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

[nonowt]

I saw that but didn't think much of it. Any good?

The Legnano has one of those welded on plates for a brake bridge, so not a quality bike.

This mid-70s Gitane in Wakey looks nice @DCLane . Although it'll be riddled with French threads!

 

[RamoRuon]

I saw that but didn't think much of it. Any good?

As I say, I'm fairly new to this restoration lark; I've only ever come across Legnano road bikes therefore I'm a bit out of my depth on a 5-speed townie so your guess is as good as mine!


Our LBS at uni sells through bikes of this type quite well so the demand is still there (surprisingly). Depending on how the auction goes, I might take a punt myself. New academic year at the end of September = plenty of freshers .


EDIT: Beaten to it by nonowt; thanks for the pointers mate - good to know.

 

[Poacher]

What was probably once a decent touring frame, apparently powder coated without bothering to remove or mask the rear canti adjuster or headset, converted to single speed, with just a front brake, and I can't imagine it's been ridden with the saddle at that angle. Apart from that, what's not to like?
Oh, chain's a bit slack. Currently at 99p with no bids. Here.

Rather more attractive, a 54cm BSB400 frame and forks, currently 99p, reserve not met. Here.

 

[DCLane]

This mid-70s Gitane in Wakey looks nice @DCLane . Although it'll be riddled with French threads!

I was hoping no-one else would notice that ...

 

[midlife]

i'd have the suede saddle off the Gitane

 

[netman]

i'd have the suede saddle off the Gitane

And I'll take the chainset...!

 

[biggs682]

And I'll take the chainset...!

Anything left for me ?

 

[RamoRuon]

Anything left for me ?

I'm sure if you ask nicely (once you get there and find nothing left) you might get your BFH .

 

[biggs682]

This looks nice https://www.shpock.com/en-gb/i/XTSXVy7kATUkBfIL/vintage-mens-condor-bike

 

[biggs682]

Not vintage but looks like a good price


View: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/918304308507093/

 

[Poacher]

Not vintage but looks like a good price


View: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/918304308507093/

"Great fun on old railway lines and on flatfish ground."

Looks brill, but with just 7 gears I'd need a turbot-charger.
Wish I could have flounder plaice for it, but since you're a sole trader I'll let you have first dabs.


I'll get me coat.

 

[biggs682]

"Great fun on old railway lines and on flatfish ground."

Looks brill, but with just 7 gears I'd need a turbot-charger.
Wish I could have flounder plaice for it, but since you're a sole trader I'll let you have first dabs.


I'll get me coat.

If i could get it in the garage then i would have a go , but alas no room for it

 

[RamoRuon]

This looks nice https://www.shpock.com/en-gb/i/XTSXVy7kATUkBfIL/vintage-mens-condor-bike

Tidy, but unfortunately the listing's description is for the wrong bike. Nice find, though .

 

[RamoRuon]

Anyone fancy a 531 1945 Hobbs of Barbican?

 

[Poacher]

Very smart looking full chrome Scapin SLX frameset, 53 cm.

Same seller has a Mercian 753 frameset, 22.5", red with sky blue panels and barber's pole, plus many other interesting lots such as NOS Galli front & rear derailleurs and brakes.

Edit: the Galli RD appears to be this one on disraeligears, dating from c. 1984.