Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - 1986 Raleigh technium 440 on CL
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osubucks69
09-22-09, 09:02 PM
Hello all, newbie here with a price question. Found a 1986 Raleigh Technium 440 road bike that looks to be in very good shape with new tires and tune up. Does $165 sound reasonable? Looking to buy my first road bike. Thanks for any help.
Ex Pres
09-22-09, 09:28 PM
If it really is ready to ride with no consumables (tape, tires, etc) that need replacing anytime soon, and it fits you, then it sounds like a reasonable deal.
osubucks69
09-22-09, 11:35 PM
From the picture it looks to be in very good shape including the tape. The frame size should be right too. Thanks for your input!
miamijim
09-23-09, 08:43 AM
How about a link to the ad? I have a Technium thats going on CL tomorrow and could use a reference point.
RobbieTunes
09-23-09, 12:49 PM
If it was here and needed nothing, I'd buy it. I'd like to eventually get a Technium Pro and STI it.
osubucks69
09-23-09, 01:55 PM
http://dayton.craigslist.org/bik/1387790306.html
Here is a link to the bike. Hope I did it right!
Based on that ad, I think the price is reasonable. I would go look at it, make sure it is ready to ride and has no serious frame flaws (dents). If it rides and looks good, I would buy it.
This assumes you are an end user.
Fit is critical of course.
USAZorro
09-23-09, 03:00 PM
Make certain the seat post and stem can move. If either are stuck, it's a huge pain.