Two Mike Kowal's (Reynolds 653 & 531)

[MissyR]

Due to space limits within my flat and the complete lack of use of this beautiful machine I have been instructed by the OH to get shot (how rude) of 2 bikes. So my lovely old skools will have to go.

Both bikes are 51cm.

First bike is this lovely: £300

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And the second is this stunner with Campy (this brings a tear to my eye)! £320

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Note Garmin mount not included.

Any inspection is welcome. They both ride beautifully.

Helen

 

[dan_bo]

Can you not just, I dunno, hang them out of the window or summat?


Lovely bikes.

 

[MissyR]

Can you not just, I dunno, hang them out of the window or summat?


Lovely bikes.

I wish! But the area I stay in I wont even hang my knickers out there!

 

[Cycleops]

Very nice. Are you sure on the sizes, the red one looks smaller?

 

[MissyR]

Very nice. Are you sure on the sizes, the red one looks smaller?

I measured both from middle of Crank to seat clamp and both say 51cm (20ish") but the top tubes may be different.

 

[Cycleops]

Bit about Mike here:
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/British_isles/Kowal_Mike.htm

 

[Hugh Manatee]

He built a good bike. Whoever gets these won't be disappointed!

 

[gaijintendo]

Bit about Mike here:
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/British_isles/Kowal_Mike.htm

"Originally Mike trained at Reynolds in the early 70s as a technical apprentice, gradually making his way up the promotion ladder to the job of being a supervisor in the tube drawing department, before leaving in 1976 to set up his own frame-building company."

 

[biggs682]

I wish! But the area I stay in I wont even hang my knickers out there!

so its true then

 

[MissyR]

so its true then

Maybe.... Can I not persuade you yet?

 

[Deleted member 35268]

What a pleasure to see, I'd pay money just for that. thanks

 

[cyberknight]

I wish! But the area I stay in I wont even hang my knickers out there!

What a pleasure to see, I'd pay money just for that. thanks

 

[MissyR]

Price drop. Someone must want them

 

[biggs682]

@Saluki you might need some p clips

 

[Saluki]

Price drop. Someone must want them

I could well be interested in one. Where are you based?