The hopelessly overpriced bicycle thread..!!Mod warning - no stolen bike discussion!!

Mycroft H

When I'm using the internet I invariably end up looking on ebay, adverts and done deal for bicycles and bits and pieces (I suspect I'm not alone in this). And in my time I've come across some bikes that are so overpriced and over valued I just laugh. Whether its that overpriced rusty Raleigh thats been sitting in a hedge for the last fifty years or a hideous looking fixie, there is plenty of dreamers out there.

Anyways motors has a thread like this and its time we had one (unless I'm missing out on one already)


Any way to start

A rusty manky peugeot for 550 USD.... Yep
The rusty (very) bike from a hedge. 200 euros....

Kintarō Hattori

BX 19 wrote: »

Any way to start

The rusty (very) bike from a hedge. 200 euros....

Wow- I don't think I've ever seen so much rust on a bike before. That's just nuts,

marketty

Ha ha that second one looks like it'd crumble like a hobnob if ya touched it!!

gman2k

I don't suppose we are allowed to link to some of the overpriced junk on Adverts.ie ? :-)

Mycroft H

gman2k wrote: »

I don't suppose we are allowed to link to some of the overpriced junk fixies on Adverts.ie ? :-)

FYP

I can't see why not to be honest, Adverts has sort of diverged from Boards.ie over the years. Its up to the Mods for the final call I'd imagine

fixie

http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/2-great-fixies-not-great-paint-jobs/1264718?notification=d28659d1aa92602262bed29b22262031-1327866995#comment_6400180
seller seems to think a fixed gear conversion job with no brakes or foot retention is perfect road worthy and also worth 300 euro..

wanderer 22

How about these two - just $8500 for a porsche..
http://www.tflcar.com/2011/07/porsche-designs-and-builds-two-lame-and-crazy-expensive-bikes-.html

happytramp

fixie wrote: »

http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/2-great-fixies-not-great-paint-jobs/1264718?notification=d28659d1aa92602262bed29b22262031-1327866995#comment_6400180
seller seems to think a fixed gear conversion job with no brakes or foot retention is perfect road worthy and also worth 300 euro..

The comments section certainly has potential too.

fixie

ye i had a few posts deleted off that ad for some reason...but seems my point got through anyway since he says he has straps on the bikes now.

lorimc

I think this bike may be little overpriced.

kumate_champ07

adverts.ie
no matter what your list price is ,someone will offer you half of that:
http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/fixie-singlespeed-wheelset-for-sale/1296317#comments


theres another pair of wheels on adverts I could make up a new set of, for half the price the seller has them listed at, I'd use the exact same rims and hubs but better spokes. ridiculous

kumate_champ07

BX 19 wrote: »

FYP

I can't see why not to be honest, Adverts has sort of diverged from Boards.ie over the years. Its up to the Mods for the final call I'd imagine

its full of kids with too much 'pocket money'

Chips Lovell

BX 19 wrote: »

FYP

I can't see why not to be honest, Adverts has sort of diverged from Boards.ie over the years. Its up to the Mods for the final call I'd imagine

As I said before, it's fine to talk about adverts, but no calling people crooks etc.

Mycroft H

The hopelessly overpriced fixie

A UO8 bike in original condition is worth 150 on a good day but 400? Come on.....

gman2k

BX 19 wrote: »

The hopelessly overpriced fixie

A UO8 bike in original condition is worth 150 on a good day but 400? Come on.....

The offer of €250 is verrrrrry generous....

studiorat

It seems sticking the word fixie into the equation automatically adds €200 onto the price.

AstraMonti

Just look at any Pinarello :rolleyes:

Mycroft H

gman2k wrote: »

The offer of €250 is verrrrrry generous....

Given that a UO8 is basically one step above gaspipe steel frame with nothing hugely special about it 250 is very very generous.

GTDolanator

studiorat wrote: »

It seems sticking the word fixie into the equation automatically adds €200 onto the price.

its because there ''hip'' and ''cool''

pack of gimps in tight jeans and big headphones

studiorat

http://www.adverts.ie/specialist-bikes/mavik-crossride-wheel/1297033

Priceless...

marketty

Slightly off topic but is there any cycling specific auction/classified site for Ireland/uk? Besides the usual suspects donedeal/eBay etc. but they're usually full of scrap as we can see here

gman2k

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-FIXIE-BIKE-PEUGEOT-RACE-BIKE-FRAME-57CM-UNIQUE-TOUR-FRANCE-/130639587014?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1e6ab9e6c6#ht_1493wt_934

The price isn't too bad (no bidders yet) but the description is comical!

smacl

gman2k wrote: »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-FIXIE-BIKE-PEUGEOT-RACE-BIKE-FRAME-57CM-UNIQUE-TOUR-FRANCE-/130639587014?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1e6ab9e6c6#ht_1493wt_934

The price isn't to bad (no bidders yet) but the description is comical!

How often do you see a 'fixie' with so many gears though?

happytramp

I love the fact that he thinks there's anyone on earth who's heard of Bernard Thevenet that won't instantly realise he's full of ****

com1

gman2k wrote: »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-FIXIE-BIKE-PEUGEOT-RACE-BIKE-FRAME-57CM-UNIQUE-TOUR-FRANCE-/130639587014?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1e6ab9e6c6#ht_1493wt_934

The price isn't too bad (no bidders yet) but the description is comical!

Ah, but did you see what other people are watching...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialized-Rockhopper-Pro-2008-Frame-/280813379837?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5999978105613516677

byebye

gman2k wrote: »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-FIXIE-BIKE-PEUGEOT-RACE-BIKE-FRAME-57CM-UNIQUE-TOUR-FRANCE-/130639587014?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1e6ab9e6c6#ht_1493wt_934

The price isn't too bad (no bidders yet) but the description is comical!

He's some sales man!

gman2k

Wait, wait....there's more
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/bicycles/2950520

Mycroft H

gman2k wrote: »

Wait, wait....there's more
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/bicycles/2950520

I don't even think he accidentally added an extra 0 to the end of it. Absolute dreamer

trek climber

gman2k wrote: »

Wait, wait....there's more
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/bicycles/2950520

Jesus Christ - is this seller for real ?

lovelyoner

This is one of my personal favourites, it was up for 600 or something originally. Have a look at the comments too

http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/fixie-for-sale-or-swap/1104074

le petit braquet

As ridden by the Cannibal himself? A snip at €750 ...

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/bicycles/2850050

rich.d.berry

lovelyoner wrote: »

Have a look at the comments too

Haha. "I'll give you 80 slaps, now go away."

He sure knows how to win over his customer base, doesn't he?

Mycroft H

le petit braquet wrote: »

As ridden by the Cannibal himself? A snip at €750 ...

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/bicycles/2850050

Eddie Merckx frames sort of have a cult following though depending on who made them makes the difference. British Eagle made a "merckx" marked frame in the 70s as far as I know. Mediocre bicycle comparable to other 10 speeds out there.

However if its a later frame designed by merckx with lovely nuvo record stuff - 750 is not far off the mark, 550 is probably a good price.

Mycroft H

lovelyoner wrote: »

This is one of my personal favourites, it was up for 600 or something originally. Have a look at the comments too

http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/fixie-for-sale-or-swap/1104074

600? For that pile of florescent ****? And yes that fork is as bent as bedamned

Another gem from the same user....

The hollow frame .....

Crow92

BX 19 wrote: »

600? For that pile of florescent ****? And yes that fork is as bent as bedamned

Another gem from the same user....

The hollow frame .....

That kid is like 12 or something like that, I sold him some cranks a couple of months ago, I hadn't a problem but just another child trying to shift ****e as "fixies"

happytramp

Crow92 wrote: »

That kid is like 12 or something like that, I sold him some cranks a couple of months ago, I hadn't a problem but just another child trying to shift ****e as "fixies"

Then I suppose as long as the other 12 year old who offered 80 quid for his sprayed blue bottom bracket monstrosity is happy then there's no real harm done.

Johnnio13

lorimc wrote: »

I think this bike may be little overpriced.

I think the stairs may be included though.

studiorat

Johnnio13 wrote: »

I think the stairs may be included though.

comes with a house to park it in...

Meanwhile : http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/carrera-kraken/1308368

specs don't match the bike...

Thing is, it looks like the seller bought one for €100 a few months earlier.

http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/carrera-kraken/959112

fixie

Crow92 wrote: »

That kid is like 12 or something like that, I sold him some cranks a couple of months ago, I hadn't a problem but just another child trying to shift ****e as "fixies"

i only recently bought a set of forks off him, knew full well he was'nt good to deal with but couldnt turn away profile design forks for 35 euro..so after not turning up 3 times and then eventually been 3 hours late i got the forks, in great nick so happy with them but the chap doesnt have a clue..all his adds are overpriced and with little or no description..
been about 12 though wonder how he affords this? http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/fixie-pro-lite-track-bike/1214542

DrFive

This latest one is epic! looks like it may be sold too!!! scary.

http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/fixie-single-speed/1315469

So beyond it having no brakes it still has the road triple on the front and with those drop outs must be in "magic" gear. Riding this fixed is dodgy as. When that chain "stretches" (wears) it'll hop off and he'll have a balance bike. Nice.

kumate_champ07

fixie wrote: »

i only recently bought a set of forks off him, knew full well he was'nt good to deal with but couldnt turn away profile design forks for 35 euro..so after not turning up 3 times and then eventually been 3 hours late i got the forks, in great nick so happy with them but the chap doesnt have a clue..all his adds are overpriced and with little or no description..
been about 12 though wonder how he affords this? http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/fixie-pro-lite-track-bike/1214542

the frame was around 300 during a clearance sale, the forks were half that price in a planet x sale, the stem was prob 6 euro and the bars were 25

thats still a lot of money, I was lucky to get a few sweets and a couple of euro at the weekend at that age

whats really funny is 220euro seatpost + 40euro crankset, you would think that the crankset is the most important component on a track bike next to wheelset, seatpost is the least important

Holyboy

DrFive wrote: »

This latest one is epic! looks like it may be sold too!!! scary.

http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/fixie-single-speed/1315469

So beyond it having no brakes it still has the road triple on the front and with those drop outs must be in "magic" gear. Riding this fixed is dodgy as. When that chain "stretches" (wears) it'll hop off and he'll have a balance bike. Nice.

Oh dear lord! I was looking at the pics first and thought 'is that a Trek hybrid frame' and yes it is, I presume the rear alu dropouts have been wound in from 135 to 120! Gastly:(

happytramp

Holyboy wrote: »

Oh dear lord! I was looking at the pics first and thought 'is that a Trek hybrid frame' and yes it is, I presume the rear alu dropouts have been wound in from 135 to 120! Gastly:(

Pffft, get with it. That's what everyone's riding these days. You guys with your single chainrings, horizontal dropouts, foot retention, track frames, and non massive handlebars don't know nothin!! All fixies should be able to fit a can of coke through their fork clearances.

Wheely GR8

Jesus ,I was worried about selling my specialized sirrus because it was a bit old. It's brand new compared to some of this lot.

kumate_champ07

theres a bike on adverts today with a buckled rear wheel but apparently it's very fast.

happytramp

Not excessively expensive but any amount of money for this obscenity is too much!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290666886936&clk_rvr_id=314272000987#ht_779wt_889

Holyboy

happytramp wrote: »

Not excessively expensive but any amount of money for this obscenity is too much!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290666886936&clk_rvr_id=314272000987#ht_779wt_889

I feel sick now:(

Beasty

Holyboy wrote: »

I feel sick now:(

Did you build the wheels then Holyboy?;)

rich.d.berry

happytramp wrote: »

Not excessively expensive but any amount of money for this obscenity is too much!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290666886936&clk_rvr_id=314272000987#ht_779wt_889

At least you won't need to wear any Hi-Vis when riding it.

iregk

Serious question. What is it about fixies that automatically puts the price up by about 500 regardless of condition, look etc...

gman2k

This one