Would have posted this in Numbskull of The Day, but this really deserves its own thread:

https://cgi.ebay.com/58cm-Bottecchia-...QQcmdZViewItem

Columbus Aelle tubed frameset, from a not-particularly spectacular manufacturer. $214 + shipping.

Jesus Christ, when will this madness end?

Wonder if the fool who is now less $260 is a fixie nut...

-Kurt

Hell he can get a complete new bike for 299.

The italian manufacture probably increased the price and the fact that at least 2 people wanted it. There are a couple NOS lowergrade columbus frame at the LBS for $425. If he is fixing it the frame should be stiffer due to it's increased thickness which is a good thing for fixed if you're cranking it up those hills. I think this is a fair price, maybe a little high, but not worthy of it's own thread. just my $.02

The sellers location is VERY local to me, plus, it was listed on the local CL not too long ago. The ad was removed, but I am pretty sure he was asking more than that...