I won't buy it but I really would love to....

[simon the viking]

When I was in my teens (30 odd years ago....) my Uncle gave me a 531 tubed Viking frame dating from the fifties. I built it up over 6 months and rode it for a few years then sold it for about 30 quid!!!! ARGGGGGGGHHHHHH

I dont know the model, but from the original colour (underneath the primer) it was probably one these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-V...bikeparts_SR&hash=item4618e3517a#ht_101wt_958

I could buy this frame.. get a mate who owns a spray shop to paint it in its original colour again then dress it with these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viking-Mi...ikeparts_SR&hash=item3a88533090#ht_1183wt_968

Then build it sympathically using retro parts.....

(its even the right size)

Reasons I won't....

1. Cant afford it

2. SWMBO would be pretty annoyed as I have just forked (see what I did there?) out on the DEFY2

3. I don't live in Yorkshire so would have to pay for a courier

Reasons I should

1. It would look uber cool......

 

[Spokesmann]

Go for it! SWMBO here is always moaning about my bikes, I carry on regardless...

 

[simon the viking]

I really shouldn't and probably won't but.......

I've just started another ebay account and emailed seller that I have got plenty of feedback on another account and will he accept a bid from the new account.....it can (sorry meant could) live at work whilst it gradually gets built up so would be probably a year before I would have to explain anything to Mrs V....

 

[Spokesmann]

You are talking yourself into it. Good man.

 

[biggs682]

Go for it! SWMBO here is always moaning about my bikes, I carry on regardless...

sounds like we share the same women

i now have 1 bike and 1 frameset in the loft as garage full

 

[vickster]

It's £20, barely buys a pint and a pie these days...do it Life's too short for regrets

 

[simon the viking]

It's £20, barely buys a pint and a pie these days...do it Life's too short for regrets

It wont go for £20 theres no B.I.N more like £50 I've watched similiar in the past...... Add a courier.... but who knows? it might go for a figure I can justify

 

[cyberknight]

How much would your mate do a respray for ?
Looking at doing the boardman in the future as the white has been a chip magnet from day one and i cant see a new bike any time soon .

 

[simon the viking]

How much would your mate do a respray for ?
Looking at doing the boardman in the future as the white has been a chip magnet from day one and i cant see a new bike any time soon .

P'md you

 

[simon the viking]

So I've emailed seller and asked for an rough size and weight so I can price a courier.... I reckon about £15

 

[biggs682]

So I've emailed seller and asked for an rough size and weight so I can price a courier.... I reckon about £15

try senditnow.com they send via parcel force and a full bike goes for less than £15 normally

 

[simon the viking]

try senditnow.com they send via parcel force and a full bike goes for less than £15 normally

Cheers I will wait for his sizing to come back get a price then wait and see how the bidding goes and possibly join in

 

[Sillyoldman]

When I was in my teens (30 odd years ago....) my Uncle gave me a 531 tubed Viking frame dating from the fifties. I built it up over 6 months and rode it for a few years then sold it for about 30 quid!!!! ARGGGGGGGHHHHHH

I dont know the model, but from the original colour (underneath the primer) it was probably one these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-V...bikeparts_SR&hash=item4618e3517a#ht_101wt_958

I could buy this frame.. get a mate who owns a spray shop to paint it in its original colour again then dress it with these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Viking-Mi...ikeparts_SR&hash=item3a88533090#ht_1183wt_968

Then build it sympathically using retro parts.....

(its even the right size)

Reasons I won't....

1. Cant afford it

2. SWMBO would be pretty annoyed as I have just forked (see what I did there?) out on the DEFY2

3. I don't live in Yorkshire so would have to pay for a courier

Reasons I should

1. It would look uber cool......

Reasons you should

2. It's got the same name as you.

 

[rbreid]

Always better to run the risk of regretting doing something than be gauranteed to regret doing nothing.
In short....Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[simon the viking]

I've got a plan.....I used to look at MGBs (owned 2 in the past) and Boxsters on ebay and SWMBO used to see me and say "I don't know why you are looking....." So I will tell her I've bought a Sports car have the inevitable row then she will be relieved when I tell her its actually a bike frame

Yes?