Okay all. I'm back from the brink with this.
I'd shoved it all on ebay, but the fact that not one bit sold, frame, wheels, bars, crankset, saddle is either divine intervention or I'd paid a bit on the toppy side for everything. This wasn't the sellers fault. I should have done more research. After watching a complete lo pro mercian bike go for £110 on ebay, thats a testament to how bad things have got.
The reason for my sale was a small apartment, and getting the credit card bill down - but I'd be missing one vital point. Andy Perks didn't build many frames, and this one is a doozy. Beautifully made with loads of stunning brazing, and chrome, and just rare. He's not in the best of health, and frankly I'd like to get him some pictures over.
In retrospect for something rideable on a regular basis, tubs were not one of my smarter ideas, as I remember the enthusiasm of boundless youth got me into them in my cycling days, and thats kind of gone now as I get grumpy at all sorts.
Theres a few bits I need. 27.2 seatpost in silver, a 26mm stem and a tub, plus a chain. I have brakes, they just need new blocks. The biggest hurdle is an 8 speed derailleur, as the one I have only does 7, and the rears an 8 speed cog.
Anyhow. I'll post a few wanted ads and carry on regardless. I think it wants to stay with me somehow...
Okay all. I'm back from the brink with this.
I'd shoved it all on ebay, but the fact that not one bit sold, frame, wheels, bars, crankset, saddle is either divine intervention or I'd paid a bit on the toppy side for everything. This wasn't the sellers fault. I should have done more research. After watching a complete lo pro mercian bike go for £110 on ebay, thats a testament to how bad things have got.
The reason for my sale was a small apartment, and getting the credit card bill down - but I'd be missing one vital point. Andy Perks didn't build many frames, and this one is a doozy. Beautifully made with loads of stunning brazing, and chrome, and just rare. He's not in the best of health, and frankly I'd like to get him some pictures over.
In retrospect for something rideable on a regular basis, tubs were not one of my smarter ideas, as I remember the enthusiasm of boundless youth got me into them in my cycling days, and thats kind of gone now as I get grumpy at all sorts.
Theres a few bits I need. 27.2 seatpost in silver, a 26mm stem and a tub, plus a chain. I have brakes, they just need new blocks. The biggest hurdle is an 8 speed derailleur, as the one I have only does 7, and the rears an 8 speed cog.
Anyhow. I'll post a few wanted ads and carry on regardless. I think it wants to stay with me somehow...