1980’s Terry Despatch
05-04-23, 04:15 PM
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1980’s Terry Despatch
Anyone have knowledge (not your opinion) of the value of a Terry Despatch proportionate bike from about 87-88? Full Suntour Cyclone parts group, Araya rims, Tange 1 seamless CroMo tubing. Immaculate, I mean hardly a mark and everything functions as it should.
05-04-23, 05:22 PM
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Can you not post a pic? If truly immaculate, then $250 with the right buyer. Cool bikes!
05-07-23, 09:17 AM
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immaculate tends to mean never ridden which also means will need full service. Grease, tires, cables, do not age well, whether bike is ridden or sitting. Bike is about 35 years old based on your description. The Terry bikes are interesting, but a really niche market (very limited). Paid $100 for the last one, did a full service, got $150 for it, so I lost money. And I did all the service work myself.
Hopefully your market is better. Generally, buyers do not find DT shifter bikes attractive, which limits market further.
Hopefully your market is better. Generally, buyers do not find DT shifter bikes attractive, which limits market further.
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