Was this Mercian too expensive?

[Illaveago]

A good clean , polish all of the ally bits ,remove the rear carrier and long mudguards and fit short polished stainless steel ones and the bike would look more appealing .
Well it would for me !

 

[EltonFrog]

I won’t be having a punt, can’t be arsed with the 250 mile round trip.

 

[biggs682]

Possibly, I’m looking for a project, but I’m not sure if it’s the right size. It is too far away though.

What sort of project do you want?

 

[EltonFrog]

What sort of project do you want?

What I really want is a Gillott, that is the right size, not in excellent condition, not stupid money, and doesn’t require an expedition to collect it. That’s what I really want, I’ve been looking for years, as yet to no avail.

 

[biggs682]

What I really want is a Gillott, that is the right size, not in excellent condition, not stupid money, and doesn’t require an expedition to collect it. That’s what I really want, I’ve been looking for years, as yet to no avail.

I will keep an eye out and if I see something I will let you know.

Got a nice Sid Mottram though

 

[EltonFrog]

I will keep an eye out and if I see something I will let you know.

Got a nice Sid Mottram though

The Gillott has a special meaning, if I can find the right one.

 

[carpenter]

Come on Elton - i just had a look at the re listing :

wash and wax the “stealth black frame”
Buy a tube of “Autosol” and give metal work a polish
get rid of rack
leave mudguards as the bike is “ready for the winter training sessions”
possibly fresh bar tape
that “ classic British Brooks saddle” still has enough life in it to “ mould itself to the lucky new owners anatomy” - it is certainly not uncomfortable

What is your inside leg measurement/height, as you have ridden the bike for 100’s (1000’s ?) of miles and a person of similar stature would find it a “supremely comfortable steed”

£100 is not too much

 

[EltonFrog]

Come on Elton - i just had a look at the re listing :

wash and wax the “stealth black frame”
Buy a tube of “Autosol” and give metal work a polish
get rid of rack
leave mudguards as the bike is “ready for the winter training sessions”
possibly fresh bar tape
that “ classic British Brooks saddle” still has enough life in it to “ mould itself to the lucky new owners anatomy” - it is certainly not uncomfortable

What is your inside leg measurement/height, as you have ridden the bike for 100’s (1000’s ?) of miles and a person of similar stature would find it a “supremely comfortable steed”

£100 is not too much

Inside leg is 33 inches, 6ft tall. But, it’s not the money, it’s too far away.

 

[carpenter]

Inside leg is 33 inches, 6ft tall. But, it’s not the money, it’s too far away.

My Apologies - i thought that you were the seller looking for advice on why it hasn’t sold

 

[Jameshow]

The Gillott has a special meaning, if I can find the right one.

I'm looking for a wyedale my first proper road bike!

 

[Fredo76]

No, it wasn't too expensive, it was just too dirty.

 

[Illaveago]

If you moved the decimal point 2 places to the right it would be getting a tad expensive!

 

[steve at cornwall]

If you want to sell a bike on ebay, offer postage. I may be willing to drive 50 miles or so for a bargain buy that I really want which gives very little available, although I see lots I would buy and pay the 20-30 quid postage on If it was offered. Take a look in the "sold items" it tells a tale, often premium prices paid.

 

[biggs682]

If you want to sell a bike on ebay, offer postage. I may be willing to drive 50 miles or so for a bargain buy that I really want which gives very little available, although I see lots I would buy and pay the 20-30 quid postage on If it was offered. Take a look in the "sold items" it tells a tale, often premium prices paid.

The days of being able to parcel courier a bike for £20-30 are long gone I am afraid so you either add £30 to the price of the bike.