This is a 1999 chrome, "HOFFMAN EP", frame and fork in fair to good condition. It has an 18.75 inch top tube. The chrome is shiny on the major tubes, front/rear triangle, head tube, and platform. There are spots underneath the platform where it is dull and prone to surface rust. That flaw in the finish is a factory flaw and not due to neglect. From what I understand, those areas are hard to chrome.
I took some rubbing compound and went over any small rust spots but there are some tiny spots that are hard to get to so that is why I am saying that it is in fair to good condition. I included a picture of the dull area. If you want more detailed pictures, I have those to send. I would say that the chrome is fair to very good condition for it's age and has no major scratches, no dents, no cracks, and no area has been re-welded.
I rode mostly flatland hard on this frame for about 5 years (see photo from 2003) including some street or park bowls and although it is much heavier then today's frames, the 4130 cro-moly steel construction and strong welds will last you a long time. Overall it is good build for getting into flatland and street. For show, it will need some more polishing with high quality chrome fixing/finnishing product meant for motorcycles or cars.
I am adding a stem and free A-Head headset, 1 1/8" (bottom loose bearing needs replacing but works). The stem has a very noticeable scar at the bottom but if you don't run the stem upside down, you will not see it as much. The stem still clamps strong and holds the handlebars and fork well.
Also included free is a 175 mm 3 piece chrome crank with an American bottom bracket in good to very good condition.
The bike can be seen in person near Oswego IL. and I can deliver it to Aurora and/or Chicago if someone is serious about purchasing it.
I prefer to sell it to a collector of beginner flatlander/rider. If you are SERIOUS about learning flatland or getting into riding, I can give you some FREE advice and tips on how to build it for that purpose or answer any other BMX questions you may have.
I previously posted this frame and fork package on Ebay but it seems that both Ebay and experienced buyers like to take advantage of the fact that I was new to selling on the Ebay site. Ebay Corp. are experts at the "bait and switch" and offered me a free listing, only to charge me because I didn't want to sell the item at the price Ebay recommended. By the way Ebay described it and by the way they walked me through the steps, I thought bidders had to reach the price I set or make a higher offer then the "Buy It Now" price. This was not the case and Ebay using this "free listing" offer to trick new sellers.
I feel the item is worth well over 100 dollars and I feel Ebay has it set up where sellers get less then they ask for because of their dirty listing tricks. Seller have to sell valuable items at a low cost. This makes Ebay look good and they make money off of OUR items. I think folks should boycott Ebay. It is a scam.
Because of this, I am selling the item on my own through this blog. If you are interested in the item, please leave me a message on the form below.
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Due to time constraints, please allow time for me to answer any questions on the frame. Only serious questions will be answered and easy on the scams. I can recognize "game" when I see it. I don't have the luxury of wasting any time these days.
Here are some more photos of the item and if you want to know the specifications, here is a link to the bike as a whole. Thank you for looking.
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