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

[SkipdiverJohn]

Maybe you can persuade @woodbutcher to go down market a bit....

 

[woodbutcher]

Maybe you can persuade @woodbutcher to go down market a bit....

I don't understand all the measurements .....what does the frame measure (in cms.) centre of crank to seatbolt would give me a clue .

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

I don't understand all the measurements .....what does the frame measure (in cms.) centre of crank to seatbolt would give me a clue .

For all you Johnny Foreigners over there who don't use proper measurements like what we do, 21" is 53 cm.

 

[woodbutcher]

For all you Johnny Foreigners over there who don't use proper measurements like what we do, 21" is 53 cm.

Ahh yes now l see it. l missed the frame measurement what with all the other measurements generously provided

 

[Paulus]

Been watching this golden oldie get cheaper just a shame it's not got bigger https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BSA-Spor...076649?hash=item4da514a9e9:g:UkcAAOSwwD1d6OFW

That's a nice bike, same as you, it's just a tad too small.

 

[woodbutcher]

This is the bike l would go for in a heartbeat except it is just to big for me , l could ride it l guess but not in any comfort. Such a shame folks because although the seller describes it as rare they apparently don't know just how rare . It is described as ovoid or oval framed which would lead the uninitiated to think its a 992 but it ain't ! This is an Argal all welded aluminium frame and l have never seen another one for sale. They were finished in green or blue like this one or yellow to special order.....oh how l wish l were longer in the leg department
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Velo-VIT...pagnolo-nombreuses-pieces-neuves/352945167047

 

[DCBassman]

This is the bike l would go for in a heartbeat except it is just to big for me , l could ride it l guess but not in any comfort. Such a shame folks because although the seller describes it as rare they apparently don't know just how rare . It is described as ovoid or oval framed which would lead the uninitiated to think its a 992 but it ain't ! This is an Argal all welded aluminium frame and l have never seen another one for sale. They were finished in green or blue like this one or yellow to special order.....oh how l wish l were longer in the leg department
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Velo-VIT...pagnolo-nombreuses-pieces-neuves/352945167047

Those drop bars look *huge*!

 

[woodbutcher]

Those drop bars look *huge*!

gorilla arms ?

 

[DCBassman]

I'm about to switch my roadie back to drops. Compacts on a riser stem, for the moment, as due back surgery in a couple of weeks. Then later maybe back to the 'normal' stem. Originally had full size Scott Anatomics on it, could barely use the brakes...
Bad news to have stumpy limbs, no?

 

[woodbutcher]

I'm about to switch my roadie back to drops. Compacts on a riser stem, for the moment, as due back surgery in a couple of weeks. Then later maybe back to the 'normal' stem. Originally had full size Scott Anatomics on it, could barelu use the brakes...
Bad news to have stumpy limbs, no?

Ooh! best wishes and bonne chance for your surgery being a complete success !

 

[DCBassman]

Ooh! best wishes and bonne chance for your surgery being a complete success !

Thanks!

 

[biggs682]

That Vitus does look good

 

[DCLane]

A 531 fork/framed Raleigh (Record Ace?) for £60 start in Huddersfield: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raleigh-...-531-forks-23inch-Orbit-hub-gear/164052841049

 

[RamoRuon]

Those drop bars look *huge*!

Obscenely!

 

[DCLane]

1930's Sun Club in Manchester for £100 start: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-bycicle/202895066750