Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Firenze Road Bike, I need help
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dowlichr
08-04-09, 11:19 AM
I have had this bike for awhile. It was my older brothers bike that was given to me. I never really ride bikes anymore and I was wondering how much I could sell this for. Check out the photos. Its a Firenze road bike. It looks like its says OT. Can anyone help me out? Thanks
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Tigerprawn
08-04-09, 11:40 AM
I don't think it's worth very much. Firenze, at least the GL5000 model, was given away for free a long while ago with purchase of stereo equipment from TV & Stereo store.
Not worth much at all, but a bike is a bike. Someone out there may be looking for something to get around town. Get a few bucks for it or just use it as a beater bike to get around town.
rhenning
08-04-09, 02:28 PM
The man who was giving them away also got sued because many of the frames/forks broke and people were seriously injured. Roger
nlerner
08-04-09, 03:03 PM
If those are the same Firenze bikes that were given away in the late 80s and that came into the bike shop where I wrenched, you'd need to pay someone to take it off your hands.
Neal
USAZorro
08-04-09, 03:15 PM
Moving to appraisal sub forum.
Donate to the charity of your choice.
shoot do the firenzes really suck that bad, i just got one and was wondering if I changed everything but the frame, fork and head set, if it would be ok
shoot do the firenzes really suck that bad, i just got one and was wondering if I changed everything but the frame, fork and head set, if it would be ok
Yes, it sucks. Basically a bike shaped object. Might be worth riding until you find something decent. Not worth putting any time/effort/or parts into it. Your time is worth something, so if you are going to do that much work, find a nice frame to start with.
treebound
10-08-10, 09:36 AM
shoot do the firenzes really suck that bad, i just got one and was wondering if I changed everything but the frame, fork and head set, if it would be ok
Do the opposite, use the components and get rid of the frame and fork. All I use Firenze bikes for are parts. YMMV.