[CR] Ebay Zeus -- would you ride it

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Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 09:57:56 -0800
From: "Jerry Hirsch" <jerry.hirsch@gmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR] Ebay Zeus -- would you ride it


Some speculation as to what Zeus SuperSer on Ebay will bring. Guessing $1,500 but may be under. Let's say you bought it, or a perfect Herse or Galmozzi. Would you ride it?

I am working on a Zeus frame restore I will ride 300 or so miles a year. It will be Zeus-style but not original. If I bought the SuperSer would I be afraid to ride it? Not sure.

Is this irrational? My main rides -- including a one of kind steel custom - cost me more than this bike will sell for. But they are replaceable, not a piece of history like the vintage bikes list members own. Curious to hear your thoughts.

Jerry Hirsch
Rossmoor, Calif. USA