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| One of many photos. The seller also has the parts. |
If you're interested, please contact me at aeyoqen@gmail.com and I will get you in touch with the seller.
Showing posts with label sale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sale. Show all posts
20151107
Takhion for Sale
Not mine, but this lovely 56cm frame is up for grabs:
This frame was found in the same condition as this one, so it has been repainted. There are lots of photos detailing the frame, and the album can be found here.
If you're interested, please contact me at aeyoqen@gmail.com and I will get you in touch with the seller.
If you're interested, please contact me at aeyoqen@gmail.com and I will get you in touch with the seller.
20150815
Old Vintage Steel
I can't stress enough just how awesome the online cycling community is, and how many cool people I meet.
Recently I was contacted regarding Takhion parts by a man named Alex, who very obviously shares a passion for bikes from the Soviet Union. He's found some amazing buried treasures all over his home country of Belarus and many surrounding areas - I almost couldn't believe my eyes at photographs of bikes that had remained hidden, possibly forgotten, for so long.
Wanting to share these bikes with people who would respect them and understood the significance of their history, he started Old Vintage Steel, and can also be found on Instagram under the same name.
Of course, he currently has a Takhion he wants to get to a good home.
It's a 58cm road frame, and it comes with three (yes three) forks, handlebars, and a BB.
The third fork is also a Takhion fork with the TT clamps.
Recently I was contacted regarding Takhion parts by a man named Alex, who very obviously shares a passion for bikes from the Soviet Union. He's found some amazing buried treasures all over his home country of Belarus and many surrounding areas - I almost couldn't believe my eyes at photographs of bikes that had remained hidden, possibly forgotten, for so long.
Wanting to share these bikes with people who would respect them and understood the significance of their history, he started Old Vintage Steel, and can also be found on Instagram under the same name.
Of course, he currently has a Takhion he wants to get to a good home.
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| Check out this beauty! Lots more photos on the Facebook page. |
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| Columbus SLX tubing. |
And of course, there are other gems for sale, like these XB3s.
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| Such a pretty color. |
And this lovely set of Fluidisks!
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| Amazing. |
20150811
TT Sport GIT for sale
Wow.
This beauty is up for grabs here. It's been repainted and there are no measurements listed, but these bikes are not easy to come by. What a beautiful frame.
I'd love to see what the eventual owner of this frame does to build this up. And the hard-to-find parts all come with this frame, so finishing it off shouldn't be a difficult task.
As always, I hope this one goes to a good home.
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| I've only ever seen one other. Image via eBay auction. |
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| The clamps are not the same as Takhion clamps. Image via eBay auction. |
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| Kharkov cranks! Image via eBay auction. |
20150709
Takhion on eBay
Mostly, anyway!
Here's the listing, though there is no size listed and unfortunately the original fork seems to have had its clamps cut off (which hurts my soul). Though that possibly could be repaired...
There's another listing for it here, not through eBay.
Serial number is 151 83, which might actually mean the frame was repurposed at some point. It's a very early frame for sure, though it does have the BB cutout and the Takhion shifters.
There's also a track frame in need of some serious love:
If anyone ends up with either of these, I'd gladly help with restoration :D
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| Image via the eBay Auction |
There's another listing for it here, not through eBay.
Serial number is 151 83, which might actually mean the frame was repurposed at some point. It's a very early frame for sure, though it does have the BB cutout and the Takhion shifters.
There's also a track frame in need of some serious love:
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| Image via eBay auction. |
20150623
Nitto Tsubasa for sale
It's not a pursuit bike, but it's also not something that you see very often. Anyone searching for this legend might want to check out the eBay listing here.
I don't really know the history behind these bars, but this velospace user writes:
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| It certainly is pretty. |
"A Nitto Tsubasa handlebar is virtually impossible to find. Produced during the 70s for a short duration of time, they were always limited in quantity. Someone told me there are less than 50 left in the entire world. To find one in mint condition for sale is near impossible."
VeloBase also has the same information. Truth be told, I've always wanted one of these crazy things, but to be honest I don't have the bike for it unless I wanted to be extremely impractical and put it on my Iribe. I also wonder if it's possible to make my own...might be a fun experiment!
Good luck to you if you're trying to snag this one!
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| Both images are via the eBay auction linked above. |
20150609
An Incredible Collection For Sale
A Takhion, Italian steel, Lasers, and just, well, amazing bikes.
They've all been extremely well cared for, and my friend who is selling them is a fantastic person.
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| Yeah. |
20150302
3TTT Pursuit Bars for sale!!
The Sanino I posted a few days ago appears to have been parted out, and both the frame and bars are now for sale separately.
Bars are here. And the frame is here.
These are "Takhion Style" 3TTT bars (Takhion style meaning curvier, less angled than the more well known 3TTT Moscow bars) HOWEVER -
I am 99% certain that these bars do NOT have a clamp area wide enough for a Takhion.
They can easily fit any mono-clamp style fork mounts, like Textima (or hey, like the Sanino listed) but for dual-clamp mounts like Takhions or some Rossins, I believe these will not work. Just a word of warning.
Anyway, I'd love to see these stick with the Sanino they came off of them, but either way I'm sure they'll end up on a lovely bike. Best of luck if you've been searching for bars like this!
Bars are here. And the frame is here.
These are "Takhion Style" 3TTT bars (Takhion style meaning curvier, less angled than the more well known 3TTT Moscow bars) HOWEVER -
I am 99% certain that these bars do NOT have a clamp area wide enough for a Takhion.
They can easily fit any mono-clamp style fork mounts, like Textima (or hey, like the Sanino listed) but for dual-clamp mounts like Takhions or some Rossins, I believe these will not work. Just a word of warning.
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20150220
Sanino Pursuit!
Wow.
Please someone buy this and give it a good home!
Here are some photos from the eBay auction:
With special 3TTT bars and all stock components, this bike truly is one of a kind.
It shares the same sort of aero internal headset as Takhion or Textima, but has more of a Colnago type handlebar mount. Very, very interesting.
It seems to be in great condition, and talk about owning a true piece of cycling history!
Please someone buy this and give it a good home!
Here are some photos from the eBay auction:
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| What a beauty! |
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| Close up of the bar mount. Not like any other I've ever seen! |
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| So nice! |
20141204
Takhion Alert!!
54cm, looks to be in good condition.
Would make a great Christmas present for someone...or for yourself!
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| Hello beautiful! |
20140731
Takhion Alert!
Just popped up on the bay!
It's a Super Sport, Columbus SL, 58cm. Looks to be authentic, and has definitely seen some action!
They're getting more expensive every time they pop up, that's for sure. I am seeing them a lot less often though.
Hope it goes to a good home!
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| Just the frame, bars, BB and crank for sale though. |
They're getting more expensive every time they pop up, that's for sure. I am seeing them a lot less often though.
Hope it goes to a good home!
20140530
Takhion Headset Caps: Now Available!!
One year and four prototypes later, I can happily say that replacement Takhion headset caps are now available!
So, because a lot of you have questions, here's a FAQ regarding ordering, pricing, shipping, design, and anything else that comes up.
How can I order one?
The only requirement to order these is a photograph of your Takhion(s) and its/their serial number. To order one of these, please contact me at aeyoqen <at> gmail <dot> com and include your shipping information - what I will do is calculate the shipping and then get back to you with a bill. Once I receive payment I will put in the order and have them shipped to you directly.
Edit: International orders seem to require a phone number for shipping verification.
Right, but how much are they?
Each cap is going to be $19, plus overall shipping.
How much?! Are you making money off of these?
No. Originally I wanted to get a batch made to have them to give to people that needed them free of charge, but the fact is these prints are expensive. I am charging the cost of the print plus shipping. Truth be told, I've spent hours upon hours and a few hundred dollars on previous prototypes...this is a labor of love and not for monetary gain.
What form of payment do you take?
Paypal is preferred. Western Union can also be used if Paypal won't work.
Why do I have to have a Takhion? What if I want one just because?
I'd like to keep these with Takhion owners for a few reasons: I'd like to avoid counterfeiting (of the bikes, not the caps), and I'd like to see where in the world these caps are going and the bikes that will be associated with them.
If you really want one and don't have a frame, send me an e-mail and we'll talk. I'm usually pretty reasonable :]
Does my Takhion need to be missing a cap to order?
Nope. If you just want an extra that's completely fine!
Do these work on Textima or other frames?
According to the Textima expert, they do not. I would absolutely love to have a Textima version made though, so if you have a Textima cap and would be willing to help with such a project, please e-mail me! I don't know about other frames though, sorry.
Is there a limit to how many I can order?
Due to turnaround time, right now the limit is two per frame - if you have two frames, you can get four, etc. In the future that will probably change. If for some reason you feel like you need more than two, send me an e-mail!
Are these a 100% accurate recreation?
As much as I'd like to say they're perfect, I'll go with they are about 95% accurate. There were four prototypes made to test measurements and materials, and while the measurements are pretty spot on at least by using my original cap as a reference (and also using original schematics), I could not get the exact same material due to monetary constraints.
What if I get one and find a mistake?
Then please let me know and I'll fix it! I've had a few people look at these, and you can check out the photos before for comparison.
How are they made?
They are 3D printed. The original model was created in Blender, an open source software. Some work was also done in Meshlab, another open source software.
What are they made of?
The printing material is a smooth plastic with a bit of give that is capable of being printed at high resolution. The original caps are PVC, so the material is *close,* but not exact.
From Shapeways' site:
"Detail plastic is an acrylic-based photopolymer that comes in white, black and transparent. We recommend using this material for smaller, detailed products that don't face high stress or heat. The level of detail for these products is high, but individual layers are more visible than in Strong & Flexible plastics."
Will it scratch my frame or paint?
I've had no problems so far, and I've installed and removed them on a few frames.
Does the material have any inherit problems?
It cannot withstand temperatures over 118.4 degrees F/48 degrees C. So don't put it in the dishwasher. It also has a bit of a "wood grain" look if you look closely - this can be seen in the photo above.
Why 3D printing over injection molding?
Though injection molding would be more historically accurate, I wanted to keep overall costs down, and every quote that I was given required a minimum order that was too high. PVC injection molding is also dangerous due to chlorine gas, and that drove up the price as well. 3D printing allows me to keep the costs down and print in small orders on demand.
Any chance there might be an injected molded version in the future?
If you're willing to pay for it, sure. Unfortunately it's probably something that I won't be able to fund myself. Really serious about this and want an injection molded version? Send me an e-mail and we'll discuss it.
Who is printing them?
Shapeways is printing these.
Why not just have a Shapeways storefront?
For verification purposes, as mentioned above, and also so that there wouldn't be markup on the caps for the storefront. I would also have to make the model available for download, which I don't want to do.
Didn't you say Shapeways didn't work for these the first time?
There were some problems with the first batch from Shapeways over a year ago, but they've improved quite a bit. I've also changed the model and tested a few different materials, and this one is fine. So we're all good!
What if Shapeways doesn't ship to my country?
Shapeways might not ship everywhere, but I will. I'll order the caps myself and ship them to you personally if that turns out to be the case.
Why not just do that with every order instead?
The turnaround time on 3D printing can be a while, and since people are ordering from all over the world I wanted everyone to get them as soon as possible. Also, it's very difficult for me to get to the post office while it's open due to my work schedule, and it would take even longer to get your caps if I had to send all of them.
What shipping service is used?
UPS standard shipping is used, and a tracking number is provided. Expedited shipping is also available.
What if I get a damaged/bad/broken/missing order?
Take photos immediately and contact me. I'll get in touch with Shapeways and have them replace your order.
What if I receive them and decide I don't want them?
If you're on the fence about whether or not you want one, you can order a material sample from Shapeways for free to see what they're like. If you do end up getting one and aren't thrilled, send me an e-mail and you can return it to me for a refund.
Can I buy one for my friend?
Yes, but you have to get your friend's Takhion information!
Will you send me the model?
Sorry, I won't be giving out the model.
But I want to make my own and don't know how to model! Please send me the model!
I too cannot model, so you get to experience the adventure much like I did and learn a lot along the way!
Is only black available?
Nope...if you really want, you can get white. Though from personal experience I have to recommend black.
Are the handlebar plugs coming soon?
Yes.
Can you show me some photos of the new one with the old one?
You bet I can.
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| Old cap on the left, new cap on the right. |
How can I order one?
The only requirement to order these is a photograph of your Takhion(s) and its/their serial number. To order one of these, please contact me at aeyoqen <at> gmail <dot> com and include your shipping information - what I will do is calculate the shipping and then get back to you with a bill. Once I receive payment I will put in the order and have them shipped to you directly.
Edit: International orders seem to require a phone number for shipping verification.
Right, but how much are they?
Each cap is going to be $19, plus overall shipping.
How much?! Are you making money off of these?
No. Originally I wanted to get a batch made to have them to give to people that needed them free of charge, but the fact is these prints are expensive. I am charging the cost of the print plus shipping. Truth be told, I've spent hours upon hours and a few hundred dollars on previous prototypes...this is a labor of love and not for monetary gain.
What form of payment do you take?
Paypal is preferred. Western Union can also be used if Paypal won't work.
Why do I have to have a Takhion? What if I want one just because?
I'd like to keep these with Takhion owners for a few reasons: I'd like to avoid counterfeiting (of the bikes, not the caps), and I'd like to see where in the world these caps are going and the bikes that will be associated with them.
If you really want one and don't have a frame, send me an e-mail and we'll talk. I'm usually pretty reasonable :]
Does my Takhion need to be missing a cap to order?
Nope. If you just want an extra that's completely fine!
Do these work on Textima or other frames?
According to the Textima expert, they do not. I would absolutely love to have a Textima version made though, so if you have a Textima cap and would be willing to help with such a project, please e-mail me! I don't know about other frames though, sorry.
Is there a limit to how many I can order?
Due to turnaround time, right now the limit is two per frame - if you have two frames, you can get four, etc. In the future that will probably change. If for some reason you feel like you need more than two, send me an e-mail!
Are these a 100% accurate recreation?
As much as I'd like to say they're perfect, I'll go with they are about 95% accurate. There were four prototypes made to test measurements and materials, and while the measurements are pretty spot on at least by using my original cap as a reference (and also using original schematics), I could not get the exact same material due to monetary constraints.
What if I get one and find a mistake?
Then please let me know and I'll fix it! I've had a few people look at these, and you can check out the photos before for comparison.
How are they made?
They are 3D printed. The original model was created in Blender, an open source software. Some work was also done in Meshlab, another open source software.
What are they made of?
The printing material is a smooth plastic with a bit of give that is capable of being printed at high resolution. The original caps are PVC, so the material is *close,* but not exact.
From Shapeways' site:
"Detail plastic is an acrylic-based photopolymer that comes in white, black and transparent. We recommend using this material for smaller, detailed products that don't face high stress or heat. The level of detail for these products is high, but individual layers are more visible than in Strong & Flexible plastics."
Will it scratch my frame or paint?
I've had no problems so far, and I've installed and removed them on a few frames.
Does the material have any inherit problems?
It cannot withstand temperatures over 118.4 degrees F/48 degrees C. So don't put it in the dishwasher. It also has a bit of a "wood grain" look if you look closely - this can be seen in the photo above.
Why 3D printing over injection molding?
Though injection molding would be more historically accurate, I wanted to keep overall costs down, and every quote that I was given required a minimum order that was too high. PVC injection molding is also dangerous due to chlorine gas, and that drove up the price as well. 3D printing allows me to keep the costs down and print in small orders on demand.
Any chance there might be an injected molded version in the future?
If you're willing to pay for it, sure. Unfortunately it's probably something that I won't be able to fund myself. Really serious about this and want an injection molded version? Send me an e-mail and we'll discuss it.
Who is printing them?
Shapeways is printing these.
Why not just have a Shapeways storefront?
For verification purposes, as mentioned above, and also so that there wouldn't be markup on the caps for the storefront. I would also have to make the model available for download, which I don't want to do.
Didn't you say Shapeways didn't work for these the first time?
There were some problems with the first batch from Shapeways over a year ago, but they've improved quite a bit. I've also changed the model and tested a few different materials, and this one is fine. So we're all good!
What if Shapeways doesn't ship to my country?
Shapeways might not ship everywhere, but I will. I'll order the caps myself and ship them to you personally if that turns out to be the case.
Why not just do that with every order instead?
The turnaround time on 3D printing can be a while, and since people are ordering from all over the world I wanted everyone to get them as soon as possible. Also, it's very difficult for me to get to the post office while it's open due to my work schedule, and it would take even longer to get your caps if I had to send all of them.
What shipping service is used?
UPS standard shipping is used, and a tracking number is provided. Expedited shipping is also available.
What if I get a damaged/bad/broken/missing order?
Take photos immediately and contact me. I'll get in touch with Shapeways and have them replace your order.
What if I receive them and decide I don't want them?
If you're on the fence about whether or not you want one, you can order a material sample from Shapeways for free to see what they're like. If you do end up getting one and aren't thrilled, send me an e-mail and you can return it to me for a refund.
Can I buy one for my friend?
Yes, but you have to get your friend's Takhion information!
Will you send me the model?
Sorry, I won't be giving out the model.
But I want to make my own and don't know how to model! Please send me the model!
I too cannot model, so you get to experience the adventure much like I did and learn a lot along the way!
Is only black available?
Nope...if you really want, you can get white. Though from personal experience I have to recommend black.
Are the handlebar plugs coming soon?
Yes.
Can you show me some photos of the new one with the old one?
You bet I can.
Anymore questions or concerns, please e-mail me or comment here! And please e-mail me if you're interested in ordering. If you don't hear back from me within a day or two, comment here and e-mail again to make sure it didn't get caught in my spam filter!!
Aeyoqen <at> gmail <dot> com
Happy er...capping?
20140216
Another Takhion for Sale
I'm a bit late to the game, but it's still available!
Link to the eBay listing.
If I recall correctly, I've seen this bike posted before with the BB cutout and the serial number. What a beautiful color, too!
Link to the eBay listing.
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| Rear disc sadly not included. |
20140210
Takhion for Sale
Wow, 30 minutes and gone.
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| The repaint is still up for grabs! |
20130926
Takhion Alert
Sorry guys, the auction ended and I forgot to grab the photo locally, so it got removed.
Just popped up on eBay:
EDIT: Here is the painting process, but unfortunately there's no photo of it prior to being primed.
This one is tricky: there's no cutout on the BB shell, and it's drilled for a rear brake, but the lugwork and BB shell itself looks fairly spot on (at least from what I can see of the photos). I kind of wonder if maybe someone made modifications to the frame and filled the BB/drilled a brake. Until I know for sure it's still unverified, but if any of you have any insight I'd love to know.
Just popped up on eBay:
This one is tricky: there's no cutout on the BB shell, and it's drilled for a rear brake, but the lugwork and BB shell itself looks fairly spot on (at least from what I can see of the photos). I kind of wonder if maybe someone made modifications to the frame and filled the BB/drilled a brake. Until I know for sure it's still unverified, but if any of you have any insight I'd love to know.
20130908
Rossin Alert
This beauty is up for sale here.
Stunning beauty with an early kevlar rear wheel. Way over my budget, but damn.
If you're going after it, best of luck!
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| If I could, I would. |
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| Image from the eBay listing. |
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| Image from the eBay listing. |
20130709
KVANT? on eBay!!
The listing has ended, and photos removed since the links are dead, but if you want to see what this frame became, check it out!
A friend of mine is selling this awesome retro find - it's *maybe* a Kvant frame, similar in design to a Takhion. I don't know much about the history, but I'm bummed that I won't be able to get this one. Check it out!
A friend of mine is selling this awesome retro find - it's *maybe* a Kvant frame, similar in design to a Takhion. I don't know much about the history, but I'm bummed that I won't be able to get this one. Check it out!
One of my Takhions came from the seller. He's a good guy and really easy to do business with!
20130521
Rychtarski Alert!
This listing has ended, though it appears the reserve was never met. If it is relisted, I will let you know.
One more for you lo pro fans, alsocurrently on eBay.
Via Pedalare!Pedalare!
One more for you lo pro fans, also
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| Different type of clamp. I don't know much about Rychtarski, but it looks well made. |
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| Beautiful frame. 58cm according to the listing, so a bit big for me. |
20130519
Rossin Alert!
Whoa.
This is on eBay. RIGHT NOW.
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| That's a hell of a drop. Those are not the original bars. |
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| Stunning. |
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