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[biggs682]

Yes l had a reply today and it is positive ! They are asking for my address to give me a quote and also enquiring about what type of bikes interest me most, which l think is an interesting response .

fingers crossed then

 

[woodbutcher]

fingers crossed then

I have been having a discussion with the seller about the best / economical way of getting the bike here and he is being very helpful and enthusiastic although l get the impression that this is a first for him. I haven't yet made a firm offer for the bike because l need the delivery quote first but if everything goes ok l would like to go ahead. Though the one thing l don't really like much is the jumble of brake and gear change cables and l am wondering if it is possible or even acceptable to change to down tube shifters, or am l just old fashioned?

 

[biggs682]

I have been having a discussion with the seller about the best / economical way of getting the bike here and he is being very helpful and enthusiastic although l get the impression that this is a first for him. I haven't yet made a firm offer for the bike because l need the delivery quote first but if everything goes ok l would like to go ahead. Though the one thing l don't really like much is the jumble of brake and gear change cables and l am wondering if it is possible or even acceptable to change to down tube shifters, or am l just old fashioned?

easy swap to down tube levers and tidier cabling

shipping abroad from uk is crazy price , try getting a quote from your end you might be surprised

 

[Chris S]

A New Hudson in Birmingham with unusual brakes. The starting bid is £50, I don't think it will make much more than that.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINT...086304?hash=item4b16cd1560:g:9KQAAOSww9xZC3hR

 

[biggs682]

A New Hudson in Birmingham with unusual brakes. The starting bid is £50, I don't think it will make much more than that.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINT...086304?hash=item4b16cd1560:g:9KQAAOSww9xZC3hR

i quite like that

 

[woodbutcher]

easy swap to down tube levers and tidier cabling

shipping abroad from uk is crazy price , try getting a quote from your end you might be surprised

More developments on the Massi....I did a bit of research and discovered that Massi are not Italian they are a Spanish producer .https://picclick.co.uk/Massi-Pro-Team-Road-Bike-Composit-Frame-152536517012.html and although they look nice they are nothing special. I told the seller and he is most apologetic and is changing the listing. The Italian producer is Masi so its an understandable error l guess.
However the seller has offered me a Benotto for restoration by way of compensation so watch this space for details when l have them.

 

[biggs682]

How much grief would i get if i bought this ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201913200808?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[smokeysmoo]

How much grief would i get if i bought this ?

A lot if you didn't put any saddles on it

 

[midlife]

How much grief would i get if i bought this ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201913200808?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDXT

That's a big rust hole on the rear stay!

Shaun

 

[woodbutcher]

How much grief would i get if i bought this ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201913200808?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDXT

I don't know about grief but you wouldn't go short of rust beetles

 

[biggs682]

That's a big rust hole on the rear stay!

Shaun

yeah and the seller has only just added that pic and info

Would mean a trip to Lee Cooper for a new stay

 

[Milkfloat]

Would mean a trip to Lee Cooper for a new stay

And whilst you were there you would get another frame. - all in all this is looking expensive.

 

[Cycleops]

What an odd looking bike, reminds me of a lo-pro with the wrong forks but it has mudguard eyes.....
Shaun

Reminds me of this, I think the owner may be Mr Briggs. NOT Biggs!!

 

[Cycleops]

^^

This was the bike

 

[Chris S]

A Raleigh 3-speed with rod brakes. Only £20, in Coventry.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/look-restoration-project-raleigh-all-steel-gents-bike-/1236525576