Any other Bridgestone Picnica OneTouch riders?

[iamclaus]

I recently bought an early 80's Bridgestone Picnica on impulse. It's a fun little ride. Hardly the most compact when folded, but it does the job.

   

[Jhoneil]

I have three Picnicas.


Bridgestone Picnica bought from Offerup with original single speed, 14” wheels converted to 5-speed, 16” wheels. Bike guru Richard Sparkman of Richard’s Cyclery in Garden Grove, CA built the rear wheels with 5-speed freewheel. Amazing Bill Gibson of Gibson Cycles in Ashburn, VA built the custom fork. Next is powder-coating but I can’t decide on the color yet.


Originally 12" wheel model converted to 14"


This one I am keeping as is.

[Martin Harris]

I have recently acquired one through a family member but it is not for me.

Where is the best place to sell in the UK please?

[Jesper]

(09-28-2024, 12:37 PM)Martin Harris Wrote:  I have recently acquired one through a family member but it is not for me.

Where is the best place to sell in the UK please?

Hi Martin,
Aside from ebay and similar sites, you can advertise for sale bikes and parts in most cycling related forums such as this one. Put it up for sale in the marketplace forum here. I regularly use retrobike.com which is a UK based forum site. The facebook marketplace is also a reasonably cost effective way to reach a broad market without paying the excessive ebay fees. LFGSS (London fixed gear single speed) forum might work, but I have heard negative feedback about that site, although selling might be a better experience. The CABE (Classic and Antique Bicycle Exchange) is a great site for selling even though it is US based (I believe). Your bike is a very niche market so regardless of where you post it for sale you should be patient and wait for some interest to develop. If you have a Craigslist (or similar site) in the UK that might be your best bet since you can advertise to a more local market if you want to avoid having to ship an item and be paid in a face to face manner. I have never used Gumtree (UK based?), but you probably should check it out as an option.

Note: if you decide to try selling online you will need to check the rules for selling on multiple sites. Many do not allow you to link to another site where you have the item posted so you would need to post it as if it is not for sale anywhere else. Beware online scam buyers, especially on F-book (personal experience and anecdotal feedback).

[Jhoneil]

Hi,

I know someone in London looking for one. Can you PM me a way to contact you?

Thanks.

(09-28-2024, 12:37 PM)Martin Harris Wrote:  I have recently acquired one through a family member but it is not for me.

Where is the best place to sell in the UK please?