You’ve a superior group set so worth a bit more. It has the same frame - including the seat post - as the one I bought
I have considered doing this but, as I have a couple of other bikes I ride on a regular basis and I reckon the cost would probably be between £100 and £150 in today’s market, I haven’t yet decided if it’s worthwhile doing so.Maybe I've misunderstood?
I thought he had a perfectly good bike that needed a new seatpost but he couldn't find one anywhere and its an odd/obsolete size.
If I was in that position I'd ask a bike builder or metal worker (who knows) if they could make something the right length/shape/dimeter rather than scrapping the bike. Worth asking.
Either that or keep it as my 'out of the saddle bike!'
Seat post will probably be 25.4. Not a rare beast at all.
A few years ago a friend decided he did not want to spend any money on his round town hybrid. So he put it on eBay . “For spares or repairs , only bid if you are willing and have the ability to carry out repairs, collection only”.The winning bidder persuaded him to send it by courier . Next message from buyer , I have taken the bike to cycle shop , they say the bike is unrideable and dangerous and will cost £ xxxx to repair . In order to preserve his eBay rating ,he drove quite a distance to collect the bike and hand back the purchase price . He then donated it to a bike recycling charity.
not yet costed me £75 by courier too
Whats your Ebay ID?
If it is as described, have the integrity to keep and ride it.
Aren’t you in Guernsey? If so it’s hardly surprising it’s taking a bit longer and cost a bit more than for the mainland?
is it a superior group set? modern 105 might be better than old Ultegra
