Newbie to forum - is this bike worth keeping?

[Nols]

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Yes, I knew you had made an offer , and since it was still available , I was showing my interest . now it can be an open sale.. How come there is no link to the ebay offering ??? walter branche --- O K , I found it and now am,the high bidder ,thanks pb

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230810356643?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

Sorry Walter - I hope this works.

John

 

[jkent]

bike SOLD

Final EBAY price $1502.00

 

[pelletman]

Holy crap.

 

[Nols]

Holy crap.

That's what I said! I really want to thank everybody on The Cabe for their interest, time and help with this bike.

I really didn't know if it was worth much of anything until all of your input.

Thanks!

 

[Major Taylor Archive]

I think the fact that it was original paint was a huge factor. The red (or burgundy or magenta or whatever you want to call it) colored ones aren't as typical as the black ones. I haven't seen that many Leader models either. Congratulations on the sale.

 

[Nols]

I think the fact that it was original paint was a huge factor. The red (or burgundy or magenta or whatever you want to call it) colored ones aren't as typical as the black ones. I haven't seen that many Leader models either. Congratulations on the sale.

Won't the buyer strip the paint off and repaint it, though? I'm very curious now, about how these things are restored.
I can't believe I almost threw it away. I was going to keep the wooden wheel because it looks cool, but I was ready to toss the rest!

 

[rustyspoke66]

Original is best!

 

[Nols]

Original is best!

I agree, but the paint is crumbling off pretty good. I guess it could be clear coated or something, otherwise I think it would eventually all flake off.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Anybody here end up with this?....way back when.
I would love to see pictures of it now! Killer bike.