Barry Hoban 531 retro racer

[totallyfixed]

Hi,

Are you suggesting I can get this restored for £150? I'd def keep if that was the case. Do you have any more info...

Have a look here, well worth it.
http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/renovation

 

[DCLane]

@DCCD - @biggs682 is able to collect

So, can I have first option on it please?

 

[DCCD]

Google how to measure a frame, from here I would say it is a 23inch or there about.

Thanks.
Measured from top of seat post to crank centre = 22.5inches

 

[DCCD]

@DCCD - @biggs682 is able to collect

So, can I have first option on it please?

Yes, see measurement above, still ok? If yes, it's yours, biggs682 to collect.

 

[DCCD]

Is this still up for grabs?

If Size is not suitable for DCLane, you have 2nd dibbs

 

[midlife]

Slightly off topic DCCD but do you drive an impreza?

Shaun

 

[DCCD]

Have a look here, well worth it.
http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/renovation

Slightly off topic DCCD but do you drive an impreza?

Shaun

occassionally

 

[DCLane]

@DCCD - that size is too big by about an inch

Therefore, please let @ComedyPilot have it. Thanks to @biggs682 for offering to collect.

 

[DCCD]

Is this still up for grabs?

Hi comedy pilot, do you want it - it's available.

 

[ComedyPilot]

Sadly it is too big for me - by the same as DCLane - 1 inch

 

[totallyfixed]

Unreal! Over 30,000 cyclists on here and no one wants it, you could sell that elsewhere for at least double.

 

[DCCD]

Unreal! Over 30,000 cyclists on here and no one wants it, you could sell that elsewhere for at least double.

Yep, I'm surprised no one wants it. I might end up doing the Mercian restore if I keep it.

 

[GarethG]

Still trying to justify it to myself. Do you think it will fit someone thats 5ft9in/5ft10in? About to fly home so will try and make a decision and work out if I can collect it.

 

[DCCD]

Still trying to justify it to myself. Do you think it will fit someone thats 5ft9in/5ft10in? About to fly home so will try and make a decision and work out if I can collect it.

I'm 5'7" and its a tad big for me but it didn't put me off riding it. Being 2 or 3 inches taller should be ideal.

 

[And]

If you do keep it, Vernon Barker are just as good at restorations and probably cheaper:
http://www.vernonbarkercycles.co.uk/index.html
I've had bikes repainted at both Mercian and Barkers.