1975 Norco Monterey Appraisal
 

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The Norco Monterey is, at best, a mid level bicycle and one that does not have a sought after name. That said, it is a good bicycle and worthy of riding for recreational or commuting purposes.

Vintage Bicycle Value depends on many things, some of which have nothing to do with the bicycle in question. Where you live, how strong the market is there and how good your marketing skills are will all help to define the bike's value. And, for what it is worth, I have a near mint one right now that I will sell for $100. In fact, it is already sold - all I have to do is let it go.

Recommending a bike is a foolish way to go since you might never find the one recommended. It would be better for you to develop an understanding of what it takes to make a good bicycle and then search for those qualities. Finding a Vintage Bicycle is not really very difficult if you are willing to look.

Good luck with the bike.

The Norco Monterey was an entry level bicycle. This sample appears to be from the very late 1980s. As previously mentioned, there is insufficient information to properly appraise it.

I would good mid-80's, since single bottle mount and non-aero brakes.

Thinking around a Franklin for price.

I think it is 1986 model year. The fade paint job and the Tange900 tubing put it after the 1985 model.

[Edit:] The serial number can help confirm the year of manufacture.

Around here, $100 is the territory for tired-looking Schwinn World Sports with turkey levers and stem shifters. This Norco seems to be on the next tier above that. Once you clean it up, it wouldn't hurt to start a bit higher: $150-180. Make sure to raise the seat when you take photos (drive side photos please). A buyer might think "stuck" when they see at a slammed seatpost like that.