-ITALIAN-TRACK-PISTA-STEEL-FRAME-FORKS-51-52cm-VGC-/130879099471?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1e7900924f

awesome, would buy if i had the money

I see a lot of great frames being sold from Budapest/Warsaw etc. Has anyone bought one? And if so whats the delivery like? Did it come well packed? Did you have to pay import duties/taxes etc?

Oh noes! Someone over on CTC is selling the bike I would most like to be riding when I turn up for the London Classic on Monday!
http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=74239

I had a go on one of these at the Cycle Show a few years back and it made oi larf lots. Sadly I don't have a spare £600, nor for that matter a partner who would look kindly on such silliness. So over to you folks!

I really like these bikes, but I just don't get their prices. 660 for a "toy" is just 400 too much.
eBay Listing

Priced for a quick sale?

Jokers :)

^^ Damn it, too slow, what a steal.

Got to admit, bought a pair, put up here for half a hour then thought better just get the other and seller combined postage so second was free P&P.

^ Let me know if you decide to stop being a greedy fucker.

XX

Will do, Might of been 45 I left before buying, Not so greedy I didn't pickup the NOS 3ttt Moscow bars too... ; )

link?

Awesome

I see a lot of great frames being sold from Budapest/Warsaw etc. Has anyone bought one? And if so whats the delivery like? Did it come well packed? Did you have to pay import duties/taxes etc?

Have you ever bought any frame set or full bike from UK?
East Europe is probably in the same planet with the same variety of people like anywhere else. There is as much probability to get wrong boxed frame as from anywhere else.
Another nuance - postage prices usually are lowers than in West Europe.
And yes, there's no import duties/taxes etc.

Have you ever bought any frame set or full bike from UK?
East Europe is probably in the same planet with the same variety of people like anywhere else. There is as much probability to get wrong boxed frame as from anywhere else.
Another nuance - postage prices usually are lowers than in West Europe.
And yes, there's no import duties/taxes etc.

I choose my bikes like I choose my women... meticulously. Plus I can always hunt down the SOB who has ripped me off in the UK. Too lazy to do the same to someone on the continent.

well with hungarians and poles there is a good chance they're somewhere in london

lol
The same with lithuanians I suppose.
I'm lithuanian too, still based in a homeland .

Vintager Woodrup

Not cheap but sure is a beaut!