New Windsor Tourist bikes on eBay - Page 3 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

01-11-2005, 06:45 AM

maxo wrote:

> I do miss Chicago where I had half a dozen awesome shops within
> biking distance. Especially Rapid Transit & Urban bikes.

You should come back. We're getting ready to celebrate our 10,000th public
bike rack.

--
Paul Turner

01-11-2005, 07:51 AM

maxo wrote:
Now this guy is selling "Windsor Tourists" on Ebay for $550usd brand
new.
The spec is exactly what I want: cromo frame and fork, components are a
mix of Tiagra, Deore, and Ritchey. Perfect.

Is this like those "Asian Motobecanes" that are too good to be true?

550 for a 1500 (list) bike is mighty tempting.

Somtimes things on e-bay are too good "plus true". Very true. People
get strapped for money and they sell things worth alot of money for
ridulously low prices. Not saying others do not rip you off. I have
sold some things on e-bay for such low prices I don't know what I was
thinking. I sold a brand new Movado watch worth 1,000 for 250. I have
sold some almost new designer handbags for a third of what they cost
me. Some people just need quick money or want to get rid of things.
Not everyone is ripping you off on e-bay. I buy and sell on e-bay all
the time. In all the years I have been doing it...I have not had alot
of bad experience. I have snagged some great bargains and I have also
sold things at very low cost just to get the thing sold quickly. Sell
it low, and it sells fast. Don't discount e-bay for finding things you
might think are too good to be true. Sometimes they are just great
deals.
Maggie.

01-11-2005, 07:51 AM

maxo wrote:
Now this guy is selling "Windsor Tourists" on Ebay for $550usd brand
new.
The spec is exactly what I want: cromo frame and fork, components are a
mix of Tiagra, Deore, and Ritchey. Perfect.

Is this like those "Asian Motobecanes" that are too good to be true?

550 for a 1500 (list) bike is mighty tempting.

Somtimes things on e-bay are too good "plus true". Very true. People
get strapped for money and they sell things worth alot of money for
ridulously low prices. Not saying others do not rip you off. I have
sold some things on e-bay for such low prices I don't know what I was
thinking. I sold a brand new Movado watch worth 1,000 for 250. I have
sold some almost new designer handbags for a third of what they cost
me. Some people just need quick money or want to get rid of things.
Not everyone is ripping you off on e-bay. I buy and sell on e-bay all
the time. In all the years I have been doing it...I have not had alot
of bad experience. I have snagged some great bargains and I have also
sold things at very low cost just to get the thing sold quickly. Sell
it low, and it sells fast. Don't discount e-bay for finding things you
might think are too good to be true. Sometimes they are just great
deals.
Maggie.

01-11-2005, 07:51 AM

maxo wrote:
Now this guy is selling "Windsor Tourists" on Ebay for $550usd brand
new.
The spec is exactly what I want: cromo frame and fork, components are a
mix of Tiagra, Deore, and Ritchey. Perfect.

Is this like those "Asian Motobecanes" that are too good to be true?

550 for a 1500 (list) bike is mighty tempting.

Somtimes things on e-bay are too good "plus true". Very true. People
get strapped for money and they sell things worth alot of money for
ridulously low prices. Not saying others do not rip you off. I have
sold some things on e-bay for such low prices I don't know what I was
thinking. I sold a brand new Movado watch worth 1,000 for 250. I have
sold some almost new designer handbags for a third of what they cost
me. Some people just need quick money or want to get rid of things.
Not everyone is ripping you off on e-bay. I buy and sell on e-bay all
the time. In all the years I have been doing it...I have not had alot
of bad experience. I have snagged some great bargains and I have also
sold things at very low cost just to get the thing sold quickly. Sell
it low, and it sells fast. Don't discount e-bay for finding things you
might think are too good to be true. Sometimes they are just great
deals.
Maggie.

01-11-2005, 08:13 AM

On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 08:45:07 -0600, Paul Turner wrote:

> maxo wrote:
>
>> I do miss Chicago where I had half a dozen awesome shops within
>> biking distance. Especially Rapid Transit & Urban bikes.
>
> You should come back. We're getting ready to celebrate our 10,000th public
> bike rack

!!

Fabulous!

Chicago is one of those secret cycling cities I think. Ask somebody from
Portland Oregon how cycling is there, and they'd probably say stressful
and dangerous. Residents know though, that it's the best way to get around.

Biking in the winter there was great if the streets were clear (and you
had fenders and waterproof boots (I prefer Blundstones as they fit w/
clips). As long as you were dressed warm, it beat the hell out of walking
on the slushy walk or waiting for the train/bus.

Say hi to the folks at Rapid Transit for me.

01-11-2005, 08:13 AM

On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 08:45:07 -0600, Paul Turner wrote:

> maxo wrote:
>
>> I do miss Chicago where I had half a dozen awesome shops within
>> biking distance. Especially Rapid Transit & Urban bikes.
>
> You should come back. We're getting ready to celebrate our 10,000th public
> bike rack

!!

Fabulous!

Chicago is one of those secret cycling cities I think. Ask somebody from
Portland Oregon how cycling is there, and they'd probably say stressful
and dangerous. Residents know though, that it's the best way to get around.

Biking in the winter there was great if the streets were clear (and you
had fenders and waterproof boots (I prefer Blundstones as they fit w/
clips). As long as you were dressed warm, it beat the hell out of walking
on the slushy walk or waiting for the train/bus.

Say hi to the folks at Rapid Transit for me.

01-11-2005, 08:13 AM

On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 08:45:07 -0600, Paul Turner wrote:

> maxo wrote:
>
>> I do miss Chicago where I had half a dozen awesome shops within
>> biking distance. Especially Rapid Transit & Urban bikes.
>
> You should come back. We're getting ready to celebrate our 10,000th public
> bike rack

!!

Fabulous!

Chicago is one of those secret cycling cities I think. Ask somebody from
Portland Oregon how cycling is there, and they'd probably say stressful
and dangerous. Residents know though, that it's the best way to get around.

Biking in the winter there was great if the streets were clear (and you
had fenders and waterproof boots (I prefer Blundstones as they fit w/
clips). As long as you were dressed warm, it beat the hell out of walking
on the slushy walk or waiting for the train/bus.

Say hi to the folks at Rapid Transit for me.

01-11-2005, 08:21 AM

On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:36:11 +0000, Denver C. Fox wrote:

> I bought a brand new Windsor Leeds on EBay (from the then manufacturer - I
> don't know if Winsdor is still in business)
>

I'm assuming the branding name has been bought by somebody much like
Motobecane: Windsor is out of business, but bikes are still getting the
decals in Taiwan.

> I knew my size from past bikes, and felt I was not taking much of a
> chance at $290.

Nice deal.

>
> It has been great general use bike, a nice looking bike, and has served
> its intended purpose well, which was to be an after-work riding bike
> that I could throw in my hatchback and hit the trails for about 1-1.5
> hours, and also for a winter trainer.

How did the fit and finish seem? Have the wheels stayed reasonably true?
Does the paint and welds on the frame seem solid?

Thanks,
Max

01-11-2005, 08:21 AM

On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:36:11 +0000, Denver C. Fox wrote:

> I bought a brand new Windsor Leeds on EBay (from the then manufacturer - I
> don't know if Winsdor is still in business)
>

I'm assuming the branding name has been bought by somebody much like
Motobecane: Windsor is out of business, but bikes are still getting the
decals in Taiwan.

> I knew my size from past bikes, and felt I was not taking much of a
> chance at $290.

Nice deal.

>
> It has been great general use bike, a nice looking bike, and has served
> its intended purpose well, which was to be an after-work riding bike
> that I could throw in my hatchback and hit the trails for about 1-1.5
> hours, and also for a winter trainer.

How did the fit and finish seem? Have the wheels stayed reasonably true?
Does the paint and welds on the frame seem solid?

Thanks,
Max

01-11-2005, 08:21 AM

On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:36:11 +0000, Denver C. Fox wrote:

> I bought a brand new Windsor Leeds on EBay (from the then manufacturer - I
> don't know if Winsdor is still in business)
>

I'm assuming the branding name has been bought by somebody much like
Motobecane: Windsor is out of business, but bikes are still getting the
decals in Taiwan.

> I knew my size from past bikes, and felt I was not taking much of a
> chance at $290.

Nice deal.

>
> It has been great general use bike, a nice looking bike, and has served
> its intended purpose well, which was to be an after-work riding bike
> that I could throw in my hatchback and hit the trails for about 1-1.5
> hours, and also for a winter trainer.

How did the fit and finish seem? Have the wheels stayed reasonably true?
Does the paint and welds on the frame seem solid?

Thanks,
Max