Old Fuji Absolute
04-26-15, 02:31 PM
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Old Fuji Absolute
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I always thought about getting an old road bike to keep and maybe fix up. HEre's one that caught my eye on Craigslist:
+++ CROMOLY STEEL FRAME FUJI ROAD BIKE +++
The dude is asking $165. Looks to be in good shape. What do you think?
I always thought about getting an old road bike to keep and maybe fix up. HEre's one that caught my eye on Craigslist:
+++ CROMOLY STEEL FRAME FUJI ROAD BIKE +++
The dude is asking $165. Looks to be in good shape. What do you think?
04-26-15, 05:30 PM
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I would say 100 in current condition, needs wrap, hoods, some decent pedals and tires, not sure what else so would be good at that price to fix as you see fit. You can also find nice fuji clubs and/or team, etc from same era around 200+- in good condition and they will be lighter and are great riders. I like fujis and have two keepers, just sold a 84 club and it was in great shape, totally overhauled and worked pretty hard to get 200 for it. Other japanese steel like univega and shogun are also good buyer values, miyatas and bridgestones tend to be most valued.
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04-26-15, 06:57 PM
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Pass on that one. You can do better.
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Please don't confuse ebay "asking" prices with "selling" prices. Many sellers never get their ask price. some are far from it. Value is determined once an item actually SELLS. Its easy enough to check SOLD prices.
Please don't confuse ebay "asking" prices with "selling" prices. Many sellers never get their ask price. some are far from it. Value is determined once an item actually SELLS. Its easy enough to check SOLD prices.
04-26-15, 07:35 PM
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04-26-15, 10:52 PM
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I'm glad you decided to pass on that Fuji.
No reasonably priced road bikes around Buffalo, but there is this High Sierra. I know, I'm not really helping!
[h=2]Schwinn High Sierra ATB (All Terrain Bike) - $160 (Eden)[/h]Schwinn High Sierra ATB (All Terrain Bike)
Schwinn High Sierra ATB (All Terrain Bike). The bike is valued at $210. Model year 1986. 4130 Chrome Moly 22" frame. Great Bike. It just needs new tubes and tires.
Model:1986 High Sierra, Frame Fork: Cro-Mo Tri-Caliber, Front Derailleur: Suntour XC, Rear Derailleur: Suntour XC, Hubs: SR alloy sealed bolt on, Rims; Araya 7X, Tires: Schwinn Terra, Brakes: Suntour XC Sport roller cams, Brake Levers: Suntour XC Sport, Crank: SR FXC 28/38/48, Pedals: Victor HT-A10, Shifter: Suntour Micro Lite, Bars: SR alloy, Freewheel: Suntour PT6000 14/32 6 speed, Stem: SR Slingshot, Color: Bronze.
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No reasonably priced road bikes around Buffalo, but there is this High Sierra. I know, I'm not really helping!
[h=2]Schwinn High Sierra ATB (All Terrain Bike) - $160 (Eden)[/h]Schwinn High Sierra ATB (All Terrain Bike)
Schwinn High Sierra ATB (All Terrain Bike). The bike is valued at $210. Model year 1986. 4130 Chrome Moly 22" frame. Great Bike. It just needs new tubes and tires.
Model:1986 High Sierra, Frame Fork: Cro-Mo Tri-Caliber, Front Derailleur: Suntour XC, Rear Derailleur: Suntour XC, Hubs: SR alloy sealed bolt on, Rims; Araya 7X, Tires: Schwinn Terra, Brakes: Suntour XC Sport roller cams, Brake Levers: Suntour XC Sport, Crank: SR FXC 28/38/48, Pedals: Victor HT-A10, Shifter: Suntour Micro Lite, Bars: SR alloy, Freewheel: Suntour PT6000 14/32 6 speed, Stem: SR Slingshot, Color: Bronze.
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04-27-15, 05:48 AM
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I would probably have to pass on the High Sierra as well...it also seems a bit overpriced...at least it would be in the Atlanta market where I am
04-27-15, 06:23 AM
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I would be making an offer on that High Sierra. Way cool roller cam brakes, sling shot stem, Suntour XC components, thumb shifters, etc. Needs a refresh, cables and tires are old. Its been listed for sale for 17 days, seller may be open to offers.
If you have the time/tools/aptitude/interest, you could make this a nice bike.
If you have the time/tools/aptitude/interest, you could make this a nice bike.
04-27-15, 01:42 PM
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Thanks guys for the advice! I think that all the old bikes have been rusted out from all the snow up here 
On a side note I just saw an ad for a 60s Schwinn 2-Person bike for $325
On a side note I just saw an ad for a 60s Schwinn 2-Person bike for $325
04-27-15, 01:46 PM
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Expand your search to include Rochester. A few of the Rochester regulars here are always coming across great deals.
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