I can post links now, so I've got that going for me. I've been trying to not post a bunch of threads about this, so I've been reading a bunch of the existing threads but I'm still getting some decision paralysis

1983 Fuji Supreme - https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/d...260991840.html

or 1981 Raleigh Gran Sport (High Tensile rolled Steel) - https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/6298505807.html

Some of you probably saw my last two, one being specifically about an Austro Daimler from a bike flipper, and another about a few local options that have mostly dried up. At 6'5" trying to get a tall guy bike that if I need to sell I shouldn't have too hard of a time getting my money back.

Thanks!

Raleigh gets my vote. Ready to ride classic for 100.

Thanks Kdog

Yes, the Raleigh. Not so much because of the price, but for the more classic looks of the frame. An although it may technically be ready to ride, I'd invest some time and money in the aesthetics and comfort.

Interesting guys, I was kind of leaning the way of the Fuji. The thought being double butted 212 VALite would be 2-3 pounds lighter than basic old high tensile steel. The Raleigh will actually probably fit me a bit better size wise as it seems the raleigh is a 25.5 and the fuji baically a 24.

Unless you plan to do a lot of racing or climbing, the comfort that comes with a better fit outweighs the weight difference, IMO.

For some reason that "Fugi" looks bigger than the Raleigh. Bigger than the claimed 61cm too.

Yeah I actually thought it looked big too but kind of figured it was just my untrained eye.

Fuji is definitely 25.5". I like the Raleigh better as well. Looks like a VGT-Luxe rear derailleur on the Raleigh, which is a very nice RD.

Or how about option C, https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...oad-racer.html

This bike looks cool I think and the price is right.

$100 for the Fuji in the for sale section is a good deal for sure. I just got a blue Miyata 210 in similarly good shape or I'd have jumped on it.

If I were 6'5", I'd get the Fuji because it's definitely a little bigger than the Raleigh. Unless you have abnormally short legs for your height.

Also bring tools to make sure the seat post will move before you hand over the cash.

Stem shifters, stamped dropouts, low end components. I wouldn't take either. Spend a little more and get something nicer.

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/d...276037348.html

At 6'5" I'd do some inseam measuring and calculating first, before making any decisions. A bike that doesn't fit is not much fun.

Thanks for the recommendations guys, however being unemployed (thus bike instead of car) I'm disinclined to spend any more than I have to and "a little more" at $150-200 just isn't realistic for me right now unless I know I can turn it for a profit when the time comes.

That being said my risk profile at 100-120 seems more manageable, though I had been speaking to someone about a '84 Trek 720 at $250 (a bike that I'm confident I could sell for $3-400) but they still seem emotionally attached to the bike so I'm moving on to cheaper more utilitarian pastures.

I got the '84 24" Trek 720, a bit undersized but good steel, solid components and a fair price.