Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Mint Vitus Carbone Value 1984

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pinch1967
10-15-11, 03:21 PM
Hey Guys
Just on the odd chance that I might want to sell the Vitusplus Carbon in mint condition . what would its value be .. its a 58 cm frame . here are some pics
Thanks Pinch

Bianchigirll
10-15-11, 04:14 PM
gee I wish it was a 60. isn't worth what you paid for it?

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=223054&d=1318713647
pinch1967
10-15-11, 04:19 PM
I took the bike to my local LBS and the owner said its worth 1000.00+ he said he never seen a bike this age in more pristine condition !!

joe englert
10-15-11, 04:27 PM
Well, i think these can be dangerous. At this age the old carbon fibre/aluminum lug bikes can fall a part. Not too familiar with vitus bikes. I know the old aluminum ones were/are flexy and do not get much money. This one does have some nice sr parts on it which is a big plus. Im going to stick my neck out and say about 500.00. Every time I do that, some member will jump all over me and say im waaaay low. Maybe im too low but I sure wouldnt pay more than that. Its mainly the parts that make it worth that in my opinion.
jyl
10-28-11, 05:22 PM
I saw a 1992 (?) ALAN carbon with Campagnolo for $850 in a LBS. To be precise, the derailleurs and shifters had been replaced with Shimano indexed, but the shop owner would replace with period-appropriate Campagnolo if desired. Just a data point.
randyjawa
10-28-11, 06:57 PM
My ALAN (http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpeeds_1/Feature_Bicycles/Feature_Bicycles_Itlay/ALAN_SuperRecord/ALAN_SUPER_RECORD_1_Start.htm) went for $700.00 USD plus $226.00 USD for shipping to a fellow in Thailand. My bike was not the Carbone model and it was fitted with Shimano 600 Arabesque components...
http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpeeds_1/Bicycles_Table/Italian_Bicycles/ALAN/ALAN_Build_1/ALAN_Build_1_Bridge_Full_Side_4.jpg
pinch1967
10-28-11, 06:57 PM
My local LBS offered me a 1000.00$ for trade in on another bike .....I am thinking about it !!
repechage
10-29-11, 05:22 PM
My local LBS offered me a 1000.00$ for trade in on another bike .....I am thinking about it !!

Reads good to me.
FastJake
10-29-11, 05:48 PM
Reads good to me.

+1

I'd dump it for a grand, not being a huge fan of old CF especially in the larger sizes. I doubt you'd be able to sell it for more.