Do some research on retro bike, it was a thing. I bought it as a project but not enough time and this one really is a big project. These frames have a habit of braking the bonds between the glued tubes and lugs. The paint on the lugs are one sneeze away from fully going, as the alloy has oxidised underneath the paint. It only has one brake mount so will need to source or make one. The main linkage between shock and rear stays is missing so again, source or make. Everything is rusted or oxidised. Seat post isn’t seized luckily. The bb present seems good but I dare try to take it out, I think it holds the chain stays in place as it pivots here. A big project but only if you’re brave. Not for me, I’ve got a house that needs rebuilding you know how it is. They do look very nice when fully built up, last picture is obviously for inspiration and is nothing to do with me.
DeKerf Singlespeed Retro 18.5 MTB Frame Reynolds 725 Circa 2000. If you know your retro and high-end Canadian steel, you’ll know that Chris DeKerf has been very highly rated right from when he first started making frames under his own name in the early 1990′s. He had previously worked at Rocky Mountain and others before deciding to go it alone. I first became aware of them in 1994, when they had only one model, the Mountain, made from the finest Ritchey WCS tubing, mainly TIG welded but with a’work-of-art’ fillet brazed wishbone and seat-cluster. They subsequently added a slightly cheaper model, the Generation, made from Reynolds 631 which lost the fillet brazed seat cluster area, and the top of the range hardtail was renamed the SL, made from Reynolds 853 tubing. The Singlespeed is effectively a gear-less version of the Generation. This is in one of the three iconic DeKerf colours: metallic Tangerine. I’ve taken photos on a dull-winter day to make the details stand out better but in a bright day, it really pops and sparkles in the sun. In very good used condition with superficial light scuffs and chips to the paint on most of the tubes, some of which have been touched in with a slightly lighter shade. No dents, cracks or corrosion other than to the chainstay bridge where the paint has bubbled. The previous owner said it had been like that “for years”. I’d say it’s an 8/10 cosmetically but it’s important to note that the paint and decals are original. You could definitely make it a 9/10 if you bought some touch up paint in the correct shade and were patient. Size wise it’s an 18.5. I’ve added a photo from the 2000 brochure with the frame dimensions which tally well with my own, taken with a 420mm a-c fork which would approximately tally with that fitted to the bike in the brochure. Seat tube c-c: 16 / 40.5cm. Seat tube c-t: 18.5 / 470mm. Top tube c-c horizontal: 22.75 / 580mm. Head tube: 4 / 100mm. Seatpost diameter: 27.2mm. Headset: 1 1/8. Rear dropout spacing: 135mm. Frame tubing: Reynolds 725. Frame mass: 1895g. I’m not certain it’s exactly a year 2000 bike but the specs mean it is from that era. Later models were renamed the Solitaire. Frame number is DEK1613. Chris never made production SS bike from the more expensive Reynolds 853 tubing but the mass difference is minimal; a few tens of grams. It’s for rim brakes and no gears! Will be carefully packed with each tube wrapped in new, thick plumbers foam pipe lagging and sent via parcel force. I’m thinning my collection of DeKerfs from 7 to 1! And also have an 18.5″ Team SL disc in goldy-green and great condition and a 17.6″ Team SL disc which needs a repaint. I’ll be listing these in time but let me know if you are interested and I can pop them up sooner.
Gt I drive 3.0 frame It’s a medium What u see u will get In good used condition Come with fox rear float Shimano crank Seat clamp gt one And head set bearings.
Marin Mount Vision Pro. Will come with the original Fox Alps shock but will require a service as it leaks air. SizeCenter to Top:- 19. TopTube:- 22.5. SteererTube:- 1 1/8. BBShell width:- 68mm. Rearhub width+axle:- 135x9mm QR. Seatpostdiameter:- 30.0mm. Rear wheel travel:- 4. Shock:- Rockshox Monarch RL. No play in the bearings or bushings. Scratches and wear present. A lot, but doesn’t lockout fully. Some bobbling around the bottle cage bolt holes on the underside of the down tube. Salewill include seat clamp, but seat post is not included. Lastly if a mistake has been made, or an error has occurred then please come and speak to me, we are all human and mistakes can an will happen from time to time, if this does happen then please speak to me to resolve the matter to all parties satisfaction before leaving feedback.
Kona Stinky Downhill Mountain Bike Frame 17 Retro Vintage DH MTB Black VGC. 2006 Kona Stinky Downhill Bike frame in very good used condition. 17 frame fits like a medium. Lovely black with silver parts looks great. Perfect for a winter retro bike build project. Pivot bearings are all good. Its a 2006 so it does have little marks here and there but nothing major, especially for its age its in really good condition. You can tell its not been used much in its lifetime. Please see the pictures for the condition and for whats included. Any questions feel free to ask. Collection preferred due to the size but can be posted if needed.
Marin Mount Vision FRS. SizeCenter to Top:- 19. TopTube:- 22.5. SteererTube:- 1 1/8. BBShell width:- 68mm. Rearhub width+axle:- 135x9mm QR. Seatpostdiameter:- 30.0mm. Rear wheel travel: 4. No play in the bearings or bushings. Scratching and wear present. Worming under the lacquer on the front triangle. Rear end would have been orange but the sun had faded this to yellow, you can still see the orange colour in places. Salewill include seat clamp, but seat post is not included. Lastly if a mistake has been made, or an error has occurred then please come and speak to me, we are all human and mistakes can an will happen from time to time, if this does happen then please speak to me to resolve the matter to all parties satisfaction before leaving feedback.
Retro 2008 26″ Kona Hei Hei 19″ MTB Frame Silver/White Fox RP2 2.5 travel Race. In fairly good condition for it’s age but with quite a few marks as per pics, some of which have been touched up. There are some corrosion marks under the lacquer in the silver parts as per pics. Frame is Kona’s Race Light Scandium Aluminium butted, and has a Fox Float RP2 shock and 2.5 travel. This frame only takes 1.1/8th Inch straight steerer forks, is standard 135mm rear quick release and takes a 27.2mm seatpost. Included is an FSA Orbit headset, but note the bottom bearings and crown race are missing so will need these to be replaced, or a new bottom assembly.
Frame and shock only. Cerecoated like a ceramic powder coat used on military rifles, cool stuff. Shock is in great condition, works very well and holds air as it should, I’ve never had to top it up. Not done much since it was recoated and had all new bearings, it’s far from mint but looks very presentable, please view photos carefully. Includes correct size Thompson elite seatpost and a clamp. Tape around seat tube is to protect from cable rub, it’s been on since it was coated and is well worth leaving on. Cable guide clips are all there, top tube ones are hard to get hold of. A great frame with no hidden issues, rides absolutely fantastic and is very light for an old gal, honest as they come. Collection welcome or posted.
Retro 26″ Scott Scale 60 15.5″ MTB Frame Grey including Token Headset & BB. It is Alloy 7005 DB with Hydro Tubing. In good condition, some chips and general marks as per pics, note the scratches and tyre rub marks on the chainstays. This frame only takes 1.1/8th Inch straight steerer forks, is standard 135mm rear quick release and takes a 31.6mm seatpost and 34.9mm Seat clamp (both not includes). Included is a Token EX-Type AL6061-11F Hollowtch 2 Bottom Bracket and a Token TK018CB headset. Both BB and headset are fairly smooth and ready to use.
