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

[RichardB]

All bikes should have mirrors like these. Safety and all that.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAWES-AD...PIC/133471454647?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

 

[RichardB]

Andy Thompson moved to Orbit in the 80's I think, if its one of his then its certainly not shabby lol

The seller thinks the build/paint quality isn't all that great (lug finishing, paint adherence etc) so although it's 531C I have a feeling it is mass-produced. Nothing wrong with that, as long as the price is reasonable.

 

[Kempstonian]

All bikes should have mirrors like these. Safety and all that.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAWES-AD...PIC/133471454647?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

Great if you want to apply makeup while you ride! 😄

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

All bikes should have mirrors like these. Safety and all that.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAWES-AD...PIC/133471454647?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

They’re not big enough. Larger mirrors needed

 

[carpenter]

Not sure about this https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/colnago-art-retro-racing-bike/1386269176 @teddb7 any thoughts ?

I think I know what you mean - colour doesn't really "do anything" for me, also Quando hubs suggest it has been done up on the cheap, apologies if anyone uses and loves Quando

 

[RichardB]

They’re not big enough. Larger mirrors needed

This could start an arms race. A bit like the 'my telly covers more hectares of wall than yours does' which seems to be the sport with my neighbours.

 

[Poacher]

Orbit Gold Medal 22.5" relisted after attracting no bids. Can't help thinking putting 531c in the title might help drawing in potential buyers.
(Also spelling "vintage" correctly and, slightly controversially, adding "eroica" )
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114444074691?ViewItem=&item=114444074691

 

[Chris S]

All bikes should have mirrors like these. Safety and all that.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAWES-AD...PIC/133471454647?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

Every time I see a bike covered in mirrors and lights I think of Quadrophenia.

 

[avecReynolds531]

Nice 22" Bob Jackson Super Tourist in Leeds (at £107 just now - but 25 bids): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...nd=Bob+Jackson&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

 

[RichardB]

Orbit Gold Medal 22.5" relisted after attracting no bids. Can't help thinking putting 531c in the title might help drawing in potential buyers.
(Also spelling "vintage" correctly and, slightly controversially, adding "eroica" )
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114444074691?ViewItem=&item=114444074691

That's a textbook example of a poor listing. Photographs few and poor, briefest description which says almost nothing, poor title, no 'magic words' in the heading, ridiculous starting price. No wonder he got no bids. Opportunioty for someone, though.

Nice 22" Bob Jackson Super Tourist in Leeds (at £107 just now - but 25 bids): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Bob-Jackson-Touring-cycle-LEroica/303707155839?_trkparms=aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20131231084308&meid=e82eaa960a034cdf85f16f8f6f776efa&pid=100010&rk=3&rkt=12&mehot=pp&sd=114444074691&itm=303707155839&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2047675&algv=DefaultOrganic&brand=Bob+Jackson&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

I used to go past Bob Jackson's shop on my way to work back in 1970. I used to lust after a Bob Jackson (and so did all my mates, which made them even more desirable). It's too far away for me to bid on, and I fully expect it to go mental in the last 24 hours. Still unaffordable, then Beautiful bike, though.

 

[Paulus]

A Specialized Allez in Derby.
A bit over priced maybe?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speciali...413573?hash=item3b4c507c45:g:-KoAAOSws6JfHq9p

 

[Gunk]

I quite like that, it’s not worth £500 though

 

[rogerzilla]

This looks interesting - a mystery 58cm frameset with lovely seat stay wrap over & top eye decoration, chain stay and brake bridges and lugs. I don't recognise what it is, but the top eye motif reminded of Major Nichols - I could be well wrong.

Currently £5.00 in Bath: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unknown-...691852?hash=item5db43a824c:g:2O8AAOSwAnhfagjy

Went for good money. The frame number isn't from a MN and the top eye detail has been added later, so it could be anything. Nice lugs, though. I'd be a bit worried about rust around the BB, which looks epic.

 

[rogerzilla]

I quite like that, it’s not worth £500 though

Bit late for an American Flyers replica, and that Hargroves decal is unforgivable.

 

[avecReynolds531]

Went for good money. The frame number isn't from a MN and the top eye detail has been added later, so it could be anything. Nice lugs, though. I'd be a bit worried about rust around the BB, which looks epic.

Yes, was missing the normal MN prefix for the frame number & rust doesn't look great.

The top eye lining just another part of the mystery frame - someone thought it worth buying in the end & maybe knows what it is.