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

[midlife]

Bit of a mystery then

I think that sums up Falcon from about 1977 onwards !

They never had a numbering system which made sense, their model numbers were meant to be sequential but old numbers hung around for years, they built for Raleigh at times......and then there was Ernie Clements. Higher end bikes were put together by other builders like Andy Thompson..the list is endless lol

 

[biggs682]

I think that sums up Falcon from about 1977 onwards !

They never had a numbering system which made sense, their model numbers were meant to be sequential but old numbers hung around for years, they built for Raleigh at times......and then there was Ernie Clements. Higher end bikes were put together by other builders like Andy Thompson..the list is endless lol

He is getting some more pictures and a couple of more answers , so will let you know what he comes back with

 

[biggs682]

Lets forget the Falcon for a few hours and look at this one , little or no info on the web seller cant help a lot either looks nice and in all fairness its not bad value if its any good . If and i dont mean this in a nasty way its a re badged std Raleigh 531 frame for example then its a tad pricey

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CROYSDALE-BIKE-BICYCLE-21-034-531-REYNOLDS-FRAME-/132347884953?

 

[biggs682]

He is getting some more pictures and a couple of more answers , so will let you know what he comes back with

A few more pictures up now to help all try and tie it down for sure

 

[ORO]

Managed to find the full Falcon Brochure see link. Shows the Pro.

http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/ncl/pics/Falcon leaflet 1980c (V-CC Library).pdf

 

[midlife]

Managed to find the full Falcon Brochure see link. Shows the Pro.

http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/ncl/pics/Falcon leaflet 1980c (V-CC Library).pdf

Interesting, never seen a green Pro No Braze ons as usual Falcon Practice at the time. Interesting that it says "alloy" frame, by that I guess it's a cro-mo alloy. And it's a model 86 ! where did that number spring from when the older Merckx falcon's were in the hundreds LOL

 

[biggs682]

Interesting, never seen a green Pro No Braze ons as usual Falcon Practice at the time. Interesting that it says "alloy" frame, by that I guess it's a cro-mo alloy. And it's a model 86 ! where did that number spring from when the older Merckx falcon's were in the hundreds LOL

nice colour green as well

and i use to think Falcons were just re badged Raleigh's for some strange reason

 

[midlife]

nice colour green as well

and i use to think Falcons were just re badged Raleigh's for some strange reason

It's the wrap over round seat stays...

 

[mikeymustard]

Thanks for info good to see a brochure. There is also a very similar looking frame on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Falcon-bi...837043?hash=item3621b66af3:g:4IgAAOSw409ZwRZX

That one has mudguard eyes though.

 

[mikeymustard]

Anyone up Yorkshire way fancy a Bromwich? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Vint...340701?hash=item5b3ec8569d:g:R8UAAOSw9RNZylTE
Judging by the forks I think it was built at Halfords


Edit: I didn't link Halfords btw that was done automagically!

Edit#2 Oh and now the halfords linky has gone, am i going mad?

 

[biggs682]

Anyone up Yorkshire way fancy a Bromwich? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Vint...340701?hash=item5b3ec8569d:g:R8UAAOSw9RNZylTE
Judging by the forks I think it was built at Halfords


Edit: I didn't link Halfords btw that was done automagically!

Edit#2 Oh and now the halfords linky has gone, am i going mad?

ssh dont tell everyone

 

[mikeymustard]

ssh dont tell everyone

Ooops sorry

Edit: (with any luck everyone'll be put off by the btf forks)

 

[DCLane]

ssh dont tell everyone

Was already watching it

 

[biggs682]

Is it me or is this the dogs b@llocks

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Colum...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

mind you a few of his other items are as nice

 

[woodbutcher]

Is it me or is this the dogs b@llocks

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Columbus-Thron-Road-Bike-Frameset-2/142500952635?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDXT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

mind you a few of his other items are as nice

Oh boy l like the purple/blue primorosso frame set.