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at a guess I'd say that looks a bit small for you if you're 6'4".
As for the quality and value if I had to buy it I'd probably want to spend about £20 on it.
Also weight would not be my primary concern if buying a pub bike, the heavier the better for all the times you'll stack it on the way home!
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It's quite an old frame, probably Seventies, originally built for 27" wheels and no, it'll not be a featherweight.
But for a pub bike I'd think those are all in your favour: with 622 wheels in there, you have loads of room for nice big tyres and mudguards (28mm at least); on a bike that's going to be locked-up, thin-walled lightweight tubes will get mullered in short order and weight is canard anyway. Not a hugely attractive bike either which makes it less nickable.
Do you have any experience of working on bikes? I expect it'll want a once over (headset checking etc).
In the general scheme of things it is on the small side for you, but with a longer stem and seatpost I'm sure it would do for the job.
With a Kryptonite lock, lights and mudguards the BIN isn't outrageous, but it looks like you could snag a bargain: if I got that £60 I'd be much happier.
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Cheers guys, really appreciate the replies. I think you're right about it being a bit on the small side but as I'll probably only be riding 5-10miles max it hopefully wouldn't be too much of an issue.
I have a little experience working on bikes but am no expert. Was hoping I wouldn't have to do too much other than some bar tape. I think I might see how the bidding goes. The other thing putting me off is that given it's on ebay I'm guessing it'd be a pain to get a refund if I went to give it a once over and decided I didn't want it. Might keep scouring gumtree... -
You should go and check it out if you aren’t sure you want it. It’s not really a done thing that you buy it to look at it and then decide whether you’ll keep it.
What I mean is do your investigating and be confident before you part with any money or bid.
I’d say it’s nigh on impossible to get a refund from a stubborn seller on gumtree or Ebay once you hand money over and walk away (on items for collection).
If it’s posted however PayPal / Ebay will back you if you find something wrong with it
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Have you looked at Classified on here or put up a wanted ad? I am sure there are plenty of worthy beaters not being used that will fit the bill.
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Yea, I agree. That's why I think gumtree is probably a better place to look for now. I've always sold on there with the assumption that people are collecting with cash and have a chance to check things out before agreeing 100% to buy. Ebay is a bit more final in this case (4omins left on the auction) as you bid/commit to buying. Thanks again.
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Might take a punt on this, new parts, serviced, money goes to charity...
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Opinions please, is this ebay listing worth a bid for a pub bike?
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Never bought a bike on eBay before and never owned an ss but have been looking around for a pub bike. This doesn't seem like too bad a deal given the limited details but I'd really appreciate a couple of opinions in case I'm missing something stupidly obvious. I'm about 6'4" fwiw.
Do these old Dawes frames weigh a ton?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dawes-Road-bike-frame-fixie-fixed-gear-700c-/263547928445?hash=item3d5cae3f7d