Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Takara 70 Mixte Road Bike
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Nothing rusted, everything original except new tires.http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr348/maruipaste/P9200366.jpg
Any label as to frame tubing? Are those steel rims?
Steel rims and high ten steel frame = $100 around here. Alloy rims and cromoly frame in ready to ride condition = $150 to $175.
old and new
09-21-09, 08:15 PM
It's a beaut ! I've a Nishiki very much like it; same color, parts, year. I have it around for a niece and whoever else caes to ride it (including me at times) . There was a relationship between the two Co.s. They're steel which is fine by me in such a style frame. Alot on attention to detail went into it. I guess it's time to appraise it, I won't, not monitarily other than to say that it would make it's rider happy. Especially if they reqire a step-thru type. just read about Mixtes here in the forums.
It reads Hi tensile tubing and satylite rims.
Also is fully tuned and more than ready to ride
Bike is definitely super clean. Steel rims and high tensile frame are low end. But someone may fall in love with it and pay more. In general, steel rim, high ten steel frame, stem shifter, turkey lever, steel seat post bikes top out around $100. Mixte frame style is a plus, as is nice condition.