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Motobecane Gran Sport Worth? Should I part it out?

Old 08-28-15, 09:00 PM
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Motobecane Gran Sport Worth? Should I part it out?



So I have this 79 Motobecane Gran Sport converted to SS. It's in good condition, just a few rubs, scratches, and missing stickers. What's it worth? And would I get more if I parted it out instead?

Specs:
-Gran Sport vitus 888 (aka cromoly) frame (55ish cm)
-SR stem, bars, and fluted seatpost
-Sugino Maxy crank (Specialized ring)
-Rear wheel Shimano 600 tri color to Mavic MA40
-Front wheel Mailard hub to an unknown rim (maybe ambrosio)
-Selle Aero (progressive?) Saddle

I live in a fast bike market (SF).
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Old 08-29-15, 06:14 AM
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Nothing gained on this one as a part out. In SF, maybe ask $300, but settle for mid $200s.
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Not worth parting out value wise $200-250 in SF. Most other places it would be close to half that. On a SS converison like this one I would say if you like the bike at all keep it the only real way to get decent value is by riding it.
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thanks guys...i will probably ride it and maybe sell after I put some miles on it. Parting it out seems like a pain.
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Your photo isn't too clear.

The fixie market is a bit odd. I think $200 is on the high side.

Does it have one black wheel and one silver wheel?

As others have said, you won't gain a lot by parting it out. Nothing seems to be spectacular enough about the bike that people will be beating down the doors to get the parts off of it.
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