Originally Posted by
rustymetal
Or where the original saddle, fenders, and grips went.
If it came from the original owner, he wasn't very easy on it over the years.
I see the bent forks,
the grips are green Schwinn grips,
It looks like back fenders on a green bike,
and the saddle likely belongs on the bike that donated the grips.
Plus, the rear rack is sagging as if it were used as a passenger seat
The stem is also set a bit high, and likely tightened up within the upper threads which often leads to bulging threads.
All in all it appears to have had a rough life.
They're pretty upfront about everything except the front fork:
"1969 Raleigh Superbe 3 speed bicycle. Made in England. Was a premier bike in that era. Missing the headlamp and tire pump. Still pedals and stops fine. Will need tires. Has Schwinn handle grips instead of the Raleighs. I have owned it over 50 years. Rode it a lot when I was younger."
Given their description, it's probably a genuine oversight and not outright dishonesty - as we see too often on Feebay, Cough'erUp, and Facecrook Marketplace.
All things considered, $80 is not the worst deal in the world for someone who has the skills to cold set the fork. Not a screaming good deal either, especially if that bronze green has gone chalky, but not bad.
-Kurt