1897 Butchered What a shame.

[jkent]

That bike was completely restorable BEFORE it was Butchered to death. I never seen the first listing or I would definitely have at least tried to buy the bike. I have seen these bikes in a lot worse condition come back to life. This is beyond disgusting. TOTTALY depressing!
JKent

 

[vincev]

Someone should tell the seller that they would have offered $400 for just the frame.lol

 

[walter branche]

i have a similar frame for 150.00

150.00 plus shipping , rusty,crusty,dusty, crap,. ready to ship ,not worth dulling my hacksaw blade

 

[willswares1220]

Someone should ask the seller if they still have all of the separate pieces they hack sawed apart.
Maybe it can all be glued back together! ~ bad humor ~
That mid 1890's bike still had some potential with the original brake set up, early pedals, seat frame , coasting pegs, rusty, but straight frame & fork, etc.
Sad, but the damage is already done and there are some usable parts in that pile for someone anyway!! :eek:
They really could have sold all of the parts separately, instead of the "chop-shop" mentality.......