is this any good?

[cyberknight]

May be a bit harsh Lots of TLC, a can of GT85, a tube of grease and the appropriate tools and it would probably scrub up reasonably well.

OP - as above, if you're prepared to spend a bit of time and money I reckon it'd be OK.

It's never going to be a great bike, but if everything works and there's no significant frame damage, then I suspect people have done lejog on worse bikes.

True, i should have said the same as you but i was tired and grumpy at the time
Its not worth £100 for sure but if your after a retro project it would be a nice buy but at about £30 max.

 

[billflat12]

No chance of anyone here taking it from you @ £100,!!! steer well clear it,s an old uncared for budget model , will your tours be unsupported ? if your strapped for cash a better option would be a good hybrid or ridged mtb
Maybe something like this if time and money are in short supply ?
.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carrera-S...0982818074?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item35c7a6191a
Or if you do prefer retro then something like a ridged steel framed GT or marin will have better quality components & rack fittings
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GT-Karako...1143375794?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2a2cfc8fb2

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Or if you do prefer retro then something like a ridged steel framed GT or marin will have better quality components & rack fittings
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GT-Karako...1143375794?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2a2cfc8fb2

I actually quite like that, its an interesting shape of frame for a start!

 

[simon.r]

I actually quite like that, its an interesting shape of frame for a start!

Me too. Not sure if they still do, but all rigid/ hard-tail GT frames used to feature what they called their 'triple triangle' design.

Loving the stem as well

 

[Crankarm]

It's a pile of crap. Avoid.

Probably nicked as well as the seller hasn't managed to match the correct description with the appropriate bike. What a numptee.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

It's a pile of crap. Avoid.

Probably nicked as well as the seller hasn't managed to match the correct description with the appropriate bike. What a numptee.

Indeed, be suspicious of inconsistencies on Ebay listings or a general lack of info, full stop.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

If I am being honest, I'd say that the Carrera Subway is probably the best suggestion so far, but in the listing, why cash on collection? Its safer to do a transaction within Ebay and Paypal.

Anyway, if you are looking for good makes, and its a touring bike you want, then you could do a lot worse than something like this for example (funny handlbars optional. It isn't the best listing ever picturewise, but at least the bike looks decent from what we can see!):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dawes-Gents-Touring-bike-/151048592544?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item232b329ca0

What do others think of that?


Dawes, Claude Butler and several others are considered good makes here, especially Dawes with their 'Galaxy' (the bike listed above is apparently a cheaper version of the Galaxy, but, its still a Dawes, so is bound to be a quality bike anyway).

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

That said, 4 hours to go, £75, no bids..... Hmmmm.

 

[MarkF]

Why doesn't somebody just "buy it now"? Am I missing something? If it was 23", I would buy it.

I came across an "as new" bike for my daughter 2 weeks ago, I checked the new price, £265 and used the "buy it now" function to purchase it for £65. The seller told me he'd been pestered to death by people offering low ball bids for days, madness, it really is "as new".

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I'd be inclined too, but I'm more of a 22. Not that, I'd imagine it being a 21 would make much difference really.

I don't know why nobody has touched it either. Is it clearly nicked or something?
Or, maybe because its Sterling?

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Well, the original poster hasn't been back yet anyway.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Wacky handlebars or not, I'm still oddly tempted.....

Is everyone on Ebay waiting for a last minute dirty dive on it or something?

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Clearly not.

 

[young Ed]

bought new bike now falcon trailfinder will post more later!
Cheers Ed

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

One like this: link? What price did you get it for? (If you don't mind me asking. )

Looks like an okay basic bike which, with a few modifications, could be used for the 45 mile per day touring you describe. Some pictures of it would be good when you have them.