Originally Posted by
Wisco
I don't know your market, but here, I'd generally throw away most of the parts (save the tires, stem, and brakes), overhaul the BB and HS, and sell the bare frameset for $50. For some reason it seems like people like a clean slate for their fixie builds, and seeing the old brakes and cranks etc makes them think that it'll be more difficult.
I have found if I strip the bike and remove the wheels and crankset that Drew becomes excited. At the same time I always have a strong desire to bring bikes back to life. For a cash profit and less effort I should sell to Drew but there is a certain satisfaction to restoring a bike.
The market would possibly support $90 - $100 with a little work - it'd be almost worth it if I salvage the tires. The wheels with tires will go for $15 - $25. The bike is small, I have not measured but perhaps 50cm. I had someone drive 90 miles from Richmond because there are no small bikes there. I could possibly get $175 with the upgrades.
Originally Posted by
EjustE
that little DT derailleur cable stop will bring you about $10 on ebay... just saying
Yes, I'm counting on it - having sold a couple already!
Originally Posted by
Shp4man
Those are some aggressive looking tires.
Yep, they have a blackened area and had ants spilling out when I looked at the bike this afternoon!