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

[geoff_tewierik]

Questionable single speed conversion on a Raleigh
Bit tall for a medium, Decarlo, has mounts for fenders and rack on rear - make a good townie?
Skidstar GT with a steep front angle.
Kuwahara folder.
Purple Pug
Great fade paint job

[rangersac]

Someone in Sydeny get on this. Gemini World Randonneur for a steal!

[familyguy]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Muscle-Bike- ... 1327028252" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



Jim

[HappyHumber]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Muscle-Bike- ... 1327028252

It'd be perfect if it wasn't for the 1970s Ford "Super Roo" references...
How does the brake lever on the top tube work, do you think? An inline addition to the bar levers?

[geoff_tewierik]

Quite like the look of this Skidstar

Has a normal dropout and provision for both rack and fender mounts, unlike these track end ones.

Totally out of touch with what these are worth, and the differences between the variants. What would the verdict be on the asking prices?

Also, nice looking Hoffy Got a bit each way, it's on Ebay as well.

[Derny Driver]

Dreaming. They are not rare bikes.

[rkelsen]

^ wot he said.

They're not track ends. They're standard rear-facing ends which were commonplace at the time... and they were made by pressing the ends of the chainstays flat. BSOs aren't even built that poorly these days.

[geoff_tewierik]

The pressed metal chainstays that make up standard rear facing ends will always be track ends in my mind, compared to dropouts for bikes with derailleurs.

[munga]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Muscle-Bike- ... 1327028252



Jim

how many bikes is he selling? (i didn't actually look past the first image)

[Torana68]

The pressed metal chainstays that make up standard rear facing ends will always be track ends in my mind, compared to dropouts for bikes with derailleurs.

well call them "roadster" ends, track ends for track bikes are high quality, normally cut from plate. Noting wrong with squashed pipe, when done nicely it lasts forever but its not 'quality' (not since the early 1900's)

The Speedwell trackracergoulburntosydneyrare etc is back on at 29.95 start big drop from $4000 yes Im bidding on it (its at 150 now) did the Major taylor (not) bike go the same way?

[ironhanglider]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Muscle-Bike- ... 1327028252

It'd be perfect if it wasn't for the 1970s Ford "Super Roo" references...
How does the brake lever on the top tube work, do you think? An inline addition to the bar levers?

Fortunately it's not connected to anything. I reckon the only way to use a lever like that for a brake would be for something like an Arai drum brake, as used on tandems for a drag brake. Somehow I can't see a bike like this ever needing a drag brake.

Cheers,

Cameron

[geoff_tewierik]

well call them "roadster" ends

Consider me educated.

[Imwit]

The Speedwell trackracergoulburntosydneyrare etc is back on at 29.95 start big drop from $4000 yes Im bidding on it (its at 150 now) did the Major taylor (not) bike go the same way?

Saw that . Good luck.
Haven't seen the major Taylor since its 25000 buy it now! (or best offer).
Notice he's got a new seller name?

[Torana68]

The Speedwell trackracergoulburntosydneyrare etc is back on at 29.95 start big drop from $4000 yes Im bidding on it (its at 150 now) did the Major taylor (not) bike go the same way?

Saw that . Good luck.
Haven't seen the major Taylor since its 25000 buy it now! (or best offer).
Notice he's got a new seller name?

no I didnt notice, thats a bit odd wonder what hapenned

[munga]

inbox full of abuse, probably.

[Imwit]

inbox full of abuse, probably.

His out going feedback certainly was!

[munga]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BIANCHI-Reko ... 29b&_uhb=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

interesting top tube

[geoff_tewierik]

Apparently Skidstar GT's are Collectors Items, no really, collectors items. And love the link at the bottom to justify it.

Is this a One star?

[cray-]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BIANCHI-Reko ... 29b&_uhb=1

interesting top tube

Salvador Dali edition.

[rangersac]

This Apollo could be worth a look. The old Apollo decal, no eyelets on the seat stays and tight clearances make me think it's a IV or better.
Hillman Tourer 1 and 2

[rkelsen]

Apparently Skidstar GT's are Collectors Items, no really, collectors items.

Depends upon whether Rick Dale from Rick's Restorations has worked on it.

[geoff_tewierik]

Apparently Skidstar GT's are Collectors Items, no really, collectors items.

Depends upon whether Rick Dale from Rick's Restorations has worked on it.

Lulz

[Kermit TF]

Very schmick 1982 IV..darn things almost new.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-1982 ... 8cc&_uhb=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[rangersac]

That Marin MTB they've got on that site as well is pretty sweet. I love the brake cable pulley wheel under the stem

[utedeej]

Very schmick 1982 IV..darn things almost new.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-1982 ... 8cc&_uhb=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

exactly the same as a IV i used to have......... until a mate took a corner too fast and smashed it into a concrete bollard lucky he's a good mate..

Was a great ride.