Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - 1984 Specialized Expedition
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reynoldsbs
03-01-09, 04:11 PM
Anybody want to venture a guess as to what this bike might be worth? Pretty much stock with a few goodies. B/A shifters, Matthauser pads, front and rear Blackburns, Brooks saddle and some other stuff. Any info would be helpful, I'm debating whether or not to sell this bike, Thanks, Sean
roccobike
03-01-09, 04:14 PM
Pics would be very helpful.
RobbieTunes
03-01-09, 05:53 PM
Touring bikes can bring easily double what a road bike from the same era brings. For some reason, probably quality and steel, the Expedition, Upper "20" Treks, and some Miyata's (1000, 210, etc) are just the ticket. I don't see that changing any time soon.
JunkYardBike
03-01-09, 06:36 PM
Watch ebay and search craigslist for a while (yeah, unfortunately, Specialized has revived the name and slapped it on an uninspiring hybrid model). The market may be a little soft right now, but you have one of the most sought after mass produced touring bikes manufactured. Figure anywhere from $600-$1000, depending on condition, your salesmanship, and the motivation of those competing to buy it.
reynoldsbs
03-02-09, 08:14 AM
Thanks for replies, I haven't had time to clean it up yet. I'm sorry to say that I haven't ridden it in at least 5 years. So I'll clean and tune then get some pics posted.Maybe I'll just hang on to it and see if the spark starts a fire again.
cb400bill
03-02-09, 08:53 AM
Maybe I'll just hang on to it and see if the spark starts a fire again.
Great idea. :thumb:
There is a YAHOO group devoted to these and Miyata 1000/610s called:
MiyataSpecTour · Miyata 1000/Specialized Expedition Bikes
Good people just like here. They will answer any questions. They consider (and I am not qualified to disagree) that these were some of the finest touring bikes EVER mass produced.
RobbieTunes
03-02-09, 06:53 PM
There is a YAHOO group devoted to these and Miyata 1000/610s called:
MiyataSpecTour · Miyata 1000/Specialized Expedition Bikes
Good people just like here. They will answer any questions. They consider (and I am not qualified to disagree) that these were some of the finest touring bikes EVER mass produced.
Devoted is a good word. They've long ago decided that those bikes are the ticket; I've no reason to doubt them.
They really, really like those bikes, and since the subject is so narrow, they know everything about the bikes.
I subscribe just to read how knowledgeable they are. I wish I knew Centurions like they know the 1000/Expedition.
rothenfield1
06-09-09, 01:52 PM
Pretty late to the show here, but was just wondering. How do you know it's an 84?