1985 Specialized Allez SE
03-04-22, 10:54 PM
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1985 Specialized Allez SE
does this have any value at all? In my mind I was thinking it was in a lot better condition. I bought it new but it has been hanging in my shed since the mid 1990's. looks like mr. corrosion found it.
03-04-22, 11:00 PM
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how about these wheels? built in the mid 80's with specialized hubs they literally probably have about 100 miles on them. I would not trust the tires but in the day they were the best.
03-05-22, 07:26 AM
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I have seem much worse.....much of the corrosion on the trim will clean up nicely. Give it a good cleaning and service and it's a 250 to 350 bike. of course it will cost you a few dollars for consumables....too bad it's not a 3R!
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03-05-22, 08:47 AM
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I am pretty sure one of my cycling buddies would be interested in buying the bike if you want to sell it. We are a bunch of guys who rode together in the 80's and a few of them had the same bike back then. I rode a 1983 Trek 760 back in the 80's and still have that bike. My buddies rode 80's Bianchi, Gios, Rauler and Specialized Allez SE's.
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03-05-22, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by momoman
I am pretty sure one of my cycling buddies would be interested in buying the bike if you want to sell it. We are a bunch of guys who rode together in the 80's and a few of them had the same bike back then. I rode a 1983 Trek 760 back in the 80's and still have that bike. My buddies rode 80's Bianchi, Gios, Rauler and Specialized Allez SE's.
03-05-22, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by obrentharris
Some collector will want those Criterium Setas for a display bike.
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03-05-22, 09:56 PM
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It's basically the American Flyer. It's most similiar to the one the younger brother rode in the big race scenes in the movie. It's looks like the parts are all original, fluted sakae seatpost, Specialized stem, headset, saddle, cranks wheels....Superbe group and brakes? It looks like it would clean up pretty good but does need some work. Is it a 54cm? If you just want it gone, I'd think you could get 200 in that condition. You would from me (but I already have one.)
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03-06-22, 10:58 AM
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Given rust, I think $200 is about right. In pristine condition, could be $400 +. Bought and sold a pristine one a couple of months ago.
03-06-22, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
yes it is a 54. I would take $200 for it as is for sure.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/
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03-06-22, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by xiaoman1
You will get more action if you put it in the for sale section at 200.00, here is the link...don't forget to add in shipping to the cost, I am certain it will sell there.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/
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03-06-22, 05:33 PM
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I think $200 as is fine but with the great info you got hear in the current tough market maybe $300 if key components rear freewheel shifter shifters are good and brakes are good as is. Also the red Specialized American flyer themed bikes have good value end models $300-400 with top end examples going for +1000 plus online.
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03-06-22, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by zukahn1
I think $200 as is fine but with the great info you got hear in the current tough market maybe $300 if key components rear freewheel shifter shifters are good and brakes are good as is. Also the red Specialized American flyer themed bikes have good value end models $300-400 with to end examples going for +1000 plus online.
03-06-22, 08:42 PM
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I could be misinformed but the only SE's that I have seen that brought 800-1000 were built by 3rensho and had the 3r fork.....see attached.
As far as I can tell from the photos the OP's fork is different.
Note the slight offset. at the rear.
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As far as I can tell from the photos the OP's fork is different.
Note the slight offset. at the rear.
Best, Ben
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03-06-22, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
everything is in good working condition I am sure cables need replacing and brakes need adjusting and new pads as they are probably hard as a rock. everything spins smooth. I put the price at $250 plus shipping. thanks for the information.
post it on craigslist it should sell at 250-225.
best, ben
P.S. I would not use any of the before pictures in your add
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03-07-22, 05:10 AM
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I could be misinformed but the only SE's that I have seen that brought 800-1000 were built by 3rensho and had the 3r fork.....see attached.
As far as I can tell from the photos the OP's fork is different.
Note the slight offset. at the rear.
Best, Ben
As far as I can tell from the photos the OP's fork is different.
Note the slight offset. at the rear.
Best, Ben
03-07-22, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BMC_Kid
$1000+ is also typical for excellent, unmolested David Tesch-built Team Allez bikes as well. I've never seen a run-of-the-mill SE go for anything close to that, no matter the condition.
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Originally Posted by BMC_Kid
$1000+ is also typical for excellent, unmolested David Tesch-built Team Allez bikes as well. I've never seen a run-of-the-mill SE go for anything close to that, no matter the condition.
Originally Posted by xiaoman1
I forgot about that one.....OP's bike is not anyone of these and setting an expectation of a 1000 was optimistic.
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. I figure it is a $200-250 bike.
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The Superbe bits are a lot of the value. Are those Aero Compe levers?
Were the Specialized hubs made by the same manufacturer as the Sun Tour hubs?
Were the Specialized hubs made by the same manufacturer as the Sun Tour hubs?
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Originally Posted by jdawginsc
The Superbe bits are a lot of the value. Are those Aero Compe levers?
Were the Specialized hubs made by the same manufacturer as the Sun Tour hubs?
Were the Specialized hubs made by the same manufacturer as the Sun Tour hubs?
