Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
No, its not worth $100. Its worth more like $175. Lugged rigid frame MTB, one of the better ones.
This is the kind of MTB I recommend almost daily. Rigid frame, with higher end components.
Night and day better than that 800 you posted recently. No comparison really. The "deals" out there on old MTBs are the high end ones. Most buyers are looking for name brand at a low price and don't know the difference between the really good ones and the lower end ones. Get knowledge or get taken.
If it in my area, I would be loading it up right now.
Like any 30 year old bike, you should expect it to need thorough maintenance. If you can do the maintenance, great. If not, stop looking at vintage bikes as the "thorough" maintenance can cost around $250 at a local bike shop here, PLUS parts. Very easy to end up upside down.
Last edited by wrk101; 08-17-22 at 08:56 AM.