pete matthews bike

[PLATTY68]

Absolute bargain here -----------

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18599018...E4BK2bX6qQGRBp15HTM2cAfS+p|tkp:Bk9SR_aB4pnuYg

 

[Foreigner]

There's a section for this no? https://www.retrobike.co.uk/forums/road-ebay-marketplace-watch.37/

 

[pigman]

It's ok, but not a steal. Looks like a generic alloy frame with carbon stays, imported and stickered up by the shop.
Given that alloy/carbon bonded frames tend to be circa 20 years old, as a long term buy, I'd be dubious about the longevity of the bonding

 

[PLATTY68]

There's a section for this no? https://www.retrobike.co.uk/forums/road-ebay-marketplace-watch.37/

Fair call, but wasnt aware of that but have posted there and will delete here, soz!

 

[malan]

Picked this up..pulled apart, seized post, sorted easily...nice frame, multi shaped tubing, 3.2lbs...weighs 18.5lbs now

 

[PLATTY68]

Brilliant so pleased it’s gone to a good home - know Pete well & it will be a well made frame prob Italian - looking good

 

[malan]

Thanks, it is nicely made, 'smooth welds' apart from bb area...aware of potential issues around carbon/alu bond...but if it's survived deepest Pompey...
Would you be able to find out where it was made from Pete?

 

[jim haseltine]

Looks remarkably like a Kinesis to me.

 

[PLATTY68]

Thanks, it is nicely made, 'smooth welds' apart from bb area...aware of potential issues around carbon/alu bond...but if it's survived deepest Pompey...
Would you be able to find out where it was made from Pete?

Hiya Mate
Pete has a terrific memory all things bike. If you are on Facebook Pete is active on there, ping him the photo with details and sure he’ll answer. If your not on FB I will ask him for you by all means.

Anyway, its taking shape, red bar tape / white tape or black??

What were the pete matthew wheels like? condition? not fancy them?
Neil

 

[malan]

Hi, thanks, I'll give it a go...was going with black but now you've mentioned it may try white...
Wheels in surprisingly good nick...but thought Evo's suited colourwise