Classic & Vintage - Anyone have any knowledge about Marquis?

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East Hill
12-22-06, 06:32 AM
Well, after all the huff and fuss, I think I may have found a red mixte. But I can't find any material on this bike at all. So, is anyone an expert?

I know it's small, it's red. It apparently has steel rims, but the seller (the Community Exchange Bike School) can't find any marking for steel. I would rather have drops, but I like the saddle.

Here's the link:

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/251275526.html

Anyone have any comments? I have more photos which were e-mailed to me, I'll post those when I get home. The photos show "Marquise" and "Coast to Coast"

East Hill

East Hill
12-22-06, 08:27 AM
Nobody? I guess I will just have to buy the thing, be the only one on my block to own one, eh?

East Hill
sykerocker
12-22-06, 09:26 AM
If you can find a good frame that you like, and it fits you, everything else is replaceable. Yeah, it's going to cost a few bucks to transform what you don't like, but if we're talking a daily rider its invariably worth the money.

East Hill
12-22-06, 03:03 PM
Well, this wouldn't be a daily rider, it would have to take turns with the seven other bikes. The question remains, does anyone know anything about the brand? Perhaps I'll get the lovely silver Stella instead. No, Dr. Deltron's Raleigh, to be repainted at a later date...

East Hill
East Hill
12-23-06, 03:24 PM
All right, I've given up on this one. I can't believe that no one here knows anything about Marquis Bicycles. I also can't figure out how to post photos from the e-mails that were sent to me. Anyone?

East Hill