Interesting eBay / Gumtree bikes

[MichaelB]

The add says "One of a kind"
Words fail....





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Reckon there would be a just a bit of flex in the forks and frame, and the central leftover seat tube would be ready to punch a hole in your chest ...

[trailgumby]

The add says "One of a kind"
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I've got long arms, but even I would struggle to reach those bars!

[find_bruce]

I've got long arms, but even I would struggle to reach those bars!

My thoughts exactly

• feet on pedals
• butt on saddle
• hands on bars

Pick any 2

[trailgumby]

I kinda like it. Different. But then I like Lefty forks.

How about Righty frames?


It's possible the seller is a tad ambitious with pricing

Looks great, and no need to dismount wheels to change tyres! But I wonder about how long that frame is going to last before fatigue failure sets in without some amount of give built in where the rear arms meet the front triangle.

[OnTrackZeD]

The add says "One of a kind"
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I suspect words aren't the only thing to fail.

[caneye]

Soma Wolverine

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... l%7D%22%7D

[WyvernRH]

Interesting 'Track Bike' on offer in Moss Vale.
Not a track bike at all IMHOP but quite a nice pre WWII or just post WWII road bike where someone has either fitted new forks or 'adjusted' <sic> the originals - I fear the latter..... Also I can see the bases of cut-off pump pegs on the seat tube.

Might be nice if you can knock it down to half price?

https://tinyurl.com/3kr253rb

Richard

[stevenaaus]

Any colour as long as it's a fast colour.

https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/592902821980016/



https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/stantho ... 1285288807

[stevenaaus]

Old Mtbs are so cheap.
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item ... 461641114/
But they all have those shite twist-shifts.
Big rake/ stretch on this one, but nice rubber, and I like the paint. #lifecycle

[rkelsen]

Big rake/ stretch on this one, but nice rubber, and I like the paint.

Avoid. That fork is quite clearly bent.

[stevenaaus]

"Yes this is the I don't really want to sell this price."
Laugh. Well, not too expensive, but no way that bike's ever getting rebuilt with decent kit. Nasty scuffs, and not exactly rare.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/manly/b ... 1289918234

[P!N20]

Soma Rush for $400 is a good buy: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/avondal ... pasteboard

[metalrideroz]

Someone in perth that uses facebook get on this bike friday for $600 asap, https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... _type=post

[caneye]

this is a very nice Kerry Hopkins

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newingt ... 1291644957

[stevenaaus]

Gem of a CFR1. After enjoying my old carbon Wilier... I might have to try one of these one day.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wavell- ... 1293081345

[redsonic]

Fancy putting this one back together? All the parts are there....


https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/karana- ... 1293190739

[stevenaaus]

Some people just kindof lose their mind when confronted with the technological marvel that is a bicycle. That guy gets big bonus points.

[metalrideroz]

Gimmicks, aluminium, Giant, all not for me, but if this was close i'd give it a shot at the start price, Giant Accend with deore bits. Wonder what the tyre clearance is like?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/275270031648

[metalrideroz]

Whos in perth? Canfield steel mtb with hope bits,
https://www.cashconverters.com.au/shop/ ... 0600341521

[metalrideroz]

kona unit 29er single speed in melbourne with $50 start price. Great base.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/165454830629
Would buy if i was in melbourne!

[computer_athlete]

kona unit 29er single speed in melbourne with $50 start price. Great base.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/165454830629
Would buy if i was in melbourne!

I've been eyeing this — https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 3649436455 — off for a little while but I have no idea how to judge it (I'm new to all this), and I'd not heard of Kona before. I'm guessing they're a decent brand? Does this look okay to you?

(For anyone who doesn't have Facebook, the link I posted is to a grey and yellow single speed Kona bike, 60cm frame, dropbars with those nice kind of integrated brakes attached, listed at $300 and looking to be in pretty decent shape, though again, I probably don't know what to look for.)

[familyguy]

I've been eyeing this — https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 3649436455 — off for a little while but I have no idea how to judge it (I'm new to all this), and I'd not heard of Kona before. I'm guessing they're a decent brand? Does this look okay to you?

(For anyone who doesn't have Facebook, the link I posted is to a grey and yellow single speed Kona bike, 60cm frame, dropbars with those nice kind of integrated brakes attached, listed at $300 and looking to be in pretty decent shape, though again, I probably don't know what to look for.)

The Paddywagons are solid quality bikes from what I've seen of them. There are a few owners here who might give tips. If I was needing something I'd be making a slight lowball and seeing what happens. Looks like it has a few cosmetic scrapes, but nothing looks bent. Check brake track wear on the wheels, spin everything that should spin and listen for noises. Take it a for a test ride and see if it fits.

Bigger stuff doesn't come up as often, and is usually either a screaming bargain or spectacularly overpriced, there doesn't seem to be many in the middle ground.

[P!N20]

There are a few owners here who might give tips.

I've got one; it's my commuter and general get around bike. It's that model too, 2009 I think. Great bike, it's done everything from 150k rides through to hauling kids. That one is mostly stock by the look of it, mine has gone through a few wheels, cranks and saddles over that time.

That one looks to have some dents in the top tube, so you might have some room for negotiation, but I reckon $300 is a fair price if otherwise it's in good condition.

Mine from a few years ago, but generally looks the same now:

[computer_athlete]

Thanks guys, good info! Unfortunately the seller of the one I posted hasn't been terribly responsive, so I might give it a miss. But you're helping me learn.

[P!N20]

Imagine commuting on this bad boy: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sans-so ... 1293968937