What should I expect to get for this Bianchi Brava........
09-02-13, 04:28 PM
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What should I expect to get for this Bianchi Brava........
I bought it new about twenty five years ago. All original except for the Mavic pedals.
Also should I swap out the seat with this bike?
Thanks for any replys. Regards
Also should I swap out the seat with this bike?
Thanks for any replys. Regards
09-02-13, 04:32 PM
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Probably $175 to $250 on the Brava.
Why swap seats? A Celeste Turbo saddle in good shape is worth well over $50 on its own.
Why swap seats? A Celeste Turbo saddle in good shape is worth well over $50 on its own.
09-02-13, 05:02 PM
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I think $250 is certainly realistic on the Brava, but not in that condition. It looks like it's been sitting for the last 20 years. Dirty, neglected. Needs a cleanup and new cables/housing and bearings regreased. As-is maybe $150-175, but it depends a lot on your location.
The saddle is worth some good money, but I'd probably leave it with the bike. It belongs on there.
The saddle is worth some good money, but I'd probably leave it with the bike. It belongs on there.
09-02-13, 05:10 PM
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A pristine Brava with great paint, new rubber, fully overhauled, cleaned and polished in NYC can bring close to $400. If it needs an overhaul + tuneup, deduct $150-$200 and another 20% for a lesser market.
09-02-13, 07:22 PM
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I would love to find a nice '88 Brava like that. It certainly looks all original so any buyer would have to expect to give it a complete overhaul, new tires, chain, freewheel, possibly chainwheels, cables and brake pads. All that adds up even if you have the tools and the knowledge to do it yourself. I would not pay much over $150 as that sits. Now the '87 that was mutilated ina different thread that bike I would given close to 300 to get it.
If you have to sell that saddle separately I may be interested.
If you have to sell that saddle separately I may be interested.
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