Very rare bike on eBay, have you seen it?

[Mikku]

Seems a lot of money at first glance but considering its rarity and the quality of the parts, it wasn't too bad a price. Will be interesting to see if, where and in what state it resurfaces!

[thebigdog]

Well an update for you!
Wont bore you too much with how i got it , but i messaged the seller after the auction to say let me know if you get let down on eBay etc. & to cut a long story short I collected it yesterday afternoon and for a much more reasonable price
He gave me some nice history on the bike about how he got it and how it won many uk and Europe races.
He also had a rickman prototype Freestyler! but he was emigrating to Germany and could only take one bike with him, so chose to sell this.
Some pics-

Some pics of two secs with autosol

It needs a little work ,seat post is junk , the saddle has a few splits on the top & the front hub axle is thread bound.
So it will need a few other rider survivor parts.
But theres no other nastys to report.


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[CustardLips]

Nice to see it's ended up in the hands of a Radster. 

[Mikku]

Nice one Matt!! So was it a case of buyer's remorse or shill bidding? In any case, am also glad it ended up in the right hands! Look forward to seeing it up and running again.

[thebigdog]

Nice one Matt!! So was it a case of buyer's remorse or shill bidding? In any case, am also glad it ended up in the right hands! Look forward to seeing it up and running again.

Cant say really Mick , he didn't like ebay that's for sure,  he seemed pretty genuine but only he will know if he shilled ?.


Needs some work but its not too bad 

[Taipan]

Nice to see it's ended up in the hands of a Radster. 

Totally agree with custard    and the pic's you just posted are far beter than the ad  didn't realise it was based soooo much on a Grifter lol    what's your plans for it? light resto and replace buggered parts with some survivor parts? I think it will look awsome that way   

ps... what was the info and history he said be interested to know? great score tho 

[thebigdog]

Nice to see it's ended up in the hands of a Radster. 

Totally agree with custard    and the pic's you just posted are far beter than the ad  didn't realise it was based soooo much on a Grifter lol    what's your plans for it? light resto and replace buggered parts with some survivor parts? I think it will look awsome that way   

ps... what was the info and history he said be interested to know? great score tho 

Yeah full strip down clean up & rebuild ,no more then that. Will need new seat ,post ,grips etc . The wheels will also need a rebuild as the spokes are too far gone.  But yes all survivor parts for sure. 

[oldschoolace]

Nice snag Matt 
Didnt grab a pick of the Rickman did you? Sure ive got some prototype forks and wouldnt mind comparing them 

[thebigdog]

Nice snag Matt 
Didnt grab a pick of the Rickman did you? Sure ive got some prototype forks and wouldnt mind comparing them 

It was in the garage right at the back , with about 5 other bikes in front of it . But basically no standers on the frame or forks from what I could see.?
Couldn't really see it properly. Sorry mate.

[griff]

agree it's great that it ended up with a forum member - look forward to seeing how it turns out 

very posh pedals to go on a OPC, can't be many of those about with 1/2" axles?

[thebigdog]

very posh pedals to go on a OPC, can't be many of those about with 1/2" axles?

For sure started looking last night and all I can find is 9/16 ones , & there's not a lot of INFO on the net about them either.  There seems to be a few generations of them  &  I think these are 1st gen.

[In2bmx]

Nice one Matt.   

That's really cool ..     Jammy bugger 

[thebigdog]

Been cleaning up the pedals , luckily no cracks or damage to them, one cage is a bit off round , and a spindle has lost its chrome?

Anyone know the generation?


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[Picklez]

Shows my lack of knowledge, were there different generation Titrons? 

http://michaeljhermann.com/GIintro.htm

[thebigdog]

Shows my lack of knowledge, were there different generation Titrons? 

http://michaeljhermann.com/GIintro.htm

Think so some were anodised cages and some of the spindles were titanium?
Don't quote me on this just what i thought i read somewhere
Could be wrong lol


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[griff]

Please bin the Autosol though and get some Peek on it 

[thebigdog]

Please bin the Autosol though and get some Peek on it 

Yes sir sir yes sir... Heard autosol is a bit harsh compared to peak

Shows my lack of knowledge, were there different generation Titrons? 

http://michaeljhermann.com/GIintro.htm

Someone has told me they are gen 3 on the museum ?