Skyline

I was got this bike in 1987 or 1988 and I rarely ride on it as I was more into BMX. Anyhow, when I got the bike I didn't like how the brake levers look (brake cable coming out from top instead of hidden) so I got Shimano 105 brake set. When I went to college I left my bike with someone whom left the bike on the corner of his carport (whenever it rain and windy, water will get on the bike) and the bike was there for about 1.5 years then I shipped it to me. The bike was in the box for the last 15 years until few weeks ago I took it out and decided I should start riding it. I noticed the bike has cosmetics problem (some rusts and scratches) but I still like the color and look so I took it to LBS and had them do a tune-up with new rims and tires. After put in about $480, I took the bike out for a ride and noticed the bike seems BIG for me even though I lower the seat post to the bottom. (it has 57cm frame)

Anyway, I am thinking maybe if I can 'trade' with LBS for something that fits me or sell it and use the money to buy another bike.
Here are the parts from the bike (not all parts are original

T.I. Raleigh Competition <-- I could not find any picture with this same color/style/logo frame, the closes I found is Team Raleigh
Reynolds 531 frameset
Frame Size: 57cm
Serial Number: WL2000469
Handlebar: Sakae Custom Road Champion
Stem: SR Stem
Seatpost: SR Laprade
Cranks: Sakae SX
Derailleur F/R: Shimano 600 / Campagnolo
Shifter: Campagnolo Patent
Cog set: I couldn't find any brand/logo
Brakes: Shimano 105 Super SLR
Brake Levers: Shimano 105
Bluemels 3 pumps

Skyline

Here is a picture of serial number

Bianchigirll 

Congrats! Just like the rest of us your officially upside down on a bike. Your better off selling it yourself but your unlikely to get the full $480 out of it.

I doubt you'll get much for it trading it in to the shop because they want to sell new bikes.

Nice looking bike. If the shop took this from fresh out of 17 years of boxed up neglect to looking like this they did a great job!

oddjob2

Do you have the old rims too and are they complete wheels? If so, you can put them back on and hang onto the new wheels or sell them seperately. Depending on local market location, you could possibly get mid $300s for it.

mparker326

Just keep it and ride it. Plenty of folks ride bikes that don't completely fit them. If you find that you are riding all the time and the size bothers you, then sell it.

TakingMyTime

I'm not an appraisal expert. I just like to see what people have out there and when I saw the pictures I said to myself... $200

Skyline

LBS did a great job putting everything back and tried to clean as much as they can to make the bike look good. I'll take you all suggestion and ride it for a while to see the size will be a problem.
I do have the original rim but since those required tubular tires and cost more, so I opt to get a new rims/tires. Thank you for all your feedback!

Bianchigirll 

Good luck with your rekindled interest in cycling. Send us some pics of the great ole gal in action.

jyl

Odd that the bike doesn't fit you now, if it fit you before? I know we are all shrinking as we age, but not that much. I wonder if you have the saddle adjusted to a proper height - might check on that. Nice looking bike!