For Sale 52cm Yves Gomez, plus WTB and/or trade

Bill Lindsay

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Apr 11, 2022, 4:15:03 PM4/11/22

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The Yves Gomez keeps coming up in the context of a forever bike, particularly among those who don't dig long chainstays. I have a 52cm Yves Gomez, and I'm willing to set up a different bike for that role in the stable. I'm offering the 52cm Yves Gomez frame/fork/headset for $1000, plus shipping.

Old-timers like me remember that the Yves Gomez retailed for $1000 or thereabouts. Is it fair or reasonable to ask $1000 for a 10-year old frameset that retailed for $1000? We'll find out, because I'm also offering $1000 plus shipping for a 58cm Yves Gomez frame, fork and headset. If my price is low, somebody will buy mine. If my price is high, somebody will sell me one. The fact is that the functional equivalent is the $1750 Platypus, and a vocal subset of listers claim to prefer the short chainstay models.

I'm also totally open to a zero dollar trade: My 52cm Yves Gomez for your 58cm Yves Gomez.

Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

Paul Choi

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Apr 11, 2022, 4:33:21 PM4/11/22

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Pictures?

Bill Lindsay

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Apr 11, 2022, 5:47:28 PM4/11/22

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Paul Choi very succinctly asked "Pictures?"

Here are a couple after the build. It's practically unridden, and currently serves as a guest bike at my place in Gold Country. I'll be glad to take new photos for any interested buyer.

Bill

Bill Lindsay

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Apr 11, 2022, 5:48:07 PM4/11/22

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Bill referred to pictures and did not post the link. Here is the link: Yves Gomez | Flickr

Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

Pam Bikes

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Apr 11, 2022, 9:13:44 PM4/11/22

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I think that's a fair price and I'd buy it if it was a 47. Leah found me one in Salt Lake City but I think they wanted $1500 for the frame.

Bill Lindsay

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Apr 12, 2022, 10:18:33 AM4/12/22

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I've gotten several interested responses, and I'm working with those responders in the order they responded. It's looking quite likely that one of these responders will end up with my Gomez. I haven't heard from anybody wanting to sell me their 58cm Gomez. I guess we should all take that for what it's worth regarding current value.

Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

Joe Bernard

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Apr 12, 2022, 11:13:13 AM4/12/22

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It may be a supply issue. I've never seen a Gomez live in person and I don't think very many were produced before it became Cheviot.

Fullylugged

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Apr 13, 2022, 4:14:25 PM4/13/22

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Yves was the same bike as Betty Foy. color and badging differences.

Joe Bernard

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Apr 13, 2022, 4:45:18 PM4/13/22

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I know. Bill is looking for a 58cm Gomez, which is the topic I'm responding to. I've seen several Bettys in person, I think Riv sold more of them.

Bill Lindsay

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Apr 17, 2022, 9:24:23 AM4/17/22

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Indeed I am looking for a 58cm Yves Gomez, and I am still looking. My offer stands at $1000 for a frame+fork+headset. My 52 is claimed, and we're now negotiating whether I keep my build kit or sell the 52 complete. If I can find a 58, I'll want to keep my build kit. Let me know if you've got one.