Ebay and auction watch: let us know if you see something

[wonderdog]

It's much cheaper if you like unfashionable stuff that other people turn up their noses at. That goes for pretty much anything, not just bikes.

I've picked up some absolute bargains because old lugged steel is not sought after by the mainstream cyclist. Deals like a near-mint 531 framed 80's Raleigh hybrid for £20 are not to be sniffed at! A lot of new sales are clearly driven by C2W, which reduces cycling to a commoditised monthly cost much like having a mobile phone contract. The secondhand market is also awash with ex-C2W cast-off bikes that have been replaced by new model ones, which leaves the older classic/vintage stuff rather out in the cold. The longer the mainstream buyer ignores vintage steel the better as far as I'm concerned as it means better choice for less money for those of us who prefer them.

Now here's a bit of alright ... should one collect and ride home or are you lot being a little too insular? From an era in which I tend to wallow.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bianchi-...m=233102448898&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

 

[woodbutcher]

Now here's a bit of alright ... should one collect and ride home or are you lot being a little too insular? From an era in which I tend to wallow.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bianchi-Campione-Del-Mondo-1973-1974-Campagnolo-Road-bike-Racer-Celeste/233102448898?_trkparms=aid=888007&algo=DISC.MBE&ao=1&asc=55676&meid=9b789ddd56bd4aa383d1ff60eea86375&pid=100009&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=173748140243&itm=233102448898&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

Oh boy wonderdog thats the bike l have been lusting after for ages ........whats more it is in Skovde which is just down the road from my partners house in Sweden ! l am going to keep a very close watch on it but l imagine that the winning bid will be too rich for me !

 

[woodbutcher]

Now here's a bit of alright ... should one collect and ride home or are you lot being a little too insular? From an era in which I tend to wallow.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bianchi-Campione-Del-Mondo-1973-1974-Campagnolo-Road-bike-Racer-Celeste/233102448898?_trkparms=aid=888007&algo=DISC.MBE&ao=1&asc=55676&meid=9b789ddd56bd4aa383d1ff60eea86375&pid=100009&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=173748140243&itm=233102448898&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

A question about this bike can anyone explain why there is no serial number on the headtube ? l was under the impression that Bianchi usually put the number at the top of the tube rather than on the b/b shell !

 

[midlife]

Position of the frame number depended on the model, over the years it seemed to me that the older the bike the more chance it was on the head tube.

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Nice, but Swedenland is not exactly just round the corner to collect it...…
I've also a feeling that it will fetch way more than the amount I can justify on boys toys, especially as I'm not short of them now!

 

[BalkanExpress]

@woodbutcher, if you look at the postage costs, you as a local may be in with a Chance .

 

[mikeymustard]

Don't know about the frame but the rest of this bike has got to be worth having
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mens-Road-Racing-Bike-shimano-600-Headset-Chain-Set-Hope-Hub-Mavic-Rims/113579961467?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20140122125356&meid=7180f3722cc14e3fb91bd78654431821&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=12&sd=163496527527&itm=113579961467&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Very nice Seagrave(? never heard of them)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Road-Racing-Bike-Reynolds-531-Frame-forks-VGC/153348152962?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20140122125356&meid=7180f3722cc14e3fb91bd78654431821&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=12&sd=163496527527&itm=153348152962&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

This one'll instantly make you look like a seasoned tourer!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-retro-Raleigh-Royal-Reynolds-531-racing-touring-bicycle-bike-mavic-rims/163501204155?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20140122125356&meid=9d3fc69581ee43408c3869e1ed14d644&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=12&sd=392219351811&itm=163501204155&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

A much tidier Raleigh Royal:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-RALEIGH-ROYAL-ROAD-BIKE-22-5-FRAME/392219351811?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20140122125356&meid=7180f3722cc14e3fb91bd78654431821&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=12&sd=163496527527&itm=392219351811&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Here's a sad little puppy that desperately needs some love:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rory-O-brien-Vintage-Classic-Road-Racing-Bike-1970s-Ride-Well-531-Tube/333028049395?_trkparms=aid=888007&algo=DISC.MBE&ao=1&asc=55676&meid=0cba8bf393f84f82a37ca896cb329be9&pid=100009&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=292926682202&itm=333028049395&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

 

[midlife]

Probably bidding for the Simplex Retrofriction levers on the O'Brien

 

[woodbutcher]

@woodbutcher, if you look at the postage costs, you as a local may be in with a Chance .

I emailed the seller and he would agree to hold onto the bike until June when l will be in Sweden anyway because my partner comes from a town close to him and we will be visiting her mother in the summer so you never know

 

[biggs682]

Alan Shorter with Nouvo Record mech and drilled rear dropouts saving vital grams. £100 start Milton Keynes.

Somebody got this at a good price

 

[mikeymustard]

Probably bidding for the Simplex Retrofriction levers on the O'Brien

very nice!

 

[Soltydog]

WOW
View: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2039045739514046

 

[stalagmike]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/192804496221

Decent looking Pug with low start. Miles away from me though...

 

[mikeymustard]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/192804496221

Decent looking Pug with low start. Miles away from me though...

crikey that's a big'un! Like the colour scheme

 

[stalagmike]

crikey that's a big'un! Like the colour scheme

Would be a lovely fit for me. Agree, nice colours.