Originally Posted by
John E
Decent transportation or basic recreation bike -- easily worth $25 if the rims are true, but be ready to replace brake pads (salmon KoolStops), tires, tubes, rim strips, and perhaps cables and chain.
I'm a bicycle mechanic, and have plenty of spare parts for basic repairs. I already know, if I were to go with this one I'd replace the stem shifters for a downtube SIS shifter.
I'm trying to get a sense of collective value, because I'm looking to add a classic roadie to my quiver.