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

[mikeymustard]

I've been looking for a cheap Brooks saddle for an old bike, but came across some leather saddles from Sella Italia on ebay, 3 styles in brown or black, all at £15. Far cheaper than any where else online. I've taken a punt & ordered a Storica & a Mitica model, hopefully they'll be as comfy as a Brooks Ideal for your retro rides https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Saddles/...Material=Leather&rt=nc&_trksid=p2046732.m1684

also @carpenter , @Milkfloat , @DCLane very tempting, anyone received theirs yet?

 

[biggs682]

I'd rather like this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ladies-M...-19-frame-manufactured-1975-pink/264228503699

Anyone in or near Derby that could help with collection and packing up into a box by any chance please?

That is nice and love the Colour

 

[biggs682]

Anybody feeling lucky

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/road-bike-frame-vintage-vitus-979/1333003984

 

[woodbutcher]

Anybody feeling lucky

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/road-bike-frame-vintage-vitus-979/1333003984

Yes l saw it ....right price, wrong size for me , curses !!

 

[biggs682]

Yes l saw it ....right price, wrong size for me , curses !!

I was getting all excited till i read that the seat post is stuck fast

 

[mikeymustard]

I was getting all excited till i read that the seat post is stuck fast

yeah, alu post in alu frame's gotta be either risking caustic will dissolve the alu oxide before it dissolves the frame or cut it out. I worked with caustic for many years in an extrusion factory, so I'd plump for cutting!

 

[biggs682]

yeah, alu post in alu frame's gotta be either risking caustic will dissolve the alu oxide before it dissolves the frame or cut it out. I worked with caustic for many years in an extrusion factory, so I'd plump for cutting!

I would pump for leaving it well alone

 

[Kempstonian]

I would pump for leaving it well alone

Like a nice rosy red apple with a maggot inside... shame really

 

[Kempstonian]

Interesting one in Huddersfield - a Merlin that's not a Merlin?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Old-Raci...m=192853119690&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

 

[Kempstonian]

Oh how I wish I still had mine...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...592867?hash=item1a772d14e3:g:tQwAAOSwAE9b3vl2

Mine had fancier lugs and gears too.

 

[carpenter]

also @carpenter , @Milkfloat , @DCLane very tempting, anyone received theirs yet?

estimated delivery - Monday 18th

 

[DCLane]

Interesting one in Huddersfield - a Merlin that's not a Merlin?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Old-Racing-BikeThis-was-once-the-State-of-the-Art-Frame-Reynolds-531-Tubing/192853119690?_trkparms=aid=888007&algo=DISC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20140328180637&meid=3abea8157d814a5f93e1f867a825fca2&pid=100009&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=132973961672&itm=192853119690&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

I saw that

Any idea what it might be?

 

[biggs682]

I saw that

Any idea what it might be?

Not keen on the rust nr to the rear drop out might only be surface

 

[Milkfloat]

also @carpenter , @Milkfloat , @DCLane very tempting, anyone received theirs yet?

Mine just arrived - very fancy for £15. I could be tempted by another to lock away.

 

[Milkfloat]

Mine just arrived - very fancy for £15. I could be tempted by another to lock away.

I just jumped in and got the endurance saddle in honey. Worse case I will sell them on if I don't get on with them.