For Sale Cougar SLX frame and Shimano 600 tricolor groupset

Gazjacko

Dirt Disciple
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
 

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