Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Raleigh Technium worth it ya or na?

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Binxsy
12-07-09, 08:40 PM
Found a Raleigh Technium looks like in good shape other than someone removed the drop bars and put a straight bar on, and seat does not look original.

Other wise it looks clean, it is on a bidding site and the price is at like 5$ with 2 days to go. but it will cost 75$ to ship. Good deal or shouldn't I bother?

I am willing to pay up to 150$ I guess.

It is a light blue color with downtube shifters 12sp, seikine cranks...I think

anyway here is the closest picture I could find to it.

http://hedothepoliceman.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/img_3461.jpg

abarth
12-07-09, 10:18 PM
Raleigh had a few Technium models, from super low end 440 to Team 753 Technium. What one are you asking about? The 440 does not worth $150 IMO. I did sold a pink 480 in excellent condition for $230 earlier this year. Hope this help.
miamijim
12-08-09, 06:27 AM
If it has a SAhimano indexed drive train and you can get it for $150 shipped I'd say go for it. I'd sell as bike like that for ~$200+/- in Tampa.

3373jones
12-08-09, 01:57 PM
does it come with the bike lock shown? That is a $60-75 lock.
Binxsy
12-09-09, 02:51 PM
no that is just picture I pulled up, here is the posting

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Raleigh-Technium-Aluminum-Racing-Bike-5564203.html
EjustE
12-09-09, 03:38 PM
It's frankened. $50 total might be worthwhile (you'd need about that much and a lot of bargain digging for bars, brake levers, tape and cables - and the only thing that you might get $5 or so from is the bar extensions). I wouldn't do it.
miamijim
12-09-09, 03:59 PM
It's frankened. $50 total might be worthwhile (you'd need about that much and a lot of bargain digging for bars, brake levers, tape and cables - and the only thing that you might get $5 or so from is the bar extensions). I wouldn't do it.

I agree. Maybe $75 shipped.
wrk101
12-09-09, 04:34 PM
Unless you can pick it up (if you are local), price with shipping will be more than its value.

+1 Frankenbike: you will need a parts bin if you want to return it to traditional road bike form without dropping serious $$ into it.
Binxsy
12-10-09, 07:56 PM
Oh well, this (http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=5585366) looks better anyway. But I dont live anywhere near there for pickup.