What would be a

[legrandefromage]

Biiiig pic of a contemporary Vitus frame just for comparison

https://i2.wp.com/restoringvintagebicyc ... .jpg?ssl=1

 

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Thanks for the info. I do love a 'What it is' puzzle.

From what i can gather, both the seller and his brother were keen cyclists from the 50s onwards, and their bikes seem a real mix of parts. My guess is that the 'vitus' might be offered to me for around £60.

 

[legrandefromage]

I'd take it just for the shits and giggles of rebuilding.

I bought and collected a bike then got given another which turned out to be a 1952 Hill Special.

 

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My garage is so full of shits & giggles it's starting to not be funny

 

[KermitGKona88]

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My garage is so full of shits & giggles it's starting to not be funny

That is well documented Retrobike effect, I came on here 10+ years ago just to sell a bike and some parts I now have 10 bikes and tons of parts :facepalm:

 

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So, I resisted the Virus? purchase. It looked a well sorted bike, very clean & ready to go, and his asking price was only £90 before any negotiation, but I'd have been buying for the sake of it.

 

[bagpuss]

and the Viking?
Can we see some pictures please .

 

[KermitGKona88]

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So, I resisted the Virus? purchase. It looked a well sorted bike, very clean & ready to go, and his asking price was only £90 before any negotiation, but I'd have been buying for the sake of it.

That is a very pertinent Freudian slip :shock:

 

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Haha - i had to re-read about four times to spot it !

Yes, I'm hoping to resist the virus too.

 

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and the Viking?
Can we see some pictures please .

I'll pot a post up tomorrow with pics.