For Sale H. R. Morris complete road bike ( a one off )

[Canuk]

I think we've heard enough of this 3 grand is nothing, we are not proper collectors nonsense now. I think the same point has been made 7 or 8 times. You call others rude, I am not impressed by your modesty either.

I'm surprised you think I'm immodest when I'm simply stating a near universal truth - we are by an order of magnitude a more wealthy and property rich nation now than we were 40 years ago when I bought my first bike on a wage of £390 a month. 'You must be on drugs'... It's not me throwing around the predictable ad homs. . I'm not saying 3 grand is peanuts, but it's simply stating the bleeding obvious - it's currently the norm for a carbon club bike or a half decent electric assist. To deny that reality, that's kinda stoopid imho.

Oh and I've expanded on my point that three grand is not excessive for a luxury product 3 times, not 7 or 8, always happy to help the innumerate among us.

 

[Fifthgrace]

Part of me wants to join this 'debate', part of me not! Oh heck, I feel compelled to dive in as it resonates with me on a number of levels. Yes, I and probably other collectors here can afford £3k on a 'classic steel' bike. Have I done in the past, no. Will I do now, unlikely. Why? Because I can buy what chimes with me for less and there's plenty of other things I could spend that money on that would probably be more meaningful than going another +1 at this stage in my life (late 50s and still restoring and riding). At this level, you've gone beyond tinkering and riding a bike and into the realm of owning art. Nothing wrong with that, but one man's graffiti is another man's Banksy (I should point out that the bike in question is undeniably a work of art in my mind!). Do I want to curate for the next generation- no, I think there's better philanthropic actions if that's a motivation. Would I drop £3k on a carbon bike, no, why? because £500 to £1200 has bought me a second hand carbon superbike that's more than good enough for me to keep pace in any weekend ride and I don't see it important to have the very latest offering. So let's not over generalise and maintain the respect that we have for each other. We all share a love of bikes for one reason or another. The bike will find its future owner and hopefully bring them commensurate enjoyment!

 

[Russell]

 

[Foreigner]

Maybe I can slot myself into a category of having available £3k surplus at any given time, but that does not mean I'll use it for that lovely HR Morris. I could get at least 2-3 equally if not more lovely bikes to be added to my collection to start with, but the main point with folks on here is that we love the chase as much if not more than the catch.

I need my hands to get dirty, my fingernails to crack and some profanities to spew out of my mouth when dealing with inevitable issue that vintage bikes always come with. Hours of watching some old geezer on You tube or asking on various forums how to mend a broken piece or unscrew that seized fixed bottom bracket cup cannot be replicated by simply typing a four figure number into PayPal account.

Rather than posting your replies, put your money where your mouth is and buy the bike yourself, a win win situation isn't it?

 

[ChromeChainstay]

lovely bike, as far as the thread drift, Meh!

 

[DanR71]

The last lugset Dick Morris cut out. Dick said he cut the lugset out to see what he could still do, ( he was 90yrs old when he cut the lugset ). He was now 96 yrs old and said he would have liked to have seen it made into a frame. This was 2009. He had sold his business in the late 70s to be nearer his son. I kept in touch with Dick and in 2010 he fell ill, when Dick passed I managed to obtain the lugs and had the frame made up by Kevin Sayles of Woodrup cycles, another great frame builder. I think Dick would have been very pleased how his work turned out. A person who recently saw the bike said I think there are a lot of people who would travel just to see it. The top head lug is cut HENRY, R. MORRIS the bottom head lug is cut Sans Pereil which means in French WITH OUT EQUAL. The other parts of the lug is in Fleur- De - Lis design. The bike is in mint condition and only been ridden about 200 miles. A one chance to own a one off classic.
seat - 21.5
saddle - Saba or if preferred UnicaNitor 60s perforated
seat pin -Campag super record
Rear gear - 1972 Campag super record
Wheels - Regida rims
Hubs - Campag Large flange Tipo
Chainset - Campag record strada
Pedals - Campag super record
Clips - Campag
Stem - Cinelli
Bars - Cinelli
Brakes - Campag Gran Sport
Brake Levers - Weinmann
B/Bracket - Campag super record
I now have an illness that stops me from riding any of my bikes.
Price - £3000

Hello Emmo, firstly I am very sorry to hear you have an illness and that stops you from riding. You have done Dick Morris proud. Really fantastic looking bike. you have put a price here, do you still have the bike and is it still for sale? Kindest regards