Originally Posted by
roccobike
Hope you make out at the co-op. That 83 Super LeTour has a really nice frame. I had one that I flipped and regretted parting with it almost immediatley. It was a very tight frame, handled well and rode great. Around here a 83 Super LeTour would sell for at least $150, but you could try for more, maybe $180 or $200. Of course, I'm a long way from Seattle.
Let us know how you're making out.
Thanks, rocco!
I wish I could detail this thing... Well, I could, but the tear-down would be my first time doing so, and all I have to work with is a small 5x7' balcony off our apartment, with slatted wood floor, thus requiring I throw down the tarp. So, yeah, detailing it would probably be quite irritating and possibly end up losing something. Ha!
I'm hoping to at least find a midlevel hardtail at the co-op. Most co-ops deal with older bikes and department-store bikes, so hopefully I'll find something with Deore/LX or higher components. Think that's reasonable?
Looks like they have a few mtb's. Here is a pic of their shop (they also have a warehouse and "retail" space) with bikes currently being worked on:
