Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Value?

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schleven
01-25-08, 07:13 PM
Well used "80"s vintage Motobecane. This bike has a 42t front sprocket and 16t rear freewheel. Shimano 600 cranks and brakes. Campy record hubs w mavic G40 rims. Wheels are true. Richey stem and Profile bars.

What would a bike like this be worth? Anything worth purchasing on it?

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kpug505
01-25-08, 07:23 PM
Around here (near Seattle WA) that bike would go for $150 easy in the spring (the market is nuts here). I love that crankset and the wheel set is not to shabby either.........my 2 cents
buddyp
01-25-08, 07:25 PM
It all depends on where you live. google for "pistadex"

RobbieTunes
01-24-09, 12:41 AM
put it on the vintage value thread, though.
Here, it's 3.50
Panthers007
01-24-09, 12:48 AM
Grand Records were top-end Motobecanes. I'd suggest restoring it if possible. Then think about the value. I love old Moto's. They ride so nice.
caterham
01-24-09, 12:57 AM
imo, around $250 if it had been cleaned & left original, $150 as it sits now
cudak888
01-24-09, 02:14 AM
Thread will be moved to Value subforum shortly.

-Kurt
wrk101
01-24-09, 02:00 PM
imo, around $250 if it had been cleaned & left original, $150 as it sits now


+1. Well put.
resque2010
08-19-10, 01:23 PM
Hello, I'm the newguy, that barely knows the difference between a dirk bike and a ten speed, so i need help.
I have an old kids bike my wife said she rode as a child, but I can not find the name of it. Here are a couple pics if anyone can help.
wrk101
08-19-10, 01:46 PM
It is worth zero. Donate it to your favorite thrift store, or keep it if it has sentimental value. This is in reference to the misplaced posting directly above.
auchencrow
08-19-10, 01:54 PM
imo, around $250 if it had been cleaned & left original, $150 as it sits now

Restored 250+ easy: As is, $75 maybe.
retyred
08-19-10, 07:04 PM
Restored 250+ easy: As is, $75 maybe.


I'll go with the $75, but only if the chain stay hasn't been repaired at the rear dropout.

I should have said the RD/chainstay brazing appears cracked and my initial impression was that it had been repaired. Either way I wouldn't buy it.