Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - 72 Raliegh Super course
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PDXaero
05-24-09, 04:22 PM
He wants $350 and won't go any lower. It's in beautiful shape and if it had drop bars I would love it even more.
Bottom line, My girlfriend loves green and she got used to her 531c bike.
Worth $350?
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ohjonnybegoode
05-24-09, 11:03 PM
Wow...it does look like it's in beautiful condition...but, in my limited experience, I think $350 is too high for a Super Course...I have a '74 Super Course Mk2 finshed in emerald green and white which is in really good shape, and I paid less than half that (and it was an impulse buy and I thought I paid too much for it at the time). Also, FWIW I don't think your example has the orginal saddle, I believe the Super Course came with a Brooks B17 Narrow.
Don't get me wrong, I love mine, and of course, it depends on the market you're in, but I'd say $250 max for a pristine example....but I'm far from an expert.
cudak888
05-24-09, 11:22 PM
If he can throw in the original drops and brake levers in the same condition as that bike is, I'd say it is worth it. Overvalued, but worth it if a spotless Super Course is what you seek.
-Kurt
PDXaero
05-25-09, 11:00 AM
Thanks guys, I'm going to pass on this one.
My girlfriend's first road bike was a raleigh reliant so the combination of older raleigh and reynolds in her favorite color was tempting, but it just seems too high.
Business810
05-26-09, 01:38 PM
On a related note (not to rub it in to PDXaero...)
I just stumbled upon what looks to be a 70's Super Course for a cool $100. I think it's at least a Super Course from the blurry photos showing chrome seat- and chainstays, but I'm no Raleigh expert.
http://images.craigslist.org/3n13k03o2ZZZZZZZZZ95q09e43476ac1d1f40.jpg
Is there any chance of this being a lower model, or should I try to go ahead and pick it up if I can?
stausty
05-26-09, 01:51 PM
Looks a lot like the '76 Gran Sport on SB's page. One up from the Supercourse. I'd get it if I were you. And if it doesn't fit, well I might know a guy you can ship it to...
Business810
05-26-09, 01:59 PM
You're right, that does look pretty dead on with that Gran Sport!
I emailed within half an hour of the ad being posted, so we'll see if I get lucky...
Business810
05-26-09, 11:11 PM
An update - the seller sent me a larger photo and it is indeed a Gran Sport. I will be looking at it tomorrow evening, and provided there are no major issues that discourage me from purchasing, look for a thread on this bike/my projects in C&V proper tomorrow night!