Vintage Raleigh Marathon 12 Speed
05-23-23, 06:32 PM
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Vintage Raleigh Marathon 12 Speed
I have a chance to buy a Vintage Raleigh Marathon 12 Speed for $45 bucks....do ya think it's worth it?
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05-24-23, 05:13 AM
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Looks like it’s ready to ride home so hard to argue with $45. Ultimately comes down to what you’re looking for. The Marathon is a low-end 80s sport bike. Maybe $100 as a flipper. As a keeper, it’s fine for errand running and casual strolls. It’s not going earn any street cred on your next club ride.
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It's going to need some maintenance. Count on anything with bearings needing tear down, cleaning, re-lube and reassembly. Cables look old too. Myself, I limit such projects to better bikes. I would consider this one entry level from that era.
It's worth $45. But I wouldn't buy it. At around the $50 mark, I am finding more worthy projects. Paid $40 for my last project buy (a week ago).
Big bike too, you will need to be tall.
It's worth $45. But I wouldn't buy it. At around the $50 mark, I am finding more worthy projects. Paid $40 for my last project buy (a week ago).
Big bike too, you will need to be tall.
05-24-23, 07:18 AM
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I don't need a bike...I just came across this bike on Facebook and thought I found a really good deal..
I am just going to skip it...
Thanks guys.
I am just going to skip it...
Thanks guys.
05-24-23, 08:02 AM
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Your Maruishi is a nicer bike. Get it finished up and ride. After a year or so you'll know what, if anything, you might like different,
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