Originally Posted by
repechage
I just looked over the completed auctions list on ebay for similar... A number of bikes this color and similar size all obtaining solid prices in the recent past. You I think got the best deal. I was pretty happy with mine as being clean and almost all original (replaced bar tape, tires), but your example is concours level, maybe missing the AVA rim labels? And it looks like a cleanly built one too. Only the same condition with Capella lugs could top it. Well purchased.
Now, did you discuss other bikes he might soon sell off? If you did not... that would be your only error.
That's exactly what I was thinking - what else does he have?
Not a big fan of these after owing one, but it is pretty paint and very clean - congrats OP. I sold mine for a lot more than you paid and it had a lot more patina.
Originally Posted by
jjhabbs
You are killing me. This has been on my want list for years and years. I have turned many of them down due to condition. I haven't even found one in my size at a silly expensive price. Id probably be willing to pay it. I take the 23.5 inch frame. I'm in deep envy mode and glad you found one!! Have fun with it.
Call Via bikes - they had a few of these (not sure if they sold, haven't noticed them lately) and I think one was 23 inches.