Old 04-14-06 | 07:29 AM
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luker
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Bikes: Crap. The box is not big enough...

NR front and rear derraileur and shifters, pedals, large chainring, Campy brake levers and the rear brake, Cinelli stem and (40cm or 41cm) bars.

All used, in reasonable shape (extensive road rash pretty much makes 'em worth 0$). Priced for a friendly sale. Front derailleur (plain front, circlip fastening the upper arm to the derailleur) $20. Rear derailleur (nuovo record dated 73, no road rash) $25. Pedals (steel, w/o loops for the straps, with both dust caps) $20. Campy brake levers (standard reach, no holes, long shield logo, no hoods) $25. With good hoods (no tears) $75. Chainring $10. Rear brake (record, flat quick release lever) $25. Cinelli 1A stem (no scratches) $15. Cinelli 64's, single Knight crest logo - $50. If it has a Knight crest on both sides its worth $100.

These are the very low end of eBay prices, and your bikeshop guy is getting a deal. Remember, he wants 'em for resale, not because he likes 'em. I'd put them back and wait for someday, because you'll have an endless struggle finding the right parts of the right vintage if you ever want to sell the bike (and it will be worth a breathtakingly lot more with the original parts on it).

The only thing that brings a better return than selling a bike one piece at a time is an "all original, excellent condition" bicycle that is sought by the collectors.
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