I need help identifying my bike specs!
05-18-20, 05:01 PM
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I need help identifying my bike specs!
It wont let me post a picture or photo!bought some kind of blue or light blue Sears Roebuck free spirit ten speed bike I would like someone to explain the specifications to me possibly,tell me everything about it etc. And also pls tell me how much I could possibly sell it for too thank you!
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05-18-20, 05:09 PM
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Let me see if I understand...
You bought a used bicycle, then joined this forum to ask what you can sell it for.
Is that right?
You bought a used bicycle, then joined this forum to ask what you can sell it for.
Is that right?
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05-18-20, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GlennR
Let me see if I understand...
You bought a used bicycle, then joined this forum to ask what you can sell it for.
Is that right?
You bought a used bicycle, then joined this forum to ask what you can sell it for.
Is that right?
05-18-20, 05:17 PM
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I don't think anyone would actually pay for one of those but you might ask in the C&V pricing sub forum. You won't need the extra colors there, FWIW.
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05-18-20, 05:17 PM
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Sears sold a bunch of different Free Spirit bikes though the years, so for someone to tell you what you have, you will have to come up with a lot more info, especially year and model.
Fwiw, most Free Spirits were nothing special. If you're looking to flip it, you better have gotten it for free.
Fwiw, most Free Spirits were nothing special. If you're looking to flip it, you better have gotten it for free.
05-18-20, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BigFillayIlly
mostly yes I just got back into bicycle care and I'm considered a noob now that's why I need a bike nut that knows his bikes very well I just want exact specifications for the bike and what it all features please!
How much did you pay for it?
This site might help: https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/
05-18-20, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GlennR
So you want help with a price to "flip" the bike for a profit?
How much did you pay for it?
How much did you pay for it?
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05-18-20, 05:56 PM
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Thread moved from General Cycling to Classic & Vintage Appraisals.
05-18-20, 06:13 PM
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If you put another $100 of tires, cabling, brake pads and general maintenance into it you will still have a $50 bike (maybe)
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Buy some new tubes & tires, zip tie those cables in place and ride it until you got $50 of enjoyment.
Realistically if you put 30 to 60 Minutes of time cleaning up the wheels with a bit of steel wool polishing the bike making sure everything's adjusted okay, and if it has good tires, I think in my area you might get $50- $75.
In current condition I would say $25-$50.
Good luck. (And I wasn't being sarcastic about riding it.)
Realistically if you put 30 to 60 Minutes of time cleaning up the wheels with a bit of steel wool polishing the bike making sure everything's adjusted okay, and if it has good tires, I think in my area you might get $50- $75.
In current condition I would say $25-$50.
Good luck. (And I wasn't being sarcastic about riding it.)
05-18-20, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BigFillayIlly
It wont let me post a picture or photo!bought some kind of blue or light blue Sears Roebuck free spirit ten speed bike I would like someone to explain the specifications to me possibly,tell me everything about it etc. And also pls tell me how much I could possibly sell it for too thank you!
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Originally Posted by BigFillayIlly
It wont let me post a picture or photo!bought some kind of blue or light blue Sears Roebuck free spirit ten speed bike I would like someone to explain the specifications to me possibly,tell me everything about it etc. And also pls tell me how much I could possibly sell it for too thank you!
Free Spirit bikes are generally lower level recreational bikes so there is little interest in these. Personally I would say the bike is worth what you paid for it. Would you have paid $50 more for it?
putting a lot of elbow grease and parts on this will not greatly increase its value
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Bianchis '90 Proto, '90 Campione del Fausto Giamondi Specialisma Italiano Mundo, '91 Boarala 'cross, '93 Project 3, '86 Volpe, '97 Ti Megatube, '93 Reparto Corse SBX
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05-19-20, 07:22 PM
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If it had aluminum rims, I'd agree with $50 as a value.
If selling locally, take some great, full-bike photos in a city park (or with a nice, uncluttered background) of the bike's drive side (right side), list for $40 obo, and accept pretty much anything.
If selling locally, take some great, full-bike photos in a city park (or with a nice, uncluttered background) of the bike's drive side (right side), list for $40 obo, and accept pretty much anything.
