1960s bike with Les Ephgrave frame.

[biggs682]

that looks great @wolosp and just needs a wipe down with a good service to me

depending on what you are expecting i might be interested

 

[mikeymustard]

I had a Falcon with a saddle like that - like sitting on a shaped brick!
Depending on what you are expecting I'll give you £1 more than @biggs682

 

[uphillstruggler]

What sort of bike are you looking at for retirement?

i would keep that if you can afford it - i couldn't let something like that go to be honest

 

[biggs682]

What sort of bike are you looking at for retirement?

i would keep that if you can afford it - i couldn't let something like that go to be honest

Must admit I agree @uphillstruggler maybe swap to some flat bars

 

[uphillstruggler]

Must admit I agree @uphillstruggler maybe swap to some flat bars

what are these flat bars you speak of? id keep it exactly as is.

 

[biggs682]

what are these flat bars you speak of? id keep it exactly as is.

So would I but the owner might find them easier to use

 

[uphillstruggler]

So would I but the owner might find them easier to use

fair point

 

[wolosp]

@uphillstruggler @biggs682 - I currently have a Trek Mountain bike, which I have been using for general, local runs, but I'm currently looking at getting a Specialized Diverge A1 as I want a bike more suited for road than my Trek but one that can also handle canal towpaths etc.
By the way, the last time that I rode the Ephgrave, I took the same short local road route that I had cycled on my Trek, and without trying, cut over ten minutes off my normal time!
I had thought of keeping the Ephgrave, but I'd like a modern bike, so am looking to finance the purchase of a new bike by selling the Ephgrave.
Re bars; I much prefer drop bars over flat bars.

 

[biggs682]

@uphillstruggler @biggs682 - I currently have a Trek Mountain bike, which I have been using for general, local runs, but I'm currently looking at getting a Specialized Diverge A1 as I want a bike more suited for road than my Trek but one that can also handle canal towpaths etc.
By the way, the last time that I rode the Ephgrave, I took the same short local road route that I had cycled on my Trek, and without trying, cut over ten minutes off my normal time!
I had thought of keeping the Ephgrave, but I'd like a modern bike, so am looking to finance the purchase of a new bike by selling the Ephgrave.
Re bars; I much prefer drop bars over flat bars.

that all sounds possible and understandable

 

[uphillstruggler]

@uphillstruggler @biggs682 - I currently have a Trek Mountain bike, which I have been using for general, local runs, but I'm currently looking at getting a Specialized Diverge A1 as I want a bike more suited for road than my Trek but one that can also handle canal towpaths etc.
By the way, the last time that I rode the Ephgrave, I took the same short local road route that I had cycled on my Trek, and without trying, cut over ten minutes off my normal time!
I had thought of keeping the Ephgrave, but I'd like a modern bike, so am looking to finance the purchase of a new bike by selling the Ephgrave.
Re bars; I much prefer drop bars over flat bars.

Understandable. I'm not interested in another bike ( no room) but why don't you gauge interest here first.

Best of luck with the search and sale.

 

[wolosp]

....why don't you gauge interest here first.

I have already seen from this post that there is quite a bit of interest in my bike.
I propose to list it in the 'Classics and Vintage Classifieds' column on this site with a guide price shortly.

 

[wolosp]

The bike is now sold.
It is going to a warmer climate - Australia, where I'm sure it'll be a rare sight on the roads!
I've ordered my new bike and hope to contribute to this forum in due course.
Paul

 

[mikeymustard]

Australia?? You don't mess around do you?
What does it cost to post a bike to oz?

 

[wolosp]

Australia?? You don't mess around do you?
What does it cost to post a bike to oz?

The buyer is arranging shipment, that was a condition of the sale that I made.
I had a bad experience several years ago when I sold an item to a buyer in the USA and a certain well-known courier company trashed it. I worked for nearly a year before I received compensation.