For Sale Cougar SLX frame and Shimano 600 tricolor groupset

[Gazjacko]

Listed on eBay and in market watch thread here.
I bought this to use as a ‘Pub Bike’ but realistically it’s just too good for that and needs to be appreciated.


Labelled as a Cougar which was the initial branding in the the late 70s for bikes built by renowned frame builder Terry Dolan. This company morphed into Dolan bikes. As a frame builder Dolan is highly respected and has built bikes for many a professional cyclist. This bike is labelled as Columbus SLX tubing and coming in complete as per photos at 10.4kg I have no reason to doubt that this is a genuine model.


Top tube centres are 55cm and I’m just under 180cm riding it as seen.


Crankset/ front and rear derailleur/ brakes / hubs all Shimano 600 Tricolor. I have the original 600 Tricolor downtube shifters and brake levers ( will go with the bike) but replaced them with these (RSX?) levers for an 8 x 2 set up. 52/42-12/24


The hoops are handbuilt ‘Pete Matthew’s’ Pianni wheels. Tyres 700x23 Schwalbe Lugano


Pedals on there are Maillard which are period and I find work well with trainers but I can probably find a decent pair of 105 period toe strap type to replace. The saddle is my preference ( and it works in white) but I have a period saddle ( black ) if preferred.


Collection only! I’m looking for a happy buyer who’s seen and ridden the bike


Located Southsea UK
Anyone wanting to get a nice complete retro ride £275

 

[Gazjacko]

just taken it on a 30k ride no issues

 

[CTK]

Lovely bike

 

[Gazjacko]

So where do I go from here to move this bike on to a new owner? I’m reluctant to take less for it as all I want is to recoup my money, but it’s worth that in parts surely? The only thing I can think of to offer is that I can box it up for a courier if someone wants to take it on trust that for less than £300 you’re going to be riding a cool retro bike.

 

[slackboy]

The market is completely dead right now. If you want your money back then you'll need to offer postage ( not just letting the buyer arrange their own courier) or more likely split the bike up to realise the value of each part.

 

[CTK]

I saw an nearly as cool Graham Weigh with nicer bits sell for £120 on ebay last week.

 

[Gazjacko]

The market is completely dead right now. If you want your money back then you'll need to offer postage ( not just letting the buyer arrange their own courier) or more likely split the bike up to realise the value of each part.

As stated I would box it up for collection by courier but would prefer a face to face with the buyer.
As for the cool Graham Weigh, if it’s an eBay bargain buy it then! Anything under £300 is no money at all for a bit of retro, I thought this should be a supportive forum encouraging people that have a love for old bikes to expand the experience. The Cougar goes back into the collection and I will find someone to appreciate it in time.

 

[CTK]

Just trying to illustrate how low the market is. The GW was pick up only & postage makes a big difference to price.

 

[pigman]

As stated I would box it up for collection by courier but would prefer a face to face with the buyer.
As for the cool Graham Weigh, if it’s an eBay bargain buy it then! Anything under £300 is no money at all for a bit of retro, I thought this should be a supportive forum encouraging people that have a love for old bikes to expand the experience. The Cougar goes back into the collection and I will find someone to appreciate it in time.

I think the Graham Weigh reference was not in any offensive way telling you you've overpriced your bike, more about the state of a depressed market and if you really want to shift it, that's the kind of hit you may have to take

Genuine support doesn't always mean saying nice things, it's often about giving honest advice