Originally Posted by
canklecat
Yup, sure looks like a
'97 Globe. I'd forgotten that Specialized also sold bikes in the 1990s under the Globe marque, before the mid-2000s revival of the Globe brand. Different logos too.
Looks like a Dutch style wheel lock on the rear too, just below the seat stay.
Looks like it might be a 3-speed with coaster brake, but I don't see a shifter -- maybe slightly obscured by the handlebar?
That would make a fine errand and casual bike. Better than my Globe Carmel, which has a sloping top tube but isn't a mixte or step through type, so it's still tricky to balance and mount with a heavy load.
Yeah, I didn't realize the Globe sub-brand went back that far. I remember when they were being hyped in the mid-2000's but at the time I thought they were a new thing for Specialized. This is a cool little bike. This isn't the appraisal area, but I'll give my unsolicited opinion about pricing.
I'd say this is worth $150 or so, great if it were $100 or $125. I would pay up to $200 here in Seattle if I was in the market for such a thing and it was fully functioning.
Edit: just noticed it has a lower end crankset. It also has that design of Shimano cantis where the plastic ring is structural and integral to the function of the brake. If that plastic ring between the brake arm and the fork is not crusty, fine. If it's crusty, be prepared to replace it once it breaks. I'd max out on $150 for this bike if I was in your situation. I would prefer to pay less.