What is this "Verizon" MTB & is it worth more than $25?
05-11-19, 05:28 PM
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What is this "Verizon" MTB & is it worth more than $25?
Can anyone identify this bike's maker and model? Google has been no help. Has a 7-speed Shimano SIS RD, a DNP triple FD, Epoch twist shifters, and a "Made in China" label. It's also heavy and pretty rusty. All that aside, I've never seen one branded like it--even the seat has a Verizon logo.
05-11-19, 06:36 PM
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Low end power climber these have basically zero worth. At the bike coop when we got them donated they went directly to the scrap metal pile.
05-12-19, 06:19 AM
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The subject bicycle is typical of the $100 ATBs offered in department/chain stores about 10 years ago. Sounds like the OP may have the bicycle, in which case I may be able to provide a manufacturer from the serial number. Despite the level, I found that those Tourney rear derailleurs performed quite well.
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Yes, its essentially worthless. Start with a box store quality level (Walmart or whatever), add neglect and rust = zero. If I find one like this I donate to the co-op, where we can at least get some useable parts off of it (saddle, pedals, RD, innertubes).
May have been a Verizon phone store give away item.
May have been a Verizon phone store give away item.
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Can anyone identify this bike's maker and model? Google has been no help. Has a 7-speed Shimano SIS RD, a DNP triple FD, Epoch twist shifters, and a "Made in China" label. It's also heavy and pretty rusty. All that aside, I've never seen one branded like it--even the seat has a Verizon logo.
While not the greatest bike around a little elbow grease and lube will make it serviceable. It would be an OK bike for cruising the neighborhood with the kids.
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05-12-19, 01:56 PM
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Probably a prize awarded to a Verizon employee in order to reward him or her less than the actual contribution to the company.
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Looks like the owner previously worked at a sticker and rust factory. The rust alone should tell you something. I had ONE Walmart bike, it was a surprise gift (and it was indeed a surprise to try and fix). I got a Murray built Western Flyer to replace it when I found the hub bearings were ceramic and not so replaceable...the Redline crank and chainring went into the Flyer because that was good stuff I replaced on it.
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