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restore or sell?

  • 20-07-2012 3:14pm
    #1
    2012jay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭


    Im wondering what u guys think, I have a old 1958 Triump Pink Witch bike and thinking would it be worth while restoring it? Would there be a market for it? if so what would be the price range?
    Any views or comments would be much appreciated:)


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  • #2
    piston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 523 ✭✭✭piston


    If it were mine (and somewhere close to my frame size), I would restore it mechanically, but just clean the paint and chrome up as best I can. It's not too bad and any effort to repaint it would loose the patina of age.

    Value wise, maybe €30 - 50 as it stands or maybe €150 when cleaned up and re-greased and ready to ride.

    Don't under-estimate these bikes. They were quality machines and if the headset and wheels are in good order, they will ride a lot better than many people realise. The tip if you live somewhere hilly is to stick a larger sprocket on the Sturmey Archer hub as most left the factory with something like 46/18 gearing which gives a top gear of around 91 inches (IIRC) which is suitable for time-trialling, not for pottering around on a Sunday evening. Put a 21 or 22 tooth sprocket to bring the gearing down to something sensible for a bike of this weight and type and it will ride beautifully.


  • #3
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,190 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    If you restore it, restore it for yourself. The price you get for the restored bike won't even remotely reflect the effort you put into restoring it.


  • #4
    piston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 523 ✭✭✭piston


    Looking again, I wonder is that the same frame as Raleigh Trent Tourist. It was the same company by then, Triumph being used as a slightly cheaper brand.


  • #5
    hardCopy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,969 ✭✭✭hardCopy


    It looks to be in pretty good nick. A wash and lube would probably get it looking pretty sweet.


  • #6
    2012jay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭2012jay


    thanks lads for al the advice.:)


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  • #7
    mattcollins123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭mattcollins123


    2012jay wrote: »
    Im wondering what u guys think, I have a old 1958 Triump Pink Witch bike and thinking would it be worth while restoring it? Would there be a market for it? if so what would be the price range?
    Any views or comments would be much appreciated:)

    Hi, do you still have this by any chance? I am very interested in buying a Pink Witch.

    Matt


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