Carrera Tony Doyle epic GT

[biggs682]

Just picked up this very tidy and original Carrera which as some on here will know I have a bit of a soft spot for.

With a great retro splatter paint finish on Reynolds 501 tubing .

And Shimano exage 300 ex running gear . . Just needs some new tyres and a tweak on the rear spokes .

 

[Cycleops]

Reynolds tubing. How old do you reckon Martin.

 

[dan_bo]

Mid 80s. Like that.

 

[midlife]

Did the 501 decals get revamped about 1989 to that design?

 

[biggs682]

Reynolds tubing. How old do you reckon Martin.

I would say late 80's , will have a check at some point for date codes

 

[Cycleops]

I should mention this nothing to do with the TV series Ballykissangel!

 

[raleighnut]

Nice

 

[biggs682]

First 1.5 miles covered

 

[fossyant]

Late 80's early 90's for crazy splat paint jobs.

 

[biggs682]

Late 80's early 90's for crazy splat paint jobs.

This one is quite tame when compared to other late 80's and early 90's paint jobs

 

[biggs682]

@Kempstonian here you go

 

[Kempstonian]

Hmmm... yes, that's rather nice. The paint job might take some getting used to, but I don't dislike it at all. Maybe I should come and see it?

 

[rogerzilla]

All Konas were splatter jobs in the late 80s.

 

[stevetewk]

Hi chaps, I have a Tony Doyle Epic Carrera in my shed that looks pretty identical to biggs photos above (okay it's a bit dirtier and grubbier!). I keep meaning to dispose of it as I've not ridden it for something like 7 years - since I bought a succession of Treks. Sounds like it might be worth advertising it for a few quid?
Steve

 

[biggs682]

Hi chaps, I have a Tony Doyle Epic Carrera in my shed that looks pretty identical to biggs photos above (okay it's a bit dirtier and grubbier!). I keep meaning to dispose of it as I've not ridden it for something like 7 years - since I bought a succession of Treks. Sounds like it might be worth advertising it for a few quid?
Steve

Evening @stevetewk the old Carrera's are nice bikes normally and yes if not in use get it advertised , where are you based ?