18 inch GT Lightning from 1998 - who has one for sale?

[EddTurner]

My lovely 18in 1998 GT Lightning was stolen years ago and I'm looking to replace it… (subject to spousal approval) :roll:

Searching for an OK condition 1998 model with shipping to Germany.

Would also be delighted to hear from anyone whose Lightning has an unexplained dent on the right hand side of the toptube about 1/3rd of the way down - I can tell you exactly how it was caused, coz it's my old bike!

PMs welcomed.

 

[Yidaki]

Kevin had a MINT frame for sale!

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=322517

 

[EddTurner]

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Yeah, I saw!

One inch too big, though…

 

[Harryburgundy]

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I have one in the back of my (wine) shop at the moment
It belongs to a friend...he wants me to clean it up and sell it (frame only) 18" centre to top.
New replica decals ready to apply...not sure of vintage

 

[EddTurner]

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I have one in the back of my (wine) shop at the moment
It belongs to a friend...he wants me to clean it up and sell it (frame only) 18" centre to top.
New replica decals ready to apply...not sure of vintage

Let me know, please!

 

[Harryburgundy]

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Okay...here are some pre clean-up pictures. Overall in very decent shape. I have noticed one small ding on the downtube, half distance between the bottom bottle cage mount and the bottom bracket. Also two small dings on the underside downtube neat the bottom bracket.
Hopefully you can see these in the pictures.
There is also some chain slap, again, as pictured. I think this will clean up very nicely though.
Unsure of vintage...frame number S7GT0C215
Replica decals from Gil, again, unsure is completely appropriate for the frame in respect of year
Bottom bracket can be removed if you don't want it. Bike mechanic owned and treated with care

Actual measurements are
Seat tube centre to top 18" (just a smidge over actually, 18.25")
Seat tube centre to centre 16"
Top tube centre to centre actual (not effective) 21.5"
Head tube 4"

As-is, my friend would like £350 PLUS SHIPPING

 

[konaman1]

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Fast work there, usually my wanted threads span 4+ pages and 2 years of searching!!

 

[ceo]

i'm quite sure the offered one from the wine shop is 16" (gt measuring). here's a 18" xizang for sale.

 

[EddTurner]

OK, thank you all for the responses - after 'animated' discussions at home, I think I'll have to put this off for another 10 years.

Will leave the thread active in case anyone else is interested, I however am no longer able to buy.

 

[Harryburgundy]

i'm quite sure the offered one from the wine shop is 16" (gt measuring). here's a 18" xizang for sale.

Yeah...not sure how GT measured their frames hence actual measurements quoted. Anyway, my friend has removed this from sale for the time being