rickm45

I have a 1985 Klein Performance road bike. I bought it as frame & fork and finished it with:

* Campy Record
headset (supplied with frame),
52/42 crank,
f/r hubs
* Suntour Superbe
brakes,
levers,
front & rear der
* Cinelli 63-38 handlebars and stem
* Dura-Ace seat post
* Modolo downtube shifters (supplied with frame)
* Mavic G 40 rims

Given it's age, it really doesn't have many miles on it. Given my age, I am riding recumbents now, or I would convert to a SS or...

I am trying to decide whether to sell complete or to part it out. Here in western Wisconsin, the vintage/retro scene is pretty small. My guess is maybe $250 as a complete bike. I could part it out, individually the parts are easier to ship and I can get a much wider audience on ebay. I would expect to get more for the parts, maybe have a frame left that I can give to one of the local community bike shops.

Thanks for any ideas,
Rick

rickm45

Any comments?

Can I get $150 for the wheels? Campy Record hubs, Mavic G40 rims, w/tires, solid and true.

Going rate for
* Campy Record 52/42 crankset? I think I have the original box too.
* Cinelli 63-38 handlebars and stem?

Seems like I could have $250 with those 3, then sell the frame cheap or give to local bicycle recycling shop.

Am I way off?

Thanks, Rick

wrk101

You are not going to get values here without actual pictures. Kleins in general are desirable. The more flamboyant the paint, the better. Condition is everything.

Going rate? Check completed items on ebay that have sold, not current dreamland asking prices. Local sale of components, depending where you live will only bring a small fraction of ebay price. Around here, desirable components will bring about 10% of ebay actual sales prices. Great for buyers, lousy for sellers.

On wheels, condition of rims are everything. I have had to sell Record hubs separately, as the rims showed quite a bit of wear. Realize shipping complete wheels costs a lot more than the cost to ship hubs.

And of course, selling on ebay means you have to be willing and able to ship at a low cost. Local pickup only = forget ebay, total waste of time. Also realize ebay will take a slice out of every sale, figure 15% to 20%, depending on the item. In my case it is still worth it as my items will sell for 10X the price.

Given the mix of parts, a part out may make sense. Superbe, Campy, and Dura Ace parts are all desirable. Mixed up on a single bike they tend to hurt value.

Alleycatdad

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Evets27

Do you have pics ?

Frenchosa

There are a lot of Klein lovers at RetrobikeUK. You should advertise it there. If you want to maximize profit, splitting is the way to go. Clean and shine those parts before selling. I have Superbee brakes on my bike, they shine up great. I am slightly interested in the levers. You could also advertise here for the parts.

jetboy 

yes, all about the market. around san francisco bike parts for sale local (on craigslist and small shops) are actually more expensive than ebay. If I were you I would try and sell it as a full bike: parting will get you more money but count up the effort and time to take the bike apart, list each item, box and ship each item etc... IF you actually are in need of the maximum money go for it. If not, let someone else have a nice bike and use that saved time to go for a ride.

Blue Belly

Part that sucker out! klein bikes were innovative, some of the best of their time. Loved mine! Didn't buy or sell te frame for much though. Probably do better in parts.