What to buy 1980/1990 race bike.

[woodbutcher]

Just to add to the "can of worms" which you have opened. I have had dealings with Felix and he has been willing to have a deal, plus he does have some very nice bikes admittedly at a price . I guess it just depends on what you are looking for
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-45219/rennrad/k0l2040

 

[woodbutcher]

Just to add to the "can of worms" which you have opened. I have had dealings with Felix and he has been willing to have a deal, plus he does have some very nice bikes admittedly at a price . I guess it just depends on what you are looking for
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-45219/rennrad/k0l2040

For example this

 

[Boon 51]

So today's thoughts are.. 740 -760 stand over height. As you guy's have shown me a price tag of £120 -£220 should get me a really nice bike and I would buy a second bike to do up?

 

[Boon 51]

To give you an idea on condition and costs this is what the same bike in 'barn find' condition would go for;
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...-team-road-bike-speedy-fix-project/1325320573

That would be a good bike to do up at that price..

 

[biggs682]

So today's thoughts are.. 740 -760 stand over height. As you guy's have shown me a price tag of £120 -£220 should get me a really nice bike and I would buy a second bike to do up?

Have fun looking and keep us updated please

 

[Boon 51]

I have seen a bike not too far away but it looks like a fixed wheel can these be changed.

 

[DCLane]

I have seen a bike not too far away but it looks like a fixed wheel can these be changed.

It depends on whether it was fixed originally, i.e. a track bike, or has been converted from a road bike with freewheel. If the latter then yes, they can be reversed. I'm in the process of converting a bike with freewheel to fixed.

 

[Cycleops]

Yes, if originally it was geared then you can convert it back;

View: https://youtu.be/IEL7pLwTZw0

 

[Boon 51]

Here it is.. can you see if it could be changed.
https://tinyurl.com/ybq5uo5s

 

[DCLane]

Here it is.. can you see if it could be changed.
https://tinyurl.com/ybq5uo5s

Unfortuantely they've shown the left side only

However ... there's a clue: it's got a double chainset, so

You'll need band-on downtube shifters, a bolt-on derailleur hanger and front / rear derailleurs. The hope is they've simply fitted a single speed kit to the standard freewheel so you can re-use the wheels. If they've re-spaced the rear then it's but can be put back.

I'd ask for a photo of the other side but it does look good. I'd also ask about the single speed conversion: what's original, what's been changed, do they have the original parts still?

 

[biggs682]

Here it is.. can you see if it could be changed.
https://tinyurl.com/ybq5uo5s

That's a good price as well
It should convert back easily enough but as @DCLane states you might need some extra bits to convert it back but good starting point and looks in fair condition go for it

 

[Boon 51]

That's a good price as well
It should convert back easily enough but as @DCLane states you might need some extra bits to convert it back but good starting point and looks in fair condition go for it

I have just send him a message hoping for some good replies one of which is the frame size? in the picture it seems a bit big..

 

[biggs682]

I have just send him a message hoping for some good replies one of which is the frame size? in the picture it seems a bit big..

I would guess 23" but if local go and try it for size before ruling it out .

 

[Boon 51]

Just checked on my watch list and its gone so it looks like its been sold..

 

[midlife]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Ro...rentrq:15db01bc1680abc1f250ba66ffeb3821|iid:1

This one? Still for sale when I log into ebay ..