Spotted for sale elsewhere: Vintage / Classic bikes, framesets and components

[davidphilips]

1990's Raleigh Ti Dyna Tech refurb for £1100.

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/380375/

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Any of the Dyna tech titanium frames i remember had a very broad down tube and are highly sought after? if its a full titanium framed non bonded Dyna tech with a modern ultegra group set then perhaps wwwworth near the asking price?
Only thing i remember about the solid framed early raleighs where how much flex there was in the frames due to the poor quality of the titanium used, perhaps its an early version before they used a larger down tube?

 

[matticus]

I thought Dynatech were Raleigh's take on bonded frames?

No, I think they used the brand to sell a variety of "hi tec, cutting edge" bikes. I DID have a TI-bonded "Dynatech": the tubing was v similar diameters to '80s steel frames (IMO). It did have some flex, my newer Ti Airborne has less - but i think has fatter tubes!
Also note the bonded ones had steel rear triangle. (Perhaps that's why they painted them?)

n.b. I'm no expert on the things, my Dad got the bike for me from a friend, I couldn't even say what they sold for!

It was an excellent ride. Did my first PBP on it, and many other happy miles together ...

 

[biggs682]

3 finds all a bit far away from me

A Harlow Don Farrell
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/31417097...ReVT1a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=IG_STORY

A Featch ?????

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28498764...ReVT1a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=IG_STORY

A Crowborough unknown

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27548727...ReVT1a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=IG_STORY

 

[midlife]

Featch is the username of Andy Thompson on Retrobike.

 

[biggs682]

Featch is the username of Andy Thompson on Retrobike.

I thought it was Fetch ?
But just checked and it is @Featch
Nicely specced bike as well

 

[biggs682]

A Weymouth Holdsworth
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/445695084280727/

A Carnforth Bespoke which I rather like
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/618386626512093/

 

[GuyBoden]

No, I think they used the brand to sell a variety of "hi tec, cutting edge" bikes. I DID have a TI-bonded "Dynatech": the tubing was v similar diameters to '80s steel frames (IMO). It did have some flex, my newer Ti Airborne has less - but i think has fatter tubes!
Also note the bonded ones had steel rear triangle. (Perhaps that's why they painted them?)

n.b. I'm no expert on the things, my Dad got the bike for me from a friend, I couldn't even say what they sold for!

It was an excellent ride. Did my first PBP on it, and many other happy miles together ...

Any of the Dyna tech titanium frames i remember had a very broad down tube and are highly sought after? if its a full titanium framed non bonded Dyna tech with a modern ultegra group set then perhaps wwwworth near the asking price?
Only thing i remember about the solid framed early raleighs where how much flex there was in the frames due to the poor quality of the titanium used, perhaps its an early version before they used a larger down tube?

1997 Cat

 

[wafter]

Not sure if it's legitmately vintage, but thought it belonged in here:

Bianchi Forza, Smallish, Prescot, £250, FB Muppetplace

Not that I know much about these but it seems like a reasonable price for a steel frame with that name on it - the only thing that puts me off being the somewhat cheap looking unicrown fork..

 

[wafter]

Some more from FB muppetplace:

A lovely looking Raleigh Superbe, Crewe, £100 - ladies model but tbh if riding an old town bike you've already lost all respect from the cool kids so perfectly acceptable for everyone IMO!

Raleigh Randonneur, small frame, Brackley, £375 - Too much money and missing the original Brooks saddle / brown bar tape, however looks otherwise pretty original and in good nick. It's been on there since the dawn of time and were it a decent fit I'd be tempted to chuck them a low-ball offer..

Nigel Dean 22" Tour Ace, Romsey, £175 - not familiar with the brand / builder but it looks really nice for what it is. Could probably do with a new saddle and bar tape mind.

 

[FrothNinja]

Some more from FB muppetplace:

A lovely looking Raleigh Superbe, Crewe, £100 - ladies model but tbh if riding an old town bike you've already lost all respect from the cool kids so perfectly acceptable for everyone IMO!

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Raleigh Randonneur, small frame, Brackley, £375 - Too much money and missing the original Brooks saddle / brown bar tape, however looks otherwise pretty original and in good nick. It's been on there since the dawn of time and were it a decent fit I'd be tempted to chuck them a low-ball offer..

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Nigel Dean 22" Tour Ace, Romsey, £175 - not familiar with the brand / builder but it looks really nice for what it is. Could probably do with a new saddle and bar tape mind.

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Tubular foam on the Dean's bars - I've still got it on my Centurion. 30 years old and still works though it is about ready to be replaced. Always found it really comfortable compared to tape

 

[Jameshow]

Some more from FB muppetplace:

A lovely looking Raleigh Superbe, Crewe, £100 - ladies model but tbh if riding an old town bike you've already lost all respect from the cool kids so perfectly acceptable for everyone IMO!

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Raleigh Randonneur, small frame, Brackley, £375 - Too much money and missing the original Brooks saddle / brown bar tape, however looks otherwise pretty original and in good nick. It's been on there since the dawn of time and were it a decent fit I'd be tempted to chuck them a low-ball offer..

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Nigel Dean 22" Tour Ace, Romsey, £175 - not familiar with the brand / builder but it looks really nice for what it is. Could probably do with a new saddle and bar tape mind.

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Could do with a new saddle!

You bet!!

Nice bike though....

 

[Sallar55]

An old trike with a famous badge

 

[GeekDadZoid]

Lovely looking Tandem in Gloucester, I would have snapped up if it was closer.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334589047126

 

[midlife]

Some more from FB muppetplace:

A lovely looking Raleigh Superbe, Crewe, £100 - ladies model but tbh if riding an old town bike you've already lost all respect from the cool kids so perfectly acceptable for everyone IMO!

View attachment 664167

Raleigh Randonneur, small frame, Brackley, £375 - Too much money and missing the original Brooks saddle / brown bar tape, however looks otherwise pretty original and in good nick. It's been on there since the dawn of time and were it a decent fit I'd be tempted to chuck them a low-ball offer..

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Nigel Dean 22" Tour Ace, Romsey, £175 - not familiar with the brand / builder but it looks really nice for what it is. Could probably do with a new saddle and bar tape mind.

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Nigel Dean. Ex pro rider, moved into the bike game. Did race frames as, well as tourers but his touring frames stuck a chord and are well regarded.

 

[wafter]

Raleigh Record Ace, £50, Loughton, FB Muppetplace