Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - 1990's (?) Giant Road Bike Info, please?
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johnny1913
05-26-09, 08:42 PM
Hello, the bike is at this site: http://appleton.craigslist.org/bik/1190356516.html
He told me it has Shimano "gear levers", but I think he meant brake levers, 3 front gears and he thought 5 rear gears, but he wasn't sure. And it said "light racing weight tubing" on the side.
Any more information would be great. Looking to possibly buy it tomorrow Wednesday, May 27th.
Nate
Offer him $50 if you are looking for a basic rider.
"light racing weight tubing" is usually code for heavy, gas pipe tubing. Bike companies feel compelled to put something on the frame, and if they can't put cromoly or some decent tubing brand, they have their marketing department create hot sounding labels, spinning their best foot forward. When you look at the bike, just pick it up, you'll know if it is light or not.
johnny1913
05-27-09, 12:12 PM
Anyone know the model or year? It looks mid 90's to me.
Looking to use it for triathlons as an entry level racer.
Nate
Ex Pres
05-27-09, 12:46 PM
Lack of a huge cog with bigger silver accompanying dork disc & no chainring guard may be hopeful signs.
Anyone know the model or year? It looks mid 90's to me.
Looking to use it for triathlons as an entry level racer.
Nate
Given the crappy picture in the ad and the total lack of details, no idea. Kind of looks like late 80s to me. When you go look at it, if it has indexed shifters, then it is late 80s or better. Most 90s bikes should have 7 speeds or more in the rear, while many 80s bikes are six speed, late 80s were often 7 speed. But for $85, you are not going to find much. Looks like a really basic bike in mediocre condition, well worth $85 IF you are able to do the work on it. If not, you will end up spending more on it than it is worth at a shop. Decent road ready bikes from the 1990s that are market priced will cost you $200 to $250. Since this bike is $85 and no one has snapped it up yet, I would assume it has some serious shortcomings.
But for $85, it can get you started (again, only if you do the work). Call a shop in your area, tell them you have a police auction bike that needs to be thoroughly rehabbed, and ask them for an estimate. Could be $250 or more.