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

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superape

04-30-09, 05:38 PM

It hasn't been riden in many years and needs a couple of tires. Otherwise with a little cleaning, some grease and a tune up, you will be ready to fly on this classic and collectible bike. It has Suntour parts, Sakae Custom Road Champion handlebars and stem and Weinmann breaks.

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What do you think? $150 seems a little much but it seems like a cool vintage ride if I don't have to put much into it. Looks like new tires and tune up. Should I get it if it fits?

dudeona3V

04-30-09, 07:25 PM

At $150, you're getting into Inter 10 territory that I think you'd be much happier with. I don't think I'd go over $100 for an SL personally, but if it fits and you like it, go for it!

superape

05-01-09, 05:42 AM

Thanks, what does the Inter 10 have as far as upgrades compared to this SL?

dudeona3V

05-01-09, 10:10 AM

The primary difference is in the tubing. The Inter 10 is 531 frame and fork; SL is hi-ten (not to be confused with SLE which was 531 frame, hi-ten fork). There was a slight upgrade in components, with the Inter having better brakes, but where you'll notice the difference is in the frame. As a reference I bought an Inter 10 in very good original condition with all its Shimano 600 in tact for $160. I would put an SL in similar condition at half that. This one looks to be in similar condition, but certainly no more than $100.