Re: [CR] 1930's Bates Frame

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From: <GPVB1@cs.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] 1930's Bates Frame
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 16:39:34 EDT

Bob:

That's a beautiful frameset - I've watched it both times on eBay.

Question - is it really 20" c-t size, but with a 23" c-c TT? Is that combination perhaps deterring potential buyers? Or does it not really matter on this type of frame?

Cheers,

Greg Parker A2 MI USA


> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 12:39:12 +0100
> From: Bob Reid <bob.reid1@virgin.net>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Subject: [CR]1930's Bates Frame
>
> Having twice tried to sell (unsuccesfully) this lovely refinished &
> re-chromed 1930's Bates frame on e-bay, I'm now offering it to anyone on th=
> e
> list at =A3200 / $310 + shipping (neg.)
>
> http://ebay.com/<blah>
>
> Why ? - well I've no real interest in 1930's Bate's frames and whilst it
> would make a suitable addition to my meagre collection there are probably
> others out there who would better appreciate it than I. In addition I've a
> real opportunity to buy a 1930's Flying Scot and need the money. What else
> can I say.......
>
> Anyone interested ?

>

> Bob Reid

> Stonehaven

> Scotland