Got to love evilbay

[M_Chavez]

Interesting looking frame. It's a pity that it's been run over by a train.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304566849507?hash=item46e9994fe3:g:OqgAAOSwOzpi1GJB

 

[KermitGKona88]

Give the man a chance, he's only trying to get a leg up like everyone else...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304546737012?hash=item46e8666b74:g:248AAOSwZ39iuxN1

 

[M_Chavez]

Saddest thing is, if he gave this frameset to me for free, I'd wrap the top tube in carbon fibre and ride it until the next trip to the dentist.

 

[KermitGKona88]

They are very nice frames, I have one in my shed, I would love the forks for my one but not paying 95 quid for the honour...

 

[KermitGKona88]

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/simoncini-cruiser-craziness.416433/post-3251757

 

[hookooekoo]

I suppose someone with access to brazing equipment could cut the top tube out, then heat the topmost head tube lug until the lug released from the head tube. It might then be possible to braze in a new top tube. Maybe it's just the camera lens effect, but the top tube looks bent as well as dented. There's a small risk that the rest of the frame might not spring back to the correct geometry once the bent top tube was removed.

 

[Imlach]

Could maybe ask if he'd cut you a deal on the forks after he's taken the tractor to it, probably get it for 80 quid.

 

[hookooekoo]

To be fair, if I was local enough to inspect it, and had the equipment and inclination to replace the top tube, I'd give it a go, but not for £95.

 

[Imlach]

There's probably a surcharge at the gate to be able to inspect it before purchase. A fiver, tenner if you don't want him to chase you with the lawnmower.

 

[Synthiaks]

well.....someone bought it!

Nice looking frame aside from the obvious.