Zinn Z-753

[7Speed]

thanks for the input chaps, perhaps i should break it up for parts.

Noooooooooooooo

 

[ferrus]

It’s such a uniquely stylish bike I’d like to think an interior designer would happily pay good money for it purely for its sculptural appeal. It’s just a lovely thing.

 

[doctor-bond]

Such a great bike and beautifully realised. It’s a sign of the times that it’s not being snapped up. Those that realise its value are a dwindling number and many seem to be thinking about thinning their own collections. Those that are retro curious may or may not be able to afford it, but likely wouldn’t know what to do with it: too good to thrash, too finished to improve.
For example, I love it, could probably rustle up the readies, but wouldn’t know what to do with it for 350 days of the year.

Is it time to put together an official retrobike museum? E.g. Let’s say @sinnerman would accept £1500 for this Zinn, Retrobike museum trustees could each buy a share for £30. We’d only need 50 people. That share would get you no ownership rights - the museum would own it; but as a trustee you get to ride it now and then, etc.

We”d need a trustworthy place to keep such bikes: maybe a real museum with a Retrobike wing?

Anyway, it strikes me that we’re seeing more and more of these super bikes up for sale as their owners get older, wiser and reasses priorities: would be a shame if they all go back into the parts for sale merry-go-round.

 

[slimjoe]

Such a great bike and beautifully realised. It’s a sign of the times that it’s not being snapped up. Those that realise its value are a dwindling number and many seem to be thinking about thinning their own collections. Those that are retro curious may or may not be able to afford it, but likely wouldn’t know what to do with it: too good to thrash, too finished to improve.
For example, I love it, could probably rustle up the readies, but wouldn’t know what to do with it for 350 days of the year.

Is it time to put together an official retrobike museum? E.g. Let’s say @sinnerman would accept £1500 for this Zinn, Retrobike museum trustees could each buy a share for £30. We’d only need 50 people. That share would get you no ownership rights - the museum would own it; but as a trustee you get to ride it now and then, etc.

We”d need a trustworthy place to keep such bikes: maybe a real museum with a Retrobike wing?

Anyway, it strikes me that we’re seeing more and more of these super bikes up for sale as their owners get older, wiser and reasses priorities: would be a shame if they all go back into the parts for sale merry-go-round.

That’s a great idea. I am unfortunately one of the guys thinning the herd. Pity as I’ve got some really tasty bikes to thin!

 

[doctor-bond]

That’s a great idea. I am unfortunately one of the guys thinning the herd. Pity as I’ve got some really tasty bikes to thin!

I also had your excellent Fat Ti in mind when thinking about this. (You could always keep a share or two )

 

[kermisking]

Absolutely beautiful bike . The market for sellers is weak in the UK and Europe now . Has others have said finding a buyer that is willing to part with the right amount of money will be difficult . The retro bike museum idea is a good one but finding a location and managing it might be an headache . I worked two stints at Orange in Halifax welding frames but my expertise if you can call it that is in road bikes . Its just my opinion but I think roadies are more into wall hangers and the occasional vintage ride whereas a mountain biker might want to thrash a bike about a bit more , so less likely to want something absolutely mint.