Good point, Danny - didn't realize that the eBay nuts had bumped the Alyeska's value up that much since I last saw one sell. Mind you though, from what I can see, that example has had a good deal of the original componentry replaced with far better equipment (RD, FD, chainrings, barcons, brake levers, cantiliver calipers, bars and stem).

However, I will maintain Blue Order's position that a completely original Alyeska is not worth the $473 total that this example commanded, considering that you can work your way towards a much better crafted touring machine at that cost. With the modifications, I can see where it would be a more desirable machine.

Question is - would an original command the same $400+ price as the upgraded machine?

-Kurt