Would you risk a cheap vintage steel frame from Marketplace?

Technical

Found a vintage steel-frame road bike on Facebook Marketplace that looks absolutely stunning in the photos and is priced suspiciously cheap. I’m tempted, but knowing my luck the bottom bracket threads will be stripped and the seatpost will be completely seized into the frame.

I can do basic repairs but don’t fancy turning a bargain into a money pit. Would you risk it for a biscuit, or walk away unless the seller lets you properly inspect it first?

Posted Aug 11, 2026, 11:27 AM UTC

26
Loading comments…