Craigslist motobecane
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Vive la vélorution!
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From: Straight Outta Davis, CA
Bikes: SR PRO-AM
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Can anyone tell me anything about this bike:
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bik/251685816.html
Owner says:
"The components are Sun Tour, the rear derailer is V-GT Lux"
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bik/251685816.html
Owner says:
"The components are Sun Tour, the rear derailer is V-GT Lux"
#2
If I own it, I ride it


Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Cardinal Country
Bikes: Lejeune(14), Raleigh, Raysport, Jan De Reus, Gazelle, Masi, B. Carré(4), Springfield, Greg Lemond, Andre Bertin, Schwinn Paramount
Originally Posted by laman012
Can anyone tell me anything about this bike:
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bik/251685816.html
Owner says:
"The components are Sun Tour, the rear derailer is V-GT Lux"
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/bik/251685816.html
Owner says:
"The components are Sun Tour, the rear derailer is V-GT Lux"
#4
If I own it, I ride it


Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,685
Likes: 821
From: Cardinal Country
Bikes: Lejeune(14), Raleigh, Raysport, Jan De Reus, Gazelle, Masi, B. Carré(4), Springfield, Greg Lemond, Andre Bertin, Schwinn Paramount
Originally Posted by Dirtdrop
I don't think $125 is a bad price, but $125 plus shipping from Pasadena, CA to Swat Bubble, PA is probably too much.
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Vive la vélorution!
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From: Straight Outta Davis, CA
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Originally Posted by Dirtdrop
I don't think $125 is a bad price, but $125 plus shipping from Pasadena, CA to Swat Bubble, PA is probably too much.
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From: Eugene, OR
Bikes: Lynskey Meraki 12 speed Di2 Ultegra and canyon Grizl AL 7
The value of a bike is determined by the buyer. SO is it worth it to you? I doubt that it cost more than 150-175 new, so you make the choice. If you are buying as an investment, then you assume the risk inherent in an investment. As the financial advisers say what is your risk tolerance? From my point of view, the prices paid for 70's bike are obscene. The lower end bikes of the day were not all that great, but are practically idolised today. Just show I ain't too bright!
#8
$125 for any decent road bike in "ready to ride condition" is reasonable, especially in an active bike market like L.A., SF, etc. $125 for a bike that needs work is not reasonable, unless it is special/rare.
If it fits you, you like it, and it is ready to ride...... offer $100.
Going from the small pics, the bike looks like it needs to be pulled apart and cleaned, at the very least.
If it fits you, you like it, and it is ready to ride...... offer $100.

Going from the small pics, the bike looks like it needs to be pulled apart and cleaned, at the very least.
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