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Jason 10 speed

Old 11-11-19, 12:05 AM
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Jason 10 speed

Picked up a very nice Jason 10 speed. This site won't let me post a pic. It is very nice shape includes original air pump. Any idea what it is worth? Thanks!
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Old 11-11-19, 01:32 AM
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Maybe you can tell us a little more about your bike until you can post photos. What kind of parts does it wear? Can you provide details about the frame - like does it have lugs, and if so, do they have engravings or cut-outs in them? Any size indications on your parts - like a number stamping on the seatpost or on the bottom bracket cups? Brand name of the pump, perhaps?

We don't need photos right away if you can write a little about what you have/what you see. Pretend you're describing the bike to a blind person, if that helps

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Old 11-11-19, 01:38 AM
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Here is photo from OP's album.

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Old 11-11-19, 01:45 AM
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Unusually good condition. Cantilever brakes are unexpected on a bike with otherwise typical lower end features. It's an interesting bike but probably worth less than $100.
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Old 11-11-19, 03:33 AM
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@T-Mar will likely be able to identify the bicycle's actual manufacturer.



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Old 11-11-19, 05:48 AM
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You have the equivalent of a remarkably preserved Ford Escort but at the end of the day, it’s still a Ford Escort. Crimped drops, cottered cranks and steel wheeels are all tell tale signs. It’s a good looker so enjoy it for commuting and running errands. The sub $100 estimate above is appropriate with $75 being where I’d land.
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Old 11-11-19, 08:41 AM
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Was that thing stored in a climate controlled chamber for 30 plus years? And while that was going on, think of all the classic high end rides that were left to rot outside garages...
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Old 11-11-19, 09:44 AM
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Look at those brakes, haven't seen that setup before. May work as a college bike, but with all the steel, its weight is going to keep it sub $100.
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+1, the Jason is a department store level, early 1970s model. The fork reflectors were typical of circa 1971-1973 and I've seen that particular style on Bridgestone manufactured product. They also used the crimped and spot welded stay to dropout transition of inexpensive models they contract manufactured for companies like C. Itoh. still, it could be something else. The serial number may allow us to determine the exact year and manufacturer. A drive train photo would allow be appreciated.

While it is in excellent condition, it is a bottom of the barrel, boom era lightweight. It's only distinguishing feature is the presence of cantilever brakes, which were fairly rare during this era, at this level. For that reason I might bump the price a little higher. However, I think the OP would be hard pressed to exceed $100.
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