Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: wrk101
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
Search took 6.27 seconds.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 309
Posted By wrk101

Check your local FB marketplace. Search for your...

Check your local FB marketplace. Search for your competition, say $100 to $300 bikes. Realize these are ASKING prices, not sold prices. But it does tell you what else is available. Clean your bike,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-14-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 74
Posted By wrk101

+100 Most Ross bikes are donation fodder. Some...

+100 Most Ross bikes are donation fodder. Some unusual ones, like their early chrome MTBs and their signature series do have some value. Without any information, I am guessing donation fodder (takes...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-12-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 328
Posted By wrk101

First thing I notice is the top tube cable guides...

First thing I notice is the top tube cable guides are very rusty. At that point, I am buying parts. Yes, I have remediated many rusty bikes, but it takes a lot of time to do it right. In the end, the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,730
Posted By wrk101

Plenty of deals in Atlanta. But may not in your...

Plenty of deals in Atlanta. But may not in your neighborhood.

To get a deal you have to be willing to drive, say from the south side of Atlanta to Chattanooga.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-04-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 588
Posted By wrk101

Exactly so. In my market, it would take a long...

Exactly so. In my market, it would take a long time to sell for $350. Probably never would. Meanwhile, parts are ~ $800, probably more. Check date codes on parts, they may well be newer.

Buyers...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-04-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 299
Posted By wrk101

Just check sold prices on ebay. The only way I...

Just check sold prices on ebay. The only way I have found to get FMV out of parts is ebay. I sell parts there everyday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 289
Posted By wrk101

Steel Fondriest Bike ~ 2000 ID Model?

I am calling this a 2000 bike, it is equipped with Shimano Ultegra components, 1999 date codes. So maybe it's a 1999.

Anyone know if this has a model name?...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 216
Posted By wrk101

Check Terrapeak solds for an accurate figure. As...

Check Terrapeak solds for an accurate figure. As you noticed, it will take a very unusual downtime shape.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,027
Posted By wrk101

This is a clue that the guy does not do good...

This is a clue that the guy does not do good work. If what I can see is "janked up" then what I can't see will be worse. There is a flipper in my area, the only bikes I will buy from him are BEFORE...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,027
Posted By wrk101

In my market, it would be $200 and it better be...

In my market, it would be $200 and it better be perfect and fully serviced. Make sure seat post and stem are not stuck. You certainly will not make money on it. This used to be a $300 bike, the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 434
Posted By wrk101

"Barn find" is code for "Needs complete service."...

"Barn find" is code for "Needs complete service." Sellers and newbs think finding in a barn has some unique value. It just means it has been sitting for likely decades, grease is old and dried out,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 535
Posted By wrk101

Raising or lowering seat post does nothing for...

Raising or lowering seat post does nothing for top tube length. At 5-1, I would look for either a Terry styled bike, or a rigid frame MTB. Some of the brands made very small adult MTBs. My wife has...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 554
Posted By wrk101

$300 in a second tier city would be doing quite...

$300 in a second tier city would be doing quite well. And tires are not cheap. And your time is worth something. In the end, donating them to a co-op can make sense, or put them out as is condition,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,283
Posted By wrk101

To the title premise that there are "good"...

To the title premise that there are "good" Schwinn World Sports, I doubt it. The vintage market has softened, making full cromoly frame vintage bikes with good component groups very affordable.

In...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 504
Posted By wrk101

Stem shifters were an indication of a low end...

Stem shifters were an indication of a low end bike. Back in the day, you could get stem shifters on Schwinn Paramounts. But most of the time, it was just another indicator of a low end bike. Realize...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By wrk101

+10 thieves steal anything. +10 this bike is...

+10 thieves steal anything.
+10 this bike is not ready to ride.

I wouldn't pay $50 for it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 971
Posted By wrk101

No it's not a DB. It's a Kabuki, made by...

No it's not a DB. It's a Kabuki, made by Bridgestone, somewhere around mid 1970s. It's a very nice bike, nicely finished, with top of the line parts. Kabukis were typically lower end. This one is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 760
Posted By wrk101

I would never, ever treat old bikes as an...

I would never, ever treat old bikes as an investment. Having collected antiques over 60 years now, there is stuff I bought 60 years ago that is worth less than what I paid back then. The best time to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 418
Posted By wrk101

Agree, very location specific. In my area, it's a...

Agree, very location specific. In my area, it's a $25 bike.


Nice lightweight bikes from the 1980s can be found here in the $50 to $100 range, bikes that weigh 15 pounds less or more, better...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 984
Posted By wrk101

Sell enough on ebay and you will get that pesky...

Sell enough on ebay and you will get that pesky 1099. Still worth it IMO particularly if you live in a so so market.

Sadly, 90% of my sales are part outs. First, part outs tend to yield 2X or even...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-13-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 984
Posted By wrk101

Best as in highest proceeds? Or best in terms of...

Best as in highest proceeds? Or best in terms of easiest/convenient? Prices go up with lower convenience. Many markets are dead in regards to most vintage bikes. In my market, I may be the ONLY...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By wrk101

Sadly, many cities in the US do not allow picking...

Sadly, many cities in the US do not allow picking stuff up at the dump. I had a discussion with our local recycle center, which is not a recycle center at all, it is a scrapping center. They...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-12-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,629
Posted By wrk101

Definitely NOT all high end. Yes, the Ritchey and...

Definitely NOT all high end. Yes, the Ritchey and Holdsworth are definitely high end. At the other end of the spectrum is that low end equipped Terry knockoff. I have found Terrys to be hard to sell....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-12-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By wrk101

Look up the value on one or two parts, and you...

Look up the value on one or two parts, and you are at or over asking price. Assuming good condition, you should be driving right now.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-12-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 236
Posted By wrk101

I searched prior discussions on NOVAs and...

I searched prior discussions on NOVAs and apparently there were issues on whether the tubing was legit or not. Still, I can't keep the frame, so if it has some value to make packing worth the effort,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 984
Posted By wrk101

I agree. Now I would not pay double, someone who...

I agree. Now I would not pay double, someone who wants this bike would. Top of the line Trek racing bike from back in the day.

It is very location specific. In my area, nothing at that price...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 236
Posted By wrk101

Columbus Tubing Nova

I've read some mixed stuff on this brand (actually not mixed, all bad), that the Columbus tubing sticker is not actually what the frame is made out of. Anyway, I picked this up today at a typical...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 15,515
Views: 4,181,640
Posted By wrk101

I bought a group of bikes, tools, parts and...

I bought a group of bikes, tools, parts and miscellaneous off FB marketplace. Some nice bikes and nice parts, including some NOS stuff. Ad had been up for a while at an attractive price, but seller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,590
Posted By wrk101

I always find replacement freehubs in the form of...

I always find replacement freehubs in the form of a wheel. Pick up a used wheel at a co-op, or even pick up a complete bike. Depending on condition, you might swap entire wheel(s) which avoids any...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-10-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 778
Posted By wrk101

Cheap plastic pedals plus torn and dirty bar tape...

Cheap plastic pedals plus torn and dirty bar tape plus no brake lever hoods = less.

I bought one of these in my market for $75. At that price, I thought it was a great deal.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 633
Posted By wrk101

As long as it fits in the family budget, it's OK...

As long as it fits in the family budget, it's OK to overpay for a bicycle!

I've knowingly overpaid for two houses. But they were worth more to me, than they were worth in the market. I do not...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 600
Posted By wrk101

+10 $20 bike, maybe $25 in as is, as it sits...

+10 $20 bike, maybe $25 in as is, as it sits condition. Refurbishing it will cost more than what you will get out of the finished project. Better off turning over a project like this to someone with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,024
Posted By wrk101

Bicycle Blue Book strikes again. They got a GREAT...

Bicycle Blue Book strikes again. They got a GREAT brand name but I haven't seen an estimate from them that made any sense. Basically, everything is based on a formula, so the older the bike, the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 941
Posted By wrk101

Prices on ebay? That sounds suspiciously like...

Prices on ebay? That sounds suspiciously like ASKING prices. Sellers can and do ask crazy prices. Sold prices are the only useful information on ebay.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 628
Posted By wrk101

Rarity has zero bearing on value. Chrome is prone...

Rarity has zero bearing on value. Chrome is prone to rust issues, so condition is everything.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,624
Posted By wrk101

Bicycle Blue Book does not use data to support,...

Bicycle Blue Book does not use data to support, it's just a formula. Most bikes come up low, really low. Look at sold Trek 520s on ebay, then discount it for local only sale.


Regardless, seller...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,069
Posted By wrk101

In my experience dealing with stuck seat posts,...

In my experience dealing with stuck seat posts, 90% of them were on bikes with slammed saddles like that. This promotes water intrusion, which leads to the whole aluminum corroded into steel issue....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 860
Posted By wrk101

Me too. And if it has been sitting for as long as...

Me too. And if it has been sitting for as long as you think, it will need complete refurbish, not just a tune up. The Marathons I have owned and seen had zero collector interest.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Posted By wrk101

Whatever the value, if it were my dad's bike, I'd...

Whatever the value, if it were my dad's bike, I'd be keeping it. Once its gone, it's gone. Will not have a ton of value in today's market.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By wrk101

Yep, parts alone are worth it. As far as building...

Yep, parts alone are worth it. As far as building it, I prefer a traditional steel rigid frame MTB.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,073
Posted By wrk101

If someone gave me that bike for free, I'd take...

If someone gave me that bike for free, I'd take it straight to the co-op and donate it. Bottom of the barrel, basically a BSO (bike shaped object). I could not recoup the value of any consumables,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,887
Posted By wrk101

$1500? You’ll have these for a long, long time. A...

$1500? You’ll have these for a long, long time. A lot of them are what I call donation fodder. Not worth the time and effort to sell. With this pile, the 90/10 rule applies. 10% of the pile has 90%...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 23,965
Posted By wrk101

Ive been doing a lot more of this. On new...

Ive been doing a lot more of this. On new opportunistic buys, it has to have a destination or part out, or i wont buy. As you develop an eye for the good stuff, you will find it. I just saw a mid...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-22-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,980
Posted By wrk101

Vintage bikes are heading down right now, could...

Vintage bikes are heading down right now, could start heading up tomorrow. Who knows? If you are looking for an investment, IMO, bikes or any other collectible are not the way to go. Collectibles in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-21-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By wrk101

Other than the brand name, the second bike has...

Other than the brand name, the second bike has nothing in common with the first. Stamped drop outs, cottered crank set, claw RD, etc., etc.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-21-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,150
Posted By wrk101

I would not call $350 a bit high, I would call it...

I would not call $350 a bit high, I would call it crazy high. If it was one of the first year of two Trek MTBs, 1983/1984 ish, sure, you can get in that territory. In my area, the large to XL size...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-21-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,180
Posted By wrk101

Hint on handlebars, those were used on millions...

Hint on handlebars, those were used on millions of bikes and have no bearing on brand or model. Bike brands bought parts from the same handful of suppliers, so you will see the same handlebars on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 636
Posted By wrk101

I picked up a road bike version of a Frejus....

I picked up a road bike version of a Frejus. Sadly, parts are worth more than the whole. I picked it up incomplete, had fun restoring it. I never put a chain on it as if I end up parting it out, no...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 659
Posted By wrk101

It's a 1983 model, made by Panasonic, hence the...

It's a 1983 model, made by Panasonic, hence the Panasonic serial number on the head tube: "3E" = May 1983.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-12-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By wrk101

IME, buying frames to build up only works out...

IME, buying frames to build up only works out financially if you have the time/tools/aptitude/pile of parts in hand. Otherwise, you will be so upside down $$ wise.
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.