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4Rings6Stars

11-01-09, 11:48 PM

I got these in a box of parts from a friend's father. They have never been laced and I don't think have ever even had a freewheel threaded on.
I have no idea what vintage they are or what they might be worth but doubt I will ever use them so I was thinking of trying to sell them.

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww335/telepciaka/IMG_0005.jpg
http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww335/telepciaka/IMG_0004.jpg

mkeller234

11-01-09, 11:58 PM

Do you have the skewers for them?

4Rings6Stars

11-02-09, 12:02 AM

I don't have the skewer for the rear but I believe I have the front

Ex Pres

11-02-09, 07:48 AM

I gave up trying to find a cheap pair of those for a [now-sold] project a few years ago.

$100+

miamijim

11-02-09, 08:12 AM

I sold a used set last fall for $77.

stausty

11-02-09, 09:38 AM

I certainly wouldn't mind having those. Put them on eBay and watch them take off. Slightly nicer pictures showing how unused they are would help bring in a bit extra.

4Rings6Stars

11-02-09, 09:48 AM

Thanks guys.

Any ideas when these were made?
Also, I wasn't sure how I should take the pictures to show them off. I'm sort of a hack when it comes to photography.

I don't do much ebaying...but should these be listed as new or used?

miamijim

11-02-09, 10:06 AM

Thanks guys.

Any ideas when these were made?
Also, I wasn't sure how I should take the pictures to show them off. I'm sort of a hack when it comes to photography.

check the outside falnges for date codes then chech here: www.vintage-trek.com to decipher.

Pictures are easy....yours aren't too bad. Try not to be 'artsy', simple and basic is best. Here're a fe examples:

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr314/jimr2527/ebay/DSC02248.jpg

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr314/jimr2527/ebay/DSC02247.jpg

stausty

11-02-09, 11:10 AM

The only problem I see is that the pictures aren't quite in focus. A good in-focus shot really shows off the shine and makes clear that the hubs are NOS. If you have a typical digital camera there's probably a setting for 'Macro' or close-up pictures, often designated with a flower icon. Use this setting, get in a well-lit spot (outside during the day is usually best) and make sure the camera is focusing on the right spot (push shutter button down halfway and check).