80's Astra 10 spd - Tour de France appraisal.
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Hello Everyone,
I am looking to find out how much my vintage 1980's Astra is worth. Here are some pics of it: http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335574http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335575http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335576http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335577http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335578http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335579http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335580http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335581http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335582http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335583http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335584 All I know about the bike is that is 1980's and it has 27" wheels, and is a 10 speed. I originally got it with patterned steel wheels that used to make a horrible noise when braking. So I replaced those with aluminum rims. I also rebuilt the headset crown and both of the wheels hubs, as well as the bottom bracket. Moreover, I replaced the original steel handlebars & quill stem with aluminum components to lighten them up a bit. And I replaced the original center pull brakes with dual pivot brakes for extra stopping power. I have all original parts except for the original steel rims. I have looked for listings for a bike like this and they range anywhere from $130 to $375, so I would like to get an appraisal on the bike given the aforementioned characteristics. I am also located in Brooklyn, NY. Thank you for your time. |
Originally Posted by ecdraceofspades
(Post 15974980)
Hello Everyone,
I am looking to find out how much my vintage 1980's Astra is worth. Here are some pics of it: http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335560http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335561http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335562http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335563http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335564http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335565http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335566http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335567http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335568http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335569http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335570 All I know about the bike is that is 1980's and it has 27" wheels, and is a 10 speed. I originally got it with patterned steel wheels that used to make a horrible noise when braking. So I replaced those with aluminum rims. I also rebuilt the headset crown and both of the wheels hubs, as well as the bottom bracket. Moreover, I replaced the original steel handlebars & quill stem with aluminum components to lighten them up a bit. And I replaced the original center pull brakes with dual pivot brakes for extra stopping power. I have all original parts except for the original steel rims. I have looked for listings for a bike like this and they range anywhere from $130 to $375, so I would like to get an appraisal on the bike given the aforementioned characteristics. I am also located in Brooklyn, NY. Thank you for your time. |
I re uploaded the pictures. Let me know if they are still not working, thanks.
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The bike is not from the 80's, wel most of it is not. later wheels and brakes. It is missing a few fasteners, maybe one on the crank and for sure one at the rear derailleur dropout mount. I would be pleasantly surprised if the rear derailleur can traverse all the cogs in back, it was not designed to so.
I think providing a value on a bike like this is a challenge, $100 would be my wild dart throw guess. Much beyond that and I would want a bike that is more congruent in its equipment and would spend my money elsewhere. |
IMHO, list it for $150. If you can use the wheels and some of the other newer parts, sell it as a frame for a single speed.
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Originally Posted by repechage
(Post 15975198)
The bike is not from the 80's, wel most of it is not. later wheels and brakes. It is missing a few fasteners, maybe one on the crank and for sure one at the rear derailleur dropout mount. I would be pleasantly surprised if the rear derailleur can traverse all the cogs in back, it was not designed to so.
I think providing a value on a bike like this is a challenge, $100 would be my wild dart throw guess. Much beyond that and I would want a bike that is more congruent in its equipment and would spend my money elsewhere. A few questions on the comment though, if not 80's then what era is the bike from? I was told it was an 80's bike from a guy at a bike shop. And also, would you care to elaborate as to what fasteners are missing? Thanks. |
Originally Posted by oddjob2
(Post 15975222)
IMHO, list it for $150. If you can use the wheels and some of the other newer parts, sell it as a frame for a single speed.
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