Re: [CR] RARE VINTAGE WIZARD CYCLE CO. ROAD BIKE REYNOLDS 531 - eBay item 290364510780 Oct 09

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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:32:51 -0700
From: "Michael Howard" <95rivieramike@gmail.com>
To: Charles Nighbor <cnighbor1@comcast.net>
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org, BOBishBikes <BOBishBikesFS@yahoogroups.com>, Tom Sanders <tom@orderandchaos.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] RARE VINTAGE WIZARD CYCLE CO. ROAD BIKE REYNOLDS 531 - eBay item 290364510780 Oct 09


Charles and CR listers,

That is a great looking bike!!! Amazing condition for a 35 year old ride. I wonder if you know who the original owner was?? For anyone wanting more information on Wizard Cycles click on the following link. It is Brian's size so stand back everybody!!!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/WIZARD-CYCLES-The-Complete-Wizard-Story/137478290189?ref=mf

Mike Howard La Mirada CA

On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM, Charles Nighbor <cnighbor1@comcast.net>wrote:
> Here is a nice build by top US frame builders Brian Baylis and Michael
> Howard in thier two man Huntington Beach, Ca. shop in 1975 thru 1974.
> <
> http://ebay.com/<blah>
> >
> ''Please note, the shipping quote used in this listing is just an estimate,
> this bike will be packed by a local bike shop, a thirty dollar charge for
> this service will be included in the shipping costs, also included will be
> insurance costs and tracking if required, please do not pay for this item
> until you receive an invoice, this item will be packed, and the exact
> shipping costs determined before an invoice will be sent, it is not my
> intention to make a profit from shipping, actual costs charged only, I will
> work with the buyer to find the best shipping options available. Featured in
> this auction is a beautiful and rare vintage original 1974 1975 Wizard Cycle
> Co. Wizard road bike. This is one of only 85 frames built by top US frame
> builders Brian Baylis and Michael Howard in thier two man Huntington Beach,
> Ca. shop in 1975 thru 1974. I believe this bike is 50 1/2cm. I measured from
> the middle of the crack to the top side of the seat tube, the standover
> height is 75cm. or 29 1/2", if you would like a different measurement taken
> please contact me. This bike looks to be in great condition, and appears to
> have been well maintained over the years, I took this bike down to a local
> bike shop and they checked it out and said everything looks great and works
> well, please note, I am not an authority on road bikes, so please be sure to
> email me with any questions. the components are clean and in good condition,
> the rims are straight with some minor scratches and knicks, the tires are in
> good condition, the paint shows well with some scratches and chips, some of
> which have some rust in them, the decals are in good condition, the Reynolds
> 531 decal is ripped and a bit offset, and one of the striped decals on the
> seat tube also has some knicks. This bike features, Reynolds 531 frame and
> fork, Shimano Crane derailleur, Shimano 52 sprocket, Shimano Dura Ace hubs,
> brakes, brake levers, shifters, cranks, and headset, 3tt bars and neck, the
> rims are Araya 700c, tires Kenda Koncept 23-622 700x23c, Brevete AFA France
> Pedals, Silka pump, SR Royal seat post. I have more photos available, please
> email me if you have any questions or if you would like to see more photos.
> Buyer pays all shipping costs including a $30 dollar packing charge, actual
> shipping cost, insurance, and tracking, payment is due within 3 days of
> invoice date. Thanks for looking''
>
> Not seller
> Charles Nighbor Architect
> Walnut Creek, CA USA