Ebay and auction watch: let us know if you see something

[Spiderweb]

It doesn't have the usual Rourke seat stay wrapround, can anybody see what's panto'd on the seat stay cap?

Shaun

It has the Reynolds 531 Respray stickers, I bet it's been rebadged 'Rourke'.
I've asked the seller the question, will let you know if I get a reply.
I've never seen downtube shifters attached to the frame in such a way.

*Edit-The owner has replied saying it is a Battaglin and he will be amending his description.

 

[midlife]

It has the Reynolds 531 Respray stickers, I bet it's been rebadged 'Rourke'.
I've asked the seller the question, will let you know if I get a reply.
I've never seen downtube shifters attached to the frame in such a way.

80's aero fad LOL

They were all at it

Shaun

 

[biggs682]

80's aero fad LOL

They were all at it

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Shaun

i doubt it made any difference

 

[NeilM]

Yeah, but I bet riders thought it did, so it did.

 

[midlife]

I was before aero.....I just drilled holes in everything Now *that* did work

Shaun

 

[mikeymustard]

@Milkfloat

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/02/gallery-a-tour-inside-the-brooks-saddle-factory/all/1

 

[Milkfloat]

@Milkfloat
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/02/gallery-a-tour-inside-the-brooks-saddle-factory/all/1

I watched the TV program on Brooks a few months ago. Facinating stuff, but I don't think I will get one. I do need a large framed audax / tourer though, so I am always keeping my eye on this thread.

 

[mikeymustard]

I watched the TV program on Brooks a few months ago. Facinating stuff, but I don't think I will get one. I do need a large framed audax / tourer though, so I am always keeping my eye on this thread.

Damn, that wasn't what I was trying to show you, I couldn't've copied the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dawes-Ult...670707?hash=item237c9f4f73:g:m0IAAOSwUKxYjZoU

 

[Milkfloat]

Damn, that wasn't what I was trying to show you, I couldn't've copied the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dawes-Ult...670707?hash=item237c9f4f73:g:m0IAAOSwUKxYjZoU

I am strangely drawn to that, I love the garish colours. So what can people tell me about it, I assume late 80s or early 90s and low spec? Maybe a 24" frame?

 

[Spiderweb]

A very nice Bottecchia in London (is this ok DC.Lane!) with no reserve. Columbus tubing, Zonda wheels & lots of Campag.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=232226213590&globalID=EBAY-GB

 

[Spiderweb]

With the wrap around seat stays it looks like a genuine Rourke this time. Based in Leicestershire there is no reserve.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=282347439426&globalID=EBAY-GB

 

[pubrunner]

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With the wrap around seat stays it looks like a genuine Rourke this time. Based in Leicestershire there is no reserve.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=282347439426&globalID=EBAY-GB

Nice bike, with decent (matched) components.

 

[mikeymustard]

I am strangely drawn to that, I love the garish colours. So what can people tell me about it, I assume late 80s or early 90s and low spec? Maybe a 24" frame?

Reynolds 500 is basically plain gauge 501 so it's not gonna be the lightest frame, but then it's probably 25" or 25.5" so you're not going to want tinfoil tubes
Components are okay nothing special but if the frame feels nice enough, bits can be updated or just improved. Garish is a bit harsh, how about charmingly 90s?

 

[Spiderweb]

Not so vintage but a nice retro Terry Dolan for £100 or best offer. Available in Leicester.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=262835682418&globalID=EBAY-GB

 

[mikeymustard]

Here's a little gem that "needs some lovin' " (to paraphrase Otis Redding), Columbus frame, Omega Mistral groupset (rare? I've not seen any before).