Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Mid-80's Norco Monterey

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dermoski

08-13-09, 01:54 PM

Hello everyone. I have recently been offered a trade of my mid-80's Miyata 110 for a mid-80's Norco Monterey. I love my Miyata, but it's a wee bit too small. I was originally thinking of just getting a longer seat post to see if that would do the trick, but haven't tried that yet. Anyway, it may be like comparing apples and oranges because I don't know much about Norco. So, if anyone has any thoughts as to the value of the Norco compared to my Miyata (other than sentimental) and if it's a matter of ride it, like it, buy it. When I say value, I don't intend to re-sell it, I just don't want to get "taken."

Thanks

ricohman

08-13-09, 06:51 PM

I bought one of these for $30 and sold it to a buddy for $60 after new tires/tubes and a complete overhaul.
It was a tan color and a friend even used it for a vintage century I organized a while back. Rider in the floro jersey.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/fj40/DSC01839.jpg

dermoski

08-14-09, 08:27 AM

That's pretty nice. I've asked the guy about tires. He says it was stored in a basement for 20 years from new and then he bought it last year, lubed it up and hasn't really ridden it. Not sure why, poor little bike - like a dog begging to go for a run!...I'm going to go see it, ride it.

ricohman

08-14-09, 08:52 AM

My Monterey had butted or double butted chromoly tubes and a long cage RD with a 32 tooth freewheel. Had a nice wheelset as well.