Author Topic: slim chance of getting this I think............ (Read 1967 times)

kungfunky · « **on:** February 03, 2011, 08:55 AM »

Been doing heaps of building work on a local bike shop recently and the most exciting thing to show up in the shop was a super rare Yeti, until lastnight that was.......The owner asked if I could watch the shop for 5 mins while he poped out and what had he been working on.??..this little puppy..

the kid that dropped it off had a new flight fitted by the shop, so needless to say I waited around long after I was due to go home to question the kid about this bike. an hour later and several questions revealed that he rides the bike to school every day

and that his dad gave it to him..."heres my card, ask your dad if he will let you sell it to me, I'll even pay a fair price for it" was the instant response.......hmmmm I very much doubt it but who knows...

SaMAlex · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2011, 09:00 AM »

Nice stem

Badbaldie · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2011, 09:15 AM »

why not offer him a good price and see if that temps a sale? or if you only want frame and forks offer a frame and fork swop with cash

kungfunky · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2011, 09:25 AM »

I said to the lad I'd let him have any new bike in the shop for a trade on the PK, I know the owner well so can get them at cost, I think because it was his dads ride he's scared to let it go before asking him. Just hope his dads not on here

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2011, 10:18 AM »

well if his dad is on here then he might understand that the bike might be destroyed on the way to school and that you might take more care of it - not saying the kid will not take care of it but kids might kick it thinking it's a P.O.S. and not new school

keep working at it - it may just pay off

southern andy · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2011, 10:37 AM »

Looking at the condition of that bike, i'd of said the lad looked after it and is very aware as to what he has. Also consider he's just upgraded to flight cranks so he seems to know his parts.
If he is unsure as to what he has then now he knows someone is interested he'll just google it or search on ebay. No chance then.

Good luck though mate.

Betty · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2011, 06:52 PM »

I'd buy the stem if you manage to get it...

kungfunky · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2011, 07:16 PM »

no worries pal, If I got it the first thing I'd do is strip it down and sell all the bits...wish me luck

SaMAlex · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2011, 07:38 PM »

Quote from: Batty on February 03, 2011, 06:52 PM

I'd buy the stem if you manage to get it...

Haha, you said to me you had stopped hording (we were even talking about stems!) ... and you said that rednecks were shit and your's was going in the bin!!!!

brettypeeps · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2011, 07:41 PM »

Be a nice score if you do get

Betty · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2011, 10:29 PM »

Quote from: S&MAlex on February 03, 2011, 07:38 PM

Quote from: Batty on February 03, 2011, 06:52 PM
I'd buy the stem if you manage to get it...

Haha, you said to me you had stopped hording (we were even talking about stems!) ... and you said that rednecks were shit and your's was going in the bin!!!!

Yep... guilty as charged...

Don't even need it... i cant help myself...

boofy44 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2011, 01:27 AM »

Quote from: Batty on February 03, 2011, 10:29 PM

Quote from: S&MAlex on February 03, 2011, 07:38 PM
Quote from: Batty on February 03, 2011, 06:52 PM
I'd buy the stem if you manage to get it...

Haha, you said to me you had stopped hording (we were even talking about stems!) ... and you said that rednecks were shit and your's was going in the bin!!!!

Yep... guilty as charged...

Don't even need it... i cant help myself...

is that why you sold me that shite redneck mark?

kungfunky · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2011, 04:28 PM »

So I'm still working on the bike shop extension when the owner asked if I wanted this.....have no idea what it is but would make a nice little pit I think... any ideas what it is

southern andy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2011, 05:03 PM »

I reckon that is a Birmingham wheels

They only came as frames, there were never no forks.

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/wheels/18407

brummie · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2011, 05:10 PM »

hello ash, can i dib this for my mate steve if you decide to get rid please
if it is a birmingham wheels frame he is desperate for one
cheers matey

southern andy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2011, 05:46 PM »

Steve's after a Pro, i think that's a mini due to the size of the BB.

Could do with a photo to see if there is a gusset by the BB like the one in the link but then Mini's could be different.

Were BW's frames brazed

? what's the welding like on it

?

kungfunky · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2011, 06:01 PM »

Interesting thoughts so far, I had no idea it could be pretty rare.. I will take more pics tomorrow and post up, also I'll get the serial number if that helps. As far as the welds go they look pretty mint and yes it is a mini.

Spen69 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2011, 06:09 PM »

Ash, you've got to have a decent mini in your collection - build it for Kam, she's not exactly the tallest lass now is she? You could also scare her and tell her it's planning for the future patter of little feet just like I told Aileen that the Mini ProClass is for Izzy when she's older... After she's outgrown the 16" Lil' Ripper of course ;-)

kungfunky · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2011, 06:19 PM »

your the 1st to tell me to keep it spen

yeah your not wrong, I can imagine Kam blasting around on this

might even bring it up to show you on Fri...

Spen69 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2011, 06:29 PM »

Are you both up this weekend then bud? PM me later bud, I'll get some beers in the fridge ready ;-)

sketchybob · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2011, 10:53 AM »

its a 24" junior cruiser was brought for £100 complete as a practise race bike for my 8 year old it came with suzie hubs on rest of it was new stuff.

Author Topic: slim chance of getting this I think............ (Read 1967 times)

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