Avatar 2000 and / or Parts for Sale
What’s still available as of March 25, 2025:
- Phil Wood spoke machine – Rare and valuable; these are going for $7000 – $6500 on eBay and on the Phil Wood site. It’s the one shown on this page, which includes a customized aluminum bracket shelf and spoke storage, and is designed to mount to a wall (as shown). Was asking $4900. NOW ASKING $4000! This includes custom mounting table and spoke holder. Please email me ASAP if interested.
- One partial Avatar (aka “the orphan” — no serial number) available for a very reasonable price . Please email me asap if interested.
This bike is in need of a skilled welder who can create a seat frame from genuine aluminum Avatar side rails and crossbars (which I have, and will be provided free). Also needed: 2 custom-fabricated top caps for the side rails, 2 crosspiece brackets and 2 struts, which attach the seat at the wheel hubs.
Or, use the bike for parts if you already have an Avatar or similar recumbent.
An original, worn but serviceable leather-and-mesh seat comes with the bike, but of course can’t be mounted until a frame is made for it. If a new mesh seat is desired, a roll of brand-new black mesh will be provided at no charge. For help with obtaining a custom leather and mesh seat, see Ray’s suggestion on where and how to have one made in Pennsylvania.
Other than the seat frame, this bike is quite rideable without much additional effort. Steering, brakes, wheels and all other components are intact as far as I can tell.
If interested please contact me ASAP at the ratavabike2 gmail address. Price very negotiable.
- FREE! Three original welded frames — no wheels, no seats, just the basic frames. One is painted black and was once a bike; the others are bare brazed metal. These frames are free; you pay shipping cost only, or else you may pick up.
Miscellaneous parts and tools —
- Phil Wood disc brake — Phil Wood hubs– front and rear tire rims — tires and tubes — truing stand — cyclist’s tools and miscellaneous. These will be liquidated in the most expedient manner. Please email me if interested, I will send photos and a list.
Note, there are no spare seats or luggage racks.