Thanks Fasturd, yes I'm about to jump on them, just don't want to appear too eager. Apparently the tire on the front is mint and the rear is just scrubbed in.
I can afford them, but I'm just about at the limit of my self-imposed £1000 rebuild cost. Oh well, money's for spending!
Good luck in aquiring the wheels. I would jump on them too!
Can we ask how much they are going to cost?
Well, they're advertised online in a small bike parts shop outside of London. Apparently a local guy sold his F2, forgetting he had the wheels in his garage, so he took them to the local bike shop and sold them. Yep, I'm trying not to think what the current seller bought them for; probably less than £50.
Anyway, I called the guy up, expressed an interest & asked what he wanted for them.
"How much are you offering?" He said.
"How much do you want?" I said.
"Make me an offer." He said
"Okay - £50." I said
"BWAHAHAHAHA" He laughed
"The tyres are worth twice that on their own!" He added.
" Hmmm...how old are the tyres? If they're more than 10 years old they're junk"
"Tyres are fine mate."
"I'd need to come down, make sure they're what you say they are and that my axles, rear brake plate etc. fits"
"Okay no probs, come have a look, make me an offer and I'll either throw you out or make you a cup of tea."
"Fair enough. Monday maybe ?"
"Fine, see you then"
So, they're not going to be $10 yard-sale bargains, but they will sort out my disgusting rims and spokes problem once and for all. I'm imagining the finished bike with full Finned engine cover set and Campagnolo wheels and trying not to drool too much.
