Good vintage steel bike?
09-16-15, 10:13 PM
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Good vintage steel bike?
This is 100 miles away from me, but will be driving near by tomorrow. Is it worth seeing?
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/5223961635.html
is there a good online reference for vintage steel bikes?
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/5223961635.html
is there a good online reference for vintage steel bikes?
09-16-15, 10:24 PM
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You should post your query in the appraisals forum:
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries
That's a huge bike, so first and foremost figure out what size range you should be looking for. (Otherwise, that bike looks like decent value for the money.)
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries
That's a huge bike, so first and foremost figure out what size range you should be looking for. (Otherwise, that bike looks like decent value for the money.)
09-16-15, 10:44 PM
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09-17-15, 03:45 AM
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if your size and your like that color....nicebike.
09-17-15, 07:20 AM
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Lower end components, the bike will be kind of heavy but will work fine. The frame is worth upgrading with some Ultegra 600 parts or something. Not a bad price for that condition.
09-17-15, 07:21 AM
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Nice bike, if it fits, and if the components are in good condition. It is a very large bike. Are you 6'2" or taller?
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Never mind, it says 25 inch so more like a 63. I would think OP would have to be 6'3"-6'5" for this bike to fit. Not a bad price considering the market. Frame is nice but I don't think the Tenax tubing is anything special but this isn't a dept store Schwinn either
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