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03-05-13 | 05:42 PM
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From: Desert Hell, AZ
Bikes: 1986 LOOK KG86, 19XX Les Ephgrave?, 1983 Nishiki Royal, 199X Nukeproof MTB, 1974 Raleigh Grand Prix
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Bike lust is taking over. The seller want $429 Shipped.
Should I take the plunge?
Any info would be appreciated!
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*Just would like info and opinions, not an appraisal.
Should I take the plunge?
Any info would be appreciated!
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*Just would like info and opinions, not an appraisal.
03-05-13 | 06:01 PM
#3
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From: Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA
Bikes: 1958 Schwinn Deluxe Spitfire, 2016 Surly Cross Check, 1971 BH Folder, 2016 Felt DD10
I can't tell you much about it, but if I had that offer I would go for it! Super cool bike looks quite old, nice lugs, drop bars (questionable originality?), I'm sure someone here can tell you more about it. My opinion? What's not to love about that!
Edit: I misread the price, that does seem a bit much.... still cool though.
Edit: I misread the price, that does seem a bit much.... still cool though.
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03-05-13 | 06:39 PM
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From: My response would have been something along the lines of: "Does your bike have computer controlled suspension? Then shut your piehole, this baby is from the future!"
Bikes: to many to list
It looks like any other British roadster type bike to me. Maybe Im wrong and its something special, but I don't see it.
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
03-05-13 | 07:53 PM
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From: My response would have been something along the lines of: "Does your bike have computer controlled suspension? Then shut your piehole, this baby is from the future!"
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Buy this one and slap some drops on it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1950-60-DUSI...-/111009483302
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You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
You see, their morals, their code...it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...These "civilized" people...they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve
03-05-13 | 08:16 PM
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From: Fairplay Co
Bikes: Current 79 Nishiki Custum Sport, Jeunet 620, notable previous bikes P.K. Ripper loop tail, Kawahara Laser Lite, Paramount Track full chrome, Raliegh Internatioanl, Motobecan Super Mirage. 59 Crown royak 3 speed
I like it but it needs a lot of work. I would be hard pressed to go the asking price. The bike is technically worth the price it's close to a 100 years old and complete basically functionaly. Yet I could see one sending $1000+ to get it restored and in good working order. I love the front bush pad brake you almost never see these most where upgraded changed back in the 30-50's.
03-05-13 | 08:31 PM
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From: The Garden State
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
Having done the same thing with the same type of bike....more than once, I'll offer up an opinion. This is my folly from a few years ago. It's been fun to ride around the block, my boys have enjoyed it and I've collected some period parts to hang on it at some point. In the end is just an old Roadster.
I'd say go for it if it makes you happy. Restored or left as is, you'll be upside down if you try to resell it so the motivation has to be for the love of the bike. I have a soft spot of the roadster turned racer. Someone had fun with it, I see no reason for you not to have some fun too. This is not an appraisal but the price is favoring the selling on this one but it is really cool....to me anyway.
I'd say go for it if it makes you happy. Restored or left as is, you'll be upside down if you try to resell it so the motivation has to be for the love of the bike. I have a soft spot of the roadster turned racer. Someone had fun with it, I see no reason for you not to have some fun too. This is not an appraisal but the price is favoring the selling on this one but it is really cool....to me anyway.
03-06-13 | 12:11 AM
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From: Desert Hell, AZ
Bikes: 1986 LOOK KG86, 19XX Les Ephgrave?, 1983 Nishiki Royal, 199X Nukeproof MTB, 1974 Raleigh Grand Prix
Thanks all, for the advice. I do fancy the lugs and look of the "roadster turned racer" as Velognome put it.
Maybe the time isn't right, (1 frameset waiting and 1 MTB almost finished.) but a bike of this style is definitely the next on my list.
I guess I'll save the pictures for inspiriation.
Maybe the time isn't right, (1 frameset waiting and 1 MTB almost finished.) but a bike of this style is definitely the next on my list.
I guess I'll save the pictures for inspiriation.
03-06-13 | 07:39 AM
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Get off my lawn!
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: The Garden State
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
Thanks all, for the advice. I do fancy the lugs and look of the "roadster turned racer" as Velognome put it.
Maybe the time isn't right, (1 frameset waiting and 1 MTB almost finished.) but a bike of this style is definitely the next on my list.
I guess I'll save the pictures for inspiriation.
Maybe the time isn't right, (1 frameset waiting and 1 MTB almost finished.) but a bike of this style is definitely the next on my list.
I guess I'll save the pictures for inspiriation.
And since your not buying....could you share the source? Like I said....I have a certian affliction
03-06-13 | 12:14 PM
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From: Desert Hell, AZ
Bikes: 1986 LOOK KG86, 19XX Les Ephgrave?, 1983 Nishiki Royal, 199X Nukeproof MTB, 1974 Raleigh Grand Prix
Sure thing, I was going to last night, but I was falling asleep at my desk ahaha.
'Tis international, (German bike)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/ws/eBayISAPI....:X:AAQ:DE:1123
'Tis international, (German bike)
https://www.ebay.de/itm/ws/eBayISAPI....:X:AAQ:DE:1123
03-06-13 | 12:17 PM
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From: Desert Hell, AZ
Bikes: 1986 LOOK KG86, 19XX Les Ephgrave?, 1983 Nishiki Royal, 199X Nukeproof MTB, 1974 Raleigh Grand Prix
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