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

[Alan O]

One for the bike builders?...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-reynolds-531-Frame-Bundle-MKM-HOLDSWORTH-Etc/113311489937?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20140725134205&meid=66ded4a5ef274655ade59d0d576c8e38&pid=100277&rk=2&rkt=4&sd=392163804555&itm=113311489937&_trksid=p2060778.c100277.m3477

I'm not sure about the price though, considering the Claud Butler has been withdrawn. I've never even heard of an MKM.

Yeah, too expensive - the Claud looks by far the best of the bunch.

 

[midlife]

MKM = Mason Kitching Metcalf


http://www.classicrendezvous.com/British_isles/MKM/MKM_main.htm

I always fancied one of their Ultimate TT frames

 

[Kempstonian]

Thanks for the info midlife. They made some nice frames. Obviously they thought moving the seat tube up the down tube a bit was easier than bending it to achieve a shorter wheelbase!

Nice orange colour on that pic

 

[Soltydog]

This could be a cheap hack for someone, although I reckon there may be a few bids before it ends https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dawes-Ga...080038?hash=item1cbf732a66:g:SBkAAOSwtnVblS~A

 

[biggs682]

This could be a cheap hack for someone, although I reckon there may be a few bids before it ends https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dawes-Ga...080038?hash=item1cbf732a66:g:SBkAAOSwtnVblS~A

Nice and original shame about the dented top tube

 

[biggs682]

Cheap pub here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hotta-TT700-Bike-Time-Trail-Vintage-Lotus/223218703491

 

[woodbutcher]

Nice and original shame about the dented top tube

l dont suppose there is a way to remove a dent like that, without using filler of some sort ?

 

[woodbutcher]

Cheap pub here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hotta-TT700-Bike-Time-Trail-Vintage-Lotus/223218703491

Alway nice to have a bit of a laugh first thing in the morning

 

[biggs682]

l dont suppose there is a way to remove a dent like that, without using filler of some sort ?

I wouldn't have thought so @Illaveago will know

 

[Illaveago]

l dont suppose there is a way to remove a dent like that, without using filler of some sort ?

I've had a look at the dent and think that it could be reduced without breaking the paint by using a candle, a plastic tool shaped like a candle which you tap around the edge of the dent. A hot glue gun method might work in reducing it as well. There are clips of dent removal on the net.
I can remember a post a little while ago where the frame was put between some rollers but I think the cable mounts could cause a problem.
My Granada has a 531 butted frame and had a few dents on the crossbar and they seem to be a bit prone to denting.

 

[woodbutcher]

I've had a look at the dent and think that it could be reduced without breaking the paint by using a candle, a plastic tool shaped like a candle which you tap around the edge of the dent. A hot glue gun method might work in reducing it as well. There are clips of dent removal on the net.
I can remember a post a little while ago where the frame was put between some rollers but I think the cable mounts could cause a problem.
My Granada has a 531 butted frame and had a few dents on the crossbar and they seem to be a bit prone to denting.

It would seem to be worth having a go if the bike goes for a song . It is a nice looking machine even with a little dent .

 

[biggs682]

I've had a look at the dent and think that it could be reduced without breaking the paint by using a candle, a plastic tool shaped like a candle which you tap around the edge of the dent. A hot glue gun method might work in reducing it as well. There are clips of dent removal on the net.
I can remember a post a little while ago where the frame was put between some rollers but I think the cable mounts could cause a problem.
My Granada has a 531 butted frame and had a few dents on the crossbar and they seem to be a bit prone to denting.

wow who would have thought of using a candle

 

[woodbutcher]

wow who would have thought of using a candle

I just watched RJ the bike guy have a go with some frame blocks, didn't really work that well and seriously messes up the paintwork. Then l saw this
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/dent-removal.html Some people are so cruel

 

[nonowt]

A decent sized 60's Jensen of Croydon. Not very exciting parts wise but worth the current price (£50) for the frameset alone. Pick up from Bristol ends today:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jensen-V...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Tidy looking Nigel Dean Tour Ace in Billinghurst. £60 start:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/531/163350780299?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

I reckon this is a repainted '83 Raleigh Competition with a mix of decent parts - could be a nice fast beater. £85 start, West Yorks:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...766961?hash=item2cde8433b1:g:YxQAAOSw48Vb3wMy

 

[DCLane]

I reckon this is a repainted '83 Raleigh Competition with a mix of decent parts - could be a nice fast beater. £85 start, West Yorks:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-...766961?hash=item2cde8433b1:g:YxQAAOSw48Vb3wMy

Well spotted.