Raleigh Super Course
01-09-13 | 10:59 AM
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Raleigh Super Course
Just picked this up for myself yesterday for $220, its a Raleigh Super Course 12 speed, Carlton, Reynolds 531, anyone know the value or top dollar value in season of what I could expect?? I don't know much about these bikes but I always wanted one...
01-09-13 | 11:40 AM
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Frame is high quality but parts are low-mid. Completely tuned, cleaned and ready to go, maybe $300-350 depending on your area. But...
If you want to flip it and get top dollar, clean up the grease and oxidation everywhere. That includes the pedal caps, chainring bolts, etc., and replace any worn parts. Fresh bar tape in brown would do wonders for the look.
I'd say $220 is about right for the condition you brought it in.
If you want to flip it and get top dollar, clean up the grease and oxidation everywhere. That includes the pedal caps, chainring bolts, etc., and replace any worn parts. Fresh bar tape in brown would do wonders for the look.
I'd say $220 is about right for the condition you brought it in.
01-09-13 | 02:09 PM
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In most markets, in as found condition, $220 would be pushing it. In NYC, its a DEAL.
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01-09-13 | 02:40 PM
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I would consider this a nicer midlevel bike as found the price of $220 seems pretty good. There just isn't a lot of room for profit flipping this bike. completely cleaned up with the wear parts replced so it's in good ready to ride condition I would figure only $350 or so. If you wanted to try and bring the value up a little on the cheap some new brown bartape to match the saddle and white cables would help. Also adjusting the stem and seat to the right hieght for the frame would help the look of the bike a lot.
01-09-13 | 05:42 PM
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Raleigh Super Course
I think you did real well for $220. Thats right around what it should be.I have a slightly older Super Course on CL right now. Asking $300 but would take $250. It's been upgraded with a few changes - Leather saddle and leather bar tape, Tektro brake levers and new Tires.
01-10-13 | 01:21 PM
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IMHO, you paid full fair market value for it. The paint is in rough condition. I bought an SC this summer with an almost new Brooks 17 on it for the same price and nicer tires. Sorry, but I see little or no upside on a flip.
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