This is a very beautiful bicycle. But, I have to say, after closely scrutinizing the photos, the workmanship is not better than my 1965 Reg Collard-built Holdsworth Italia Strada, or my 1973 Ron Cooper.
I raise this point only because it points out how value relates as much to hype and perception as it does with physical reality. The Holdsworth frame cost me $650 newly restored, and the Cooper was $150 with original finish that could use a little work.
The workmanship of a number of the old British builders was as good as any, and generally much better than the famous Italian builders who are worshipped on this list.
It will be interesting to see how much this bike goes for.
Louis Schulman Tampa, Florida USA
-----Original Message----- Subject: [CR]Ebay outing: Re-listing of Baylis
Hello all,
I just re-listed the Baylis bicycle that was up a short time earlier this week. I pulled the original listing down because the owner of the bicycle wanted the security of a higher reserve price. He would rather keep it instead of selling it for less than the new reserve.
Please feel free to contact me via email or phone w/ any questions or comments.
-Thanks
Chris Andersen