Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads I wonder what bike this once was. Found on a beach in Devon today. by MrGoonDoogg Adventure biking Adventure on a bike Bicycling Biking Cycling xbiking
AnkhRN on May 25, 2025 2:50 pm Soak in fresh water to desalinate, dry THOROUGHLY & clear coat. Cool conversation piece 🙂
David_Peshlowe on May 25, 2025 3:04 pm Looks rusty, so it was definitely made of some kind of metal. Maybe look up what kind of bike is made of metal?
Rippin_Fat_Farts on May 25, 2025 3:07 pm A little rust convertor and a wire brush will clean up the BB nicely
oldbox on May 25, 2025 3:20 pm 1995 Karakoram right there mate, put som bonkers on and you’re good to go!
bichael69420 on May 25, 2025 3:26 pm Could be Roman. You should take it to a museum to have it dated.
gertalives on May 25, 2025 3:50 pm Guys, I found this at an estate sale for $25. How much do you reckon I could get for it after a tune up and some fresh grips?
Darnocpdx on May 25, 2025 3:50 pm It’s likely a 70s bicycle or newer since they aren’t cottered cranks and the frames welded not lugged.
wcoastbo on May 25, 2025 4:01 pm Coolest piece of drift steel I’ve ever seen. Clean and put it in a shadow box for display. Make up a good story about it.
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Amazing
Soak in fresh water to desalinate, dry THOROUGHLY & clear coat. Cool conversation piece 🙂
That’ll buff right out, dont listen to any low ballers!
Yeah, that bb is probably seized in there.
Looks rusty, so it was definitely made of some kind of metal. Maybe look up what kind of bike is made of metal?
A little rust convertor and a wire brush will clean up the BB nicely
It’s the base for your new (c)rust bike
Sick bike
It’s steel, you could probably ride it
1995 Karakoram right there mate, put som bonkers on and you’re good to go!
Could be Roman. You should take it to a museum to have it dated.
Strongest part 💪
Are you gonna go for green or grey homage?
X biking
Should I get it welded or get a new frame?
Guys, I found this at an estate sale for $25. How much do you reckon I could get for it after a tune up and some fresh grips?
It’s likely a 70s bicycle or newer since they aren’t cottered cranks and the frames welded not lugged.
That’s an easy fix!
Proof of bicycle evolution!
Coolest piece of drift steel I’ve ever seen. Clean and put it in a shadow box for display.
Make up a good story about it.
Have you considered converting it to drop bars?