microcord
Maximum Pace
- Aug 28, 2012
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While looking for something rather different a few days ago, I encountered this auction, for a maker-unknown "Emperor" brand 54cm frame "road" bike, unfashionable (steel, shifters on the downtube, even a side-stand) but seemingly in good nick.
I'd imagine that "Emperor" implies Maruishi Emperor. Even if it's in as good condition as one might hope, it's unlikely to win any races. Still, it looks pretty decent, and its buy-it-now price of 14,500 is a lot less than what you'd pay for some far tattier bikes. The delivery price may be exorbitant (I didn't look) but the seller welcomes takeaways.
I sent a PM to this fellow. No response. (Not that I minded at all. I'm just saying.) And it's too small for me.
Two related questions for when I make a discovery like this a second time. First, are public postings of alerts to auctions welcome, merely tolerated, irritating, or unwelcome? Secondly, is there any interest hereabouts in bikes whose design is dated?
I'd imagine that "Emperor" implies Maruishi Emperor. Even if it's in as good condition as one might hope, it's unlikely to win any races. Still, it looks pretty decent, and its buy-it-now price of 14,500 is a lot less than what you'd pay for some far tattier bikes. The delivery price may be exorbitant (I didn't look) but the seller welcomes takeaways.
I sent a PM to this fellow. No response. (Not that I minded at all. I'm just saying.) And it's too small for me.
Two related questions for when I make a discovery like this a second time. First, are public postings of alerts to auctions welcome, merely tolerated, irritating, or unwelcome? Secondly, is there any interest hereabouts in bikes whose design is dated?