Is This Custom Built eBay Treasure?

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Jo Burt spotted it first, so we suspect him of having an eBay alert for ‘custom built bike’. Which only serves as another plus on the good character of Mr Mint Sauce. But, what is it that he has found? It’s sort of like a Nishiki Alien met a Moulton and had a baby, and that baby got drunk in the pub with a Trimble and Geoff Apps. But, if it were a puppy, would this be a designer breed or a mongrel reject? The listing reads ‘Custom Built Hybrid Unisex Bike with Shimano Altus Groupset and Ritchey Wheels’. Custom...
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I came to Singletrack having decided there must be more to life than meetings. I like all bikes, but especially unusual ones. More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments. I try to write about all these things in the hope that others might discover the joy of bikes too.

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  • Is This Custom Built eBay Treasure?
  • robertajobb
    Full Member

    Hmmm… that reminds me, I need to feed my dog his evening meal.

    Posted 1 year ago
    LAT
    Full Member

    i do not remember the nishiki alien looking that bad!

    Posted 1 year ago
    kayak23
    Full Member

    Through exploration, comes innovation.

    Posted 1 year ago
    funkmasterp
    Full Member

    How many tubes do we need to make this bike!

    Yes

    Posted 1 year ago
    stwhannah
    Full Member

    Please, someone bid on it so I can stop thinking about train tickets to London.

    Posted 1 year ago
    matt_outandabout
    Full Member

    I see LLS has had its day…

    Posted 1 year ago
    joshvegas
    Free Member

    to be fair its the best internal cable routing i’ve ever seen.

    Posted 1 year ago
    ampthill
    Full Member

    @Hannah Dobson didn’t realise the esoteric was your thing.

    My brother in law has seriously weird bike collection. He kept us going through lock down one posting videos of himself riding them .

    I hope this link will show a section

    https://www.facebook.com/539148521/posts/10158320714373522/?d=n

    Posted 1 year ago
    mick_r
    Full Member

    I’ve built a frame with long head tube.
    I’ve built an e-stay.
    I’ve built twin tubes.
    I’ve not yet combined them all in one bike….

    But it is a good way of internal routing.

    P.S. See you in May Ampthill? Bring your bil. I have fire and brazing rods 🙂

    Posted 1 year ago
    ampthill
    Full Member

    @mick_r see you in may.

    One day I’d love to make a frame. Bit more keen note I know that I want saved can’t find it. But I think I’ll need the support of one of those holiday camp deals

    Posted 1 year ago
    stwhannah
    Full Member

    @ampthill I like things that are different! I also like things that are hand made, especially if there’s a bit of making do and figuring out rather than just buying all the perfect constituent parts. That BMX triplet is great!


    @mick_r     nice! My Stooge has a twin top tube, but not internal routing.

    Posted 1 year ago
    tthew
    Full Member

    Forgot to follow this up a couple of days ago.
    It went for the £50, way too cheap. I’d have definitely had a cheeky bid if I lived nearer London or they offered shipping.

    Posted 1 year ago
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