Avatar 2000 and / or Parts for Sale
Notice: Since the owner of this website has died, all of his bikes and related inventory are being liquidated. As his widow it is easiest for me to allow my late husband’s friend to assist me. He will be taking physical possession of some of the items and selling them for me. Please email ratavabike2 using gmail if interested.
What’s still available (as of December 15, 2024):
- One partially disassembled Avatar (aka “the orphan”) . It is in need of a skilled welder who can create a new seat frame from genuine aluminum Avatar side rails and crossbars (provided) as well as custom-fabricate (2) top caps and (2) crossbar brackets; struts which attach the seat to the wheel hubs are also needed. A new mesh and leather seat should be obtained (original is usable but worn) following Ray’s instructions on where and how to have one made (in Pennsylvania).
Other than the missing seat, this bike can be made rideable again without much additional effort. Steering, brakes, wheels and all other components are intact as far as I can tell. If interested in rebuilding it or to use for parts, please contact me ASAP at the ratavabike2 gmail address.
- Three original welded frames — no wheels, seats, just the basic frame. One is painted black and was once a bike; the others are bare brazed metal.
- Phil Wood spoke cutter – Rare and valuable; it’s the one shown on this site, which includes a customized table and spoke storage, and is designed to mount to a wall.
- Miscellaneous parts and tools — Phil Wood disc brakes and hubs — front and rear tire rims — tires and tubes — truing stand — cyclist’s tools etc — These will be sold off in the most expedient manner. Note, there are no spare seats or luggage racks.