Cheap Performer Trike E in Wales

[mrandmrspoves]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/recumbent-tricycle/1266887262

May be worth a look for anyone interested in a cheap introduction to the wonderful world of Bents.

Please note: I know nothing about the vendor and am not recommending this trike. Having said that, £500 sounds like an absolute bargain. I own this model of trike and bought mine new for £1200.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Same colour as mine, though the rear wheel looks smaller than my 700c. As you say, an absolute bargain if it is legit. I'd certainly pay the seller a visit if I was in the market.

 

[classic33]

Only £290 here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Recumbent-Trike-/182778678356?hash=item2a8e754c54:g:5wgAAOSwW9dZwq7g

Item Number: 182778678356

 

[Smokin Joe]

Only £290 here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Recumbent-Trike-/182778678356?hash=item2a8e754c54:g:5wgAAOSwW9dZwq7g

Item Number: 182778678356

I wonder if he has a reserve on that? I can't remember if it shows to non-bidders.

Be very interested in what it goes for, I'd bank on a late surge.

 

[classic33]

I wonder if he has a reserve on that? I can't remember if it shows to non-bidders.

Be very interested in what it goes for, I'd bank on a late surge.

Seems odd, two different prices on different sites.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Not that unusual to list on different sites. I guess he would take it off eBay if someone offered the £500 it is advertised on Gumtree for.
It doesn't have a reserve on eBay. If I were in the market for a new trike I would make a cash offer at £450 based on the Gumtree advert. If he stuck to his guns £500 would still be an absolute bargain if it is genuinely in good condition.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Not really a good time to sell, especially after a fairly poor summer. He'd be better waiting till spring.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Not really a good time to sell, especially after a fairly poor summer. He'd be better waiting till spring.

Absolutely he would - so absolutely the best time to buy! (As long as you don't mind having an exciting new toy in your garage that you can't use for six months because of the crap weather

 

[classic33]

I wonder if he has a reserve on that? I can't remember if it shows to non-bidders.

Be very interested in what it goes for, I'd bank on a late surge.

Opening bid(Automatic bid was lower) accepted, would indicate no reserve.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Up to £410 with six hours to go.

I'm going to guess it will make £750-800.

 

[voyager]

Sold at £532 , shame it was so far away, still l have no storage space left

 

[fixedfixer]

Sold at £532 , shame it was so far away, still l have no storage space left

Maybe, but would you have been happy with a commercial built bike after so many homebuilds? I find I look at something like a Bacchetta Giro 20 and think I could build something like that.

 

[voyager]

No , wouldn't be happy ,

and no bragging rights

except

"got this from eBay "

Happy with what I've got, just need another e-hub for the folder

later's Emma

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Sold at £532 , shame it was so far away, still l have no storage space left

Someone got a bargain.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Someone got a bargain.

Went for a lot less than I thought it would. It's not often you get a recumbent trike at that price, particularly as it looks in great condition.