I have searched this site and other online resources to try to determine pricing. They don't come up for sale too often in any condition, so there wasn't much in the way of recent sales to base it on. But if sales over the past years in relation to condition is any indication, then I think I'm offering it at a fair price.
I bought this with the intention of using it. I was going to build a bike around it. I toyed with designs and ideas for a few years. Eventually I came to the conclusion that none of my ideas were worth putting into use an unused example of this rare chainring.The box is a bit rough, but all there, and most of the imagery is good on the box. This chainring has never been used, but has been around awhile. I don't see any peppering, but it is dusty and maybe slightly dulled from age. Wiping it with just my thumb made it shine considerably. I would recommend chrome polish just to refresh it. There are a few very minor nicks. The mechs work good, and it should function amazingly on a bike, should you choose to be the one to use it.
I get that these are a bit of a novelty. But having it in such good shape, unused, and with the original packaging makes it a little sweeter for your collection. It has the patent number on it, and I went to the online patent registry and printed pictures and info, and had it displayed with the part for some time. It is what it is, and $180 puts it at your door.
I bought this with the intention of using it. I was going to build a bike around it. I toyed with designs and ideas for a few years. Eventually I came to the conclusion that none of my ideas were worth putting into use an unused example of this rare chainring.The box is a bit rough, but all there, and most of the imagery is good on the box. This chainring has never been used, but has been around awhile. I don't see any peppering, but it is dusty and maybe slightly dulled from age. Wiping it with just my thumb made it shine considerably. I would recommend chrome polish just to refresh it. There are a few very minor nicks. The mechs work good, and it should function amazingly on a bike, should you choose to be the one to use it.
I get that these are a bit of a novelty. But having it in such good shape, unused, and with the original packaging makes it a little sweeter for your collection. It has the patent number on it, and I went to the online patent registry and printed pictures and info, and had it displayed with the part for some time. It is what it is, and $180 puts it at your door.
