eBay prices on the rise, good time to sell old junk?

[lethoso]

some people are awful people

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/EDDY-MERCKX-RARE ... 3efdcfb91d

[familyguy]

some people are awful people

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/EDDY-MERCKX-RARE ... 3efdcfb91d

Why would you pull off a rear brake bridge???

[silverlight]

I asked myself the same question..

[oldschoolfool]

Removing the brake bridge makes the rear fork stay(s) two force members instead of three force members rendering them less stable, particularlyl laterally. Also it increases the unsupported length as compression members again making them them less stiff. Good idea to not do it even if you do not intend to mount a brake!

[brentono]

EM mods
I knew a butcher, that had tattoos like that on his arms.

[WyvernRH]

some people are awful people

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/EDDY-MERCKX-RARE ... 3efdcfb91d

Why would you pull off a rear brake bridge???

Chainstay bridge has been removed as well

Richard

[Mulger bill]

some people are awful people

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/EDDY-MERCKX-RARE ... 3efdcfb91d

Why would you pull off a rear brake bridge???

Chainstay bridge has been removed as well

Richard

Persecute! Kill the heretic!!!

[flashrider]

SO wrong, what a waste of a lovely frame. What has he done to the rest of his collection

[MichaelB]

SO wrong, what a waste of a lovely frame. What has he done to the rest of his collection

Even death is too good for him ....

[lethoso]

SO wrong, what a waste of a lovely frame. What has he done to the rest of his collection

Even death is too good for him ....

I don't know about that, but he at least needs a smack on the nose with a rolled up newspaper.

it's a shame, the frame is in my size too

[Johnj]

Stupidity is its own reward. I've got no idea why this idiot thinks a butchered frame is worth $25 more than the last one he didn't sell for $500.

[familyguy]

Hey, check it out, this one is VERY RARE (arent they all?)...but I reckon its rarity is that it hasnt rusted beyond all hope of safety and been dumped by the side of the road ten years ago.

Further to this, who got the <CITY>VintageBikes name first? I guess its like BikeSnobNYC spawning BikeSnob<insert city> all over again.

Jim

[rkelsen]

Hey, check it out, this one is VERY RARE (arent they all?)...but I reckon its rarity is that it hasnt rusted beyond all hope of safety and been dumped by the side of the road ten years ago.

Further to this, who got the <CITY>VintageBikes name first? I guess its like BikeSnobNYC spawning BikeSnob<insert city> all over again.

Jim

At least the starting bid on the "rare" bike isn't ridiculous... and he deserves some kudos for not putting the "f" word in the ad anywhere.

I call dibs on <city name>GaspipeEmporium. I'm going to polish hard rubbish and tip shop finds and then sell them for stupid money... oh, wait, nevermind...

[Torana68]

here you go, a very rare Tracklite, fully lugged (fully sick?) frame, it has "dimples due to age" as well
item no 260569167904

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[brentono]

Nice One, Torana68 "fully lugged" (now is that regular lugged or track?)


If I may have an opinion, I'd say that's just what regular lugs look like
Thanks,
BrentonO

[rkelsen]

Nice One, Torana68 "fully lugged" (now is that regular lugged or track?)


If I may have an opinion, I'd say that's just what regular lugs look like

I thought, in this context, that "lugs" were the things where the tubes of the frame meet? You know, the things that hold the frame together before it is brazed... These things:


But of course, you'd know this, having spent your whole life in frame factories...

I eagerly await your posting the photo of you & your Bates in front of the family XL again to prove me wrong.

[brentono]

Sorry, I meant ends, but then you knew that.
"The frame and forkes are fully lugged" as stated in the ad description.
Also another mis-nomer commonly used, horizontal dropouts (even Sheldon, god-forbid)
Drops-outs, as a type of fork end that allows the rear wheel to be removed without derailing the chain first,
then they can't be horizontal-dropouts, obviously.
Are you stalking me you sad loser
Fact is I was laughing with Torana68, at the "fully lugged"
Cheers
BrentonO

[rkelsen]

At least you can't say it's not worth the starting bid.

[brentono]

Safe to say, that even at a dollar, I won't be bidding, nor many here.

[brendan03]

"The frame and forkes are fully lugged" as stated in the ad description.

Hard to tell from the small photo, but yes, the front forks look (fully) lugged. Not like he's claiming the "dropouts" are lugged.

Would be a pain to source BB's & headsets that would fit these old bikes I'd assume - and can't say I'd trust the old girl enough to stomp down on the pedals hill climbing. Only interest I'd have in such an oldie would be to hang above the mantle - in which case, it wouldn't be powdercoated .

[brentono]

"The frame and forkes are fully lugged" as stated in the ad description.

Hard to tell from the small photo, but yes, the front forks look (fully) lugged. Not like he's claiming the "dropouts" are lugged.

Would be a pain to source BB's & headsets that would fit these old bikes I'd assume - and can't say I'd trust the old girl enough to stomp down on the pedals hill climbing. Only interest I'd have in such an oldie would be to hang above the mantle - in which case, it wouldn't be powdercoated .

Though the constant sad, mindless, chatter from rkelsen, might lead you to believe I know nothing,
and maybe I don't.
But to let you know Brendan03, the "lug" as you put it, on the front forks, is called a Crown, and in my day Double-Crowns were very popular.
"She" stated many things that got a laugh, Traklite, not sure that's even a brand, or even a builder's name, could be a model. (I've not heard of it, maybe?)
"It has horizontal drop outs (see photo)"... they're not!
"And The frame has some dimples due to its age" don't think frames do that, maybe? but I know my bum does!
Anyway, thanks Torana68.
Cheers,
BrentonO

[Torana68]

pretty funny the dimples, will have to remember that one, not dentd just dimples, sounds much better
youd feel a little odd branding a rooadster "tracklight" wouldnt you?

[kukamunga]

Hi there, This bike you have restored is gorgeous. I was wondering if I was to win the auction, would it be if I was to pay extra to have some breaks fitted? Also, is this a single speed bike or fixed? I am a novice and can't tell by just looking at the pics. Thanks again! Zero

Ahhh.... the perfect ebay customer - they can't tell by looking at the twenty close-up, clearly lit and photographed pictures !!!

Kerchiiiing $$$ - another gay 'fixie' rider on another 'gorgeous' clunker.....

Pity melb.vint.bikes didn't get some of these reproduction MS decals being sold in a neighbouring suburb to put on the bike before the seller pulled all items from ebay due to threat of legal action for infringing on numerous copyrights.....

[brendan03]

But to let you know Brendan03, the "lug" as you put it, on the front forks, is called a Crown, and in my day Double-Crowns were very popular.

Oh, comon. I think the broad use of the term "lug" can acceptably be applied to the juncture of fork tubes and crown. Lug is an english word you know - not an industry created "brand" with one specific application. It's also a wise idea on an eBay listings to advertise to the layman, since learned people like yourself are not likely the target audience.

[brentono]

But to let you know Brendan03, the "lug" as you put it, on the front forks, is called a Crown, and in my day Double-Crowns were very popular.

Oh, comon. I think the broad use of the term "lug" can acceptably be applied to the juncture of fork tubes and crown. Lug is an english word you know - not an industry created "brand" with one specific application. It's also a wise idea on an eBay listings to advertise to the layman, since learned people like yourself are not likely the target audience.

umm.. what?