SoCaled 

Another (major) price drop, but only on the Teledyne - Now $700 - https://offerup.com/item/detail/1615860297 or https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lg...654262212.html

jet sanchEz

He'll own that bike for a very long time if he's asking $1300

SoCaled 

$1,500 is kooky, so is $1,300 and I am a big fan. $300-400 already includes the "Bridgestone premium" (over what similar tubed/equipped bike would sell for) but is probably on the fair to low side.

'02 nrs 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...48868899031720

'02 nrs 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...16205386476539

georges1

They were downhill MTB made rims which were highly praised by many downhill riders and are virtually indestructible, it was and still is the only rim that can take 26*2.5 OR 26*3 tires and very severe abuse unlike the crossmax mark I which was good wheel but not quite as resistant a the D521. It was produced during a not so long period which explains why you rarely see it for sale in new old stock condition, most of them were severely used and abused. It was later succed by the Mavic XM719 (price from 2013/2014 in the link)a very good rim and by the Mavic XM 819 UST Rim (price from 2011 in the link), the ex 823 and ex 721 were their predecessors, they were praised for their utmost durability and robustness, again good luck for finding such rims unmolested condition. For 280$ you can have very good condition Mavic D521 disc 26 wheelset & Intense Edge(26*2.50) & DT Swiss 340 Hub but I don't do disc brakes and 26-2.5 tires won't fit on my MTBs . The 32 holes version of the D521 were built in much smaller quantities than the 36 holes one, also alot of people used them as disk brake rims despite they weren't intended for this use but the D321 was. I bought four rims from this seller because it will fit and serve my both trek mtbs for a very long time. Mavic doesn't manufacture high quality vbrake rims anymore for 26inch sized wheel MTBs , I had two choices, either buy average condition rims or buy new old stock ones, my choice was made quickly.

When an item of high quality is no more produced, in new old stock condition and rare, don't expect it to be on the cheap side but on the expensive side. I just look at the price of the early shamals, boras, ventos and zondas and I am wondering sometimes about their prices despite these wheels are somewhat fragile and not so durable, I can also say the same thing about c record components regarding their price tag nowadays.

thumpism

Decent looking Ross Signature (290? 294?) for $50 in KY.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...50504863809939

georges1

Price is realistic if we look at the quality of the frame and the components. Ultegra drive train with modern Mavic open pro and Conti GP 5000. You won't be able to find such a high quality bike at lower than 1300-1400$. The Bridgestone were handmade high end frames.

georges1

Imagine this bike with carbon seat post, carbon saddle, carbon bar, Dura Ace transmission and Zipp 404 or Mavic Cosmic Carbon wheels, it would be then in the 2000-2500$ price bracket maybe more near 3000$.

'02 nrs 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...25966228083290

jamesdak 

Seems like a crazy price to me.

tmnguuyen 

I think all those components would look out of place on the RB-1.

Sedgemop 

Early one in seemingly great shape. Good price too.

1985 Cannondale SC 400 $175 Rockford, IL

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Vintage Cannondale Handmade in USA all terrain bike, 1985. True time capsule bike, all original down to the tires. This lightweight aluminum Cannondale was hand made in Wilton, Connecticut . The oversized aluminum frame and perfectly smoothed welds were the signature of quality. This model has specially formed seatstays and a long wheelbase for a smooth ride and great handling. Suntour ratcheting thumb shifters are highly sought after and work perfectly. The riser bars have some sweep which allows for a comfortable riding position. The original 26 x 1.5” tires roll fast, and the frame will easily accommodate larger mountain bike tires if you prefer. Powerful cantilever brakes work fine, Sun Metal rims are straight and barely show any wear. The Selle Royal saddle is in good shape and was protected all these years by one of those gel seat covers that was so popular at the time. This would be perfect to add to your collection, or just to ride as is. I was thinking about using this for gravel riding, but once I cleaned it up it was just too nice. There are a few small scratches you can see, but no dents or any other defects. Located in Rockford Illinois, 70 miles west of Chicago.

WGB

Speaking of components....

guessing seller copied a lot directly from the Schwinn catalogue.

Posted 2 days ago in Kirkland, WA
Seller seems to want to sell as price dropping a lot, now at $60

1986 Schwinn High Sierra mountain bike

$60$150
Listed 2 days ago in Kirkland, WA
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• Condition
  Used – good
• Bicycle type
  Mountain bike

1986 Schwinn High Sierra mountain bike. The entire bike is all original parts like it would have been from factory back in 1986 (except I put a new seat on it). Everything works, nothing broken. The "slingshot" SR Sakae MTS-101 neck stem and handlebars are beautiful and go for up to $300 when you see them for sale as a set. The front and back brakes are Suntour XC-POWER Cunningham Design roller cam brakes and levers. These brakes are special because roller cam brakes are not made anymore, so you will find a set of these front and back brakes for sale around $200. They work great, are dependable and they still make replacement brake pads for them so they are a valid piece of equipment. The factory paint colors on the frame are ivory white in front and chocolate on the rear (it looks like black and white from a few feet away, but up close you can tell its chocolate brown in the back) Im asking $60 because I need to get rid of it, it is a great hard working bike capable of being set up for numerous purposes like adding on racks for cargo and fenders. You can buy it and part it out for profit, or ride it and have a workhorse bike that has passed the test of time. Factory Catalog specs (everything is original and matching this list minus the seat I replaced) Frame material: 4130 chrome-moly tri caliber main tubes, 4130 chrome-moly, forged double eyelet dropouts. Fork: Unicrown, 4130 chrome-moly with fork crown, oversized fork blades and forged double eyelet droupouts. Frame geometry21" frame) head angle 70°, seat angle 70°, wheelbase 1094mm(44"). Braze-ons: Double water bottle, front "lowrider" and rear carrier bosses, top tube and bottom bracket cable guides. Headset: Tange SE II, steel, with seals. Crankset: SR FXC-T 310, 175mm, 28-38-48T, /forged alloy with hatta sealed mechanism, chrome-moly axle. Derailleurs: front- SunTour XC, rear- SunTour XC, lever- SunTour Micro Lite. Pedals: Victor HT-A-10 with chrome-moly axle. Chain: Nickel/black. Freewheel: SunTour PT6000, 14-16-19-24-28-32T. Brakes: SunTour XC Sport roller cam brakes and levers. Handlebars: SR aluminum, 50mm rise, 680 width. Stem: SR MTS101C, Slighshot with chrome moly stem. Hubs: SR MTH-300SD, alloy, small flange, sealed bearing. Rims: Araya 7X(N), 26" x 1.5" Tires: Schwinn Terra, 26" x 2.0", skinside. Spokes: stainless, 14 GA. Saddle: Viscount terra, suede. Seat Post: SR CRE-100, 26mm x 230mm Colors: Sahara bronze with sable brown ivory with chocolate. Weight21" frame) 30 lbs

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steine13

Scroll up ~ two pages and look for the RB-2 @NRS posted from the Detroit area that was $60. If the weather had been crappy, I might have driven the 70 miles to get it.

And four-digit anything is crazy for an RB-1.
Of course if you pay market value for a frame and start hanging parts, you can get there quickly.
Still not worth a thousand bucks

cheers -mathias

SDHawk

That is a smokin deal imo. I have that exact bike and I love it. Only downside with this one is that shifters and brake levers do not appear original. Has the slingshot stem and roller cam brakes tho.

WGB

Posted hrs ago 10hrs ago in Anaheim

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Bertoni ltalamerica

$150
Listed 10 hours ago in Anaheim, CA
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• Condition
  Used – good

Bertoni Italamerica Road Bike Needs some work Like a need pump for the tires that are flat Also needs a gripped tape for handle bars Bike for collectors Made in Italy Have a new comfortable seat Price is negotiable Pick up in Anaheim Hills

Robvolz 

There was a Rivendale meet and ride today. The price was three experts on the subject who all blurted a number in unison. This is what I overheard. Personally, I like my period bikes to have period parts. I don't know if that added to the price.

Sedgemop 

Getting a stuck seat post vibe, but worth checking out anyway. Should clean up nicely.

Raleigh Super Course $60 Whitewater, WI

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Just out of LONG storage!! 51cm Raleigh Super Course 10speed road bike. Classic! Reynold frame. 21 " wheels. With Normandy hubs. Brooks leather saddle. Simplex shifting. Quite a light bike. Bring this back to its glory!

mhespenheide 

Interesting; thanks for explaining.

georges1

Here is a link of 26*2.5 tires manufacturers where you will find Maxxis, Surly and Kenda. For the 26*3 then you will have either to buy the Surly Dirt Wizard or the Duro Wildlife Razorback
And a comparison between 26*3 and 29*3 MTBs

rustystrings61 

Bridgestone MB-2 in Procious, WV - $60.



Bridgestone RB-2 in Jefferson, GA - $150.

rccardr 

Even in Portland, that's way optimistic.
Sold a perfect, literally flawless frameset of the same vintage for $800 at the peakety-peak-peak of the market; it would go for much less today- maybe $500.
This one-lots of flaws, personal build, OK bike but not a $1300+ one.

mhespenheide 

I'm afraid I'm so far behind the times that my only mountain bike runs 26x2.25" tires. With cantilever brakes and quick release wheels.

georges1

I run 26x2.2 , v brakes and quick releases tubeless rims. The D521 can be fitted with 26x2.2 tires without problems.I will never ride something bigger than 26x2.2 , 26x2.3 might fit on the d521 as well as 26x2.5 but my goal is to be sure that I don't have too fat tires for avoiding tire rub ,also weight reduction for my builds is important.