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

[DCLane]

@wafter - that's a nice lo-pro but waaay too big for me.

 

[biggs682]

@wafter - that's a nice lo-pro but waaay too big for me.

A d I reckon it will sell as well

 

[wafter]

@wafter - that's a nice lo-pro but waaay too big for me.

Probably for the best then, judging by the "I really shouldn't get another" mentality present in this thread

 

[Jameshow]

"Interesting" Raleigh SBDU TT(?) bike for those with vintage aero aspirations and the flexibility of an elastic band:

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Bang some panniers on that and it'd be great for popping down the shops

Yikes not Dutch style!!

 

[wafter]

Nothing worth having, but the BIN price made me chuckle. Think even the starting price is somewhat optimistic..

Raleigh Rapide, ebay:

 

[DCLane]

@wafter - as the original bike, possibly. But with the groupset it seems decent value imo, even with the poorly positioned front shifter.

 

[wafter]

@wafter - as the original bike, possibly. But with the groupset it seems decent value imo, even with the poorly positioned front shifter.

Perhaps my dislike of the groupset's brand and format has blinkered me to its value.. however the bike is neither fish now fowl and to me would be worth more in its original state...

I guess we'll have to wait until the end to see how it pans out!

 

[Spiderweb]

A rare Kestrel for sale on eBay in Harrogate.
Currently £100 with just over 4 hours remaining;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16654952...pYDuh3PR7a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[biggs682]

This Raleigh Scirocco looks different to me compared to other Sciroccos I have seen

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7203715629650865/

Like these

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/660353889579802/

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/358864880226483/

I think it's the seat cluster that makes it look different

 

[wafter]

This Raleigh Scirocco looks different to me compared to other Sciroccos I have seen

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7203715629650865/

Like these

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/660353889579802/

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/358864880226483/

I think it's the seat cluster that makes it look different

The red version is apparently 1984, the 1986 (and presumably last) example was red and white and appears to have the same frame geometry as the red one around the seatpost clamp. I don't have a catalogue for 1985 so can only assume that's what the blue model is. Looks like a nice bike

Edit: The "Raleigh" typeface on the blue one looks suspiciously like earlier models; I wonder if the bike's been re-painted / never was a Scirocco..?

 

[biggs682]

The red version is apparently 1984, the 1986 (and presumably last) example was red and white and appears to have the same frame geometry as the red one around the seatpost clamp. I don't have a catalogue for 1985 so can only assume that's what the blue model is. Looks like a nice bike

Edit: The "Raleigh" typeface on the blue one looks suspiciously like earlier models; I wonder if the bike's been re-painted / never was a Scirocco..?

My thoughts are it's more like a Raleigh Competition than a Scirocco

 

[midlife]

I seem. To think. That there was Sirocco back in my day but was metallic brown / gold?

 

[classic33]

Raleigh gents bicycle with Cyclemaster rear wheel engine. 17th February.

 

[classic33]

Plus the next few lots.

 

[wafter]

Nothing worth having, but the BIN price made me chuckle. Think even the starting price is somewhat optimistic..

Raleigh Rapide, ebay:

View attachment 719328

@wafter - as the original bike, possibly. But with the groupset it seems decent value imo, even with the poorly positioned front shifter.

Perhaps my dislike of the groupset's brand and format has blinkered me to its value.. however the bike is neither fish now fowl and to me would be worth more in its original state...

I guess we'll have to wait until the end to see how it pans out!

Auction apparently ended with no bids at the £125 start, now re-listed with the same "optimistic" pricing..