What's the most money you paid for a bike on CL or other classifieds? Keep or Sell?
01-31-15, 05:04 AM
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$100.
My 1977 Schwinn Super LeTour 12.2.
Two Schwinn Voyageurs, both chrome 11.8's.
My 1977 Schwinn Super LeTour 12.2.
Two Schwinn Voyageurs, both chrome 11.8's.
01-31-15, 05:42 AM
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$125 for my '75 PX-50. He wanted $150 to start, I offered $125 and got it. I've put countless hours into it so far, and I'm keeping this one. Needs a more period correct seat, but $800 for an Ideale? Nah.
01-31-15, 06:56 AM
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1974 Colnago Mexico
I dropped $1000 for this frame, panto cranks, brake levers, seatpost, and stem.
I polished the parts and completed the build and moved it for $2600.
I polished the parts and completed the build and moved it for $2600.
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01-31-15, 07:01 AM
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I was really excited for you while you were cleaning that up.
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01-31-15, 07:17 AM
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Good points you made, especially on perspective of thrift and value.
Knowing I have more in lto a bike(s) than I could get out of it is partly why I fix up and sell other bikes- so I can help offset and fund the family(mostly mine) keeper bikes.
The other reason is because I love knowing there are good solid options available for people to ride who aren't looking to go pro and spend high hundreds/thousands just to ride with family or on trails.
Knowing I have more in lto a bike(s) than I could get out of it is partly why I fix up and sell other bikes- so I can help offset and fund the family(mostly mine) keeper bikes.
The other reason is because I love knowing there are good solid options available for people to ride who aren't looking to go pro and spend high hundreds/thousands just to ride with family or on trails.
01-31-15, 10:42 AM
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$2000 on eFray:
I kept the KCNC Ti cassette, Ti chain, and HS spacers.
I kept the Stronglight Pulsion crankset and FSA Platinum BB
I kept the Campy Record Carbon 10sp Ergos/FD/RD
I kept the KCNC CB-1 calipers
The rest, I parted out for about $1300. Probably broke even on bike/parts and lost on shipping.
$1000 on CL:
1987 Paramount just back from Waterford frame restoration.
Columbus SLX, with NOS 9-sp DA group, including WH-7700 wheelset.
Nicely set up, and a gorgeous bike. 54.5cm and too small for me.
I think I broke even on the part-out, but I know the folks were happy with their parts.
I kept the KCNC Ti cassette, Ti chain, and HS spacers.
I kept the Stronglight Pulsion crankset and FSA Platinum BB
I kept the Campy Record Carbon 10sp Ergos/FD/RD
I kept the KCNC CB-1 calipers
The rest, I parted out for about $1300. Probably broke even on bike/parts and lost on shipping.
$1000 on CL:
1987 Paramount just back from Waterford frame restoration.
Columbus SLX, with NOS 9-sp DA group, including WH-7700 wheelset.
Nicely set up, and a gorgeous bike. 54.5cm and too small for me.
I think I broke even on the part-out, but I know the folks were happy with their parts.
01-31-15, 10:56 AM
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Two bills on my Sekai 2500... my lowliest keeper. A guys gotta learn right?
01-31-15, 11:55 AM
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$100 for a '98 Specialized FSR project. Poor guy was in over his head. Put on the wheelset from my daily rider, installed a new crankset, front derailleur, chain & cable set. Rode it around a few months, then sold it for $400. A good bike, but sucky to ride around town.
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01-31-15, 12:11 PM
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While I've paid what I'd consider full market price for many frames, the most I've ever spent through CL for a bike, frame, etc was $300.
There were two purchased at this price (each $300) First was a like new Fuji touring series 4 (sold to my brother in law that has cross US touring cred, so felt good about passing such a clean bike along to him). Second was a really nice 1983 Miyata 1000 (complete with original bill of sale), still have that one waiting for me to retire and tour all over on it.
There were two purchased at this price (each $300) First was a like new Fuji touring series 4 (sold to my brother in law that has cross US touring cred, so felt good about passing such a clean bike along to him). Second was a really nice 1983 Miyata 1000 (complete with original bill of sale), still have that one waiting for me to retire and tour all over on it.
01-31-15, 12:53 PM
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$700 for a very nice Specialized Expedition from a Forum member. Lovely bike, and a great, comfortable all-rounder.
01-31-15, 12:59 PM
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I spent $400 for my '94 Cannondale R600. It was my first CL C&V buy and I still love it.
01-31-15, 02:00 PM
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I paid $315 for this Bianchi Eros. I really wanted it to fit, but it was just too small. Sold it for $400 after cleaning it up, putting some different tires, and a saddle that I couldn't stand on it.
01-31-15, 02:13 PM
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We're not counting eBay, then?
In that case, tied for tops is the '73 Raleigh Gran Sport I bought about a month ago on CL, and the Colian frameset I bought here. Both were $200. I still have the Colian and haven't even finished setting the Gran Sport up yet.
In that case, tied for tops is the '73 Raleigh Gran Sport I bought about a month ago on CL, and the Colian frameset I bought here. Both were $200. I still have the Colian and haven't even finished setting the Gran Sport up yet.
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01-31-15, 02:16 PM
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The Record C components are worth more then the Paramount, nice find 
and say several Hail Maries!
and say several Hail Maries!
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01-31-15, 02:21 PM
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Didn't you buy that Trek 720?
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01-31-15, 02:29 PM
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$550 on CL for a 2010 Soma Rush with high zoot parts. Phil hubs, Sugino 75 crank, Thomson, Chris King, etc. Sold all the parts and had a free frame. Put cheap parts on it and rode for 2 years.
Tange Prestige is good stuff. Should have kept it but now I have a Jamis Sputnik fixed with Reynolds 631 tubes.
Tange Prestige is good stuff. Should have kept it but now I have a Jamis Sputnik fixed with Reynolds 631 tubes.
01-31-15, 02:46 PM
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I think the most expensive CL bike I've bought was $650.
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01-31-15, 02:55 PM
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Ooop's, Yes, by all means lets include Ebay, too! It is educational for BF members contemplating on Ebay as a vehicle to sell their stuff, or Alibaba, for that mater.
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01-31-15, 03:09 PM
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$340.00 for a complete '78 Colnago Super and $200.00 for a complete '85 Trek 620. Many buys in the $75-$125 range. Probably the best of which is an '87 Trek 760 for $120.00
What is this sell you speak of?
What is this sell you speak of?
