Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - A pretty frame that says "Vainqueur"

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spunkyj
04-23-12, 05:07 PM
Can anyone ID this? Seems like a reasonable price for a pretty looking frame, although its hard to tell in the low light images.

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/2975303002.html

spunkyj
04-23-12, 05:10 PM
^ I also can't tell if those are black lugs at the head tube, or if there's electrical tape covering something up. :innocent:
lostarchitect
04-23-12, 05:27 PM
Those are black lugs. It looks like the fork might be bent.

Bianchigirll
04-23-12, 05:42 PM
It should be called vanquished!! yes I agree that fork is toast.
spunkyj
04-23-12, 05:48 PM
It should be called vanquished!! yes I agree that fork is toast.

Yikes, I didn't notice that. Too bad.
randyjawa
04-24-12, 04:36 AM
I have owned on Vainqueur and it was an entry level model. As I recall, the make was of French origin. And, I agree, the forks are bent and in a very bad place.
FastJake
04-24-12, 08:46 AM
Fork is bent, really bad. Low end parts = pass.
spunkyj
05-09-12, 09:33 AM
This now belongs in the Wacky World of Craigslist.... but the same bike was re-posted today at $250, up from the original $100!! Doesn't sell, someone informs you the fork is bent, what to do? Up price by $150!

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/3005090505.html