Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Found this on CL - worth it?
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corkscrew
05-18-09, 05:21 PM
http://boise.craigslist.org/bik/1175270270.html
I'm looking at the Raleigh Tourer - think it might be a good commuting/touring bike. Thoughts?
You lost me. You are looking for a Raleigh tourer and you posted a link to a Nishiki mountain bike.
Amani576
05-18-09, 06:19 PM
You lost me. You are looking for a Raleigh tourer and you posted a link to a Nishiki mountain bike.
Wow... umm... yeah... :wtf:
-Gene-
Edit: And after looking at the Boise C/L I couldn't even find a Raleigh "tourer".
roccobike
05-18-09, 06:37 PM
COOL!! The Raleigh morphed into a Nishiki. I say go for it:D. Not that I'm partial to Nishiki's or anything like that, but yeah I'd go for it. Offer him $90, I'll bet he takes it.
USAZorro
05-18-09, 10:20 PM
This thread is also going to morph locations, since it's a value inquiry.
corkscrew
05-19-09, 10:04 AM
There is a Raleigh also up for offer in that ad.
Ex Pres
05-19-09, 10:10 AM
There is a Raleigh also up for offer in that ad.
Your computer must be fancier than mine. All I see is a Nishiki.
corkscrew
05-19-09, 12:20 PM
From the ad:
Also, Raleigh road or mountain tour,created butte 18 speed shimano 26" tourney xt, great cond.$100 cash.
With this picture:
http://images.craigslist.org/3kf3od3p5ZZZZZZZZZ95h303597573a9e1e2e.jpg
I don't know why the seller didn't list it on its own.
miamijim
05-19-09, 01:31 PM
From the ad:
With this picture:
http://images.craigslist.org/3kf3od3p5ZZZZZZZZZ95h303597573a9e1e2e.jpg
I don't know why the seller didn't list it on its own.
Ummmm....No.
digitalbicycle
05-19-09, 01:35 PM
Ummmm....No.
I beg to differ, miamijim. The Crested Butte was Raleigh's flagship MTB back in the day and those old XT components are nice. I would definitely buy that if it were my size/my area. It'd make a really nice 26" tourer, commuter, or whatever.
OP, go for it.
corkscrew
05-19-09, 02:55 PM
Thank you. I'm looking at it on Thursday (payday) so that will decide things. :thumb:
If you are on a budget, then the rigid framed mountain bikes can make a decent compromise. But the by design touring bikes are quite a bit nicer.
I have found several higher end Trek rigid mountain bikes, with nice frames and good components in this price range.
miamijim
05-19-09, 03:34 PM
I beg to differ, miamijim. The Crested Butte was Raleigh's flagship MTB back in the day and those old XT components are nice. I would definitely buy that if it were my size/my area. It'd make a really nice 26" tourer, commuter, or whatever.
OP, go for it.
Ummmm....NO, was in regards to the picture and description being in the link in post #1.
But, I do agree, as far as the bike goes, if your the end user $100 is fair.