Is this Scott Comp 7speed worth restoring?
10-27-18, 09:26 PM
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was this a cheapo bike back in the days? I found one for $25 but what surprised me most is how light the frame is...it feels almost titanium in appearance. I canīt find a "made in" sticker anywhere so perhaps this was made in USA? The parts are mostly deore LX...
10-27-18, 09:54 PM
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This is a fine bike and at $25 an excellent score. Vintage MTBs rock; enjoy yours. I'd pay $25 for one of these all day long.
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Restoring? No. Repairing what needs to be repaired and riding it? Sure, depending who does the work, and how resourceful you are.
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Deore LX equipped bicycles were generally considered to be mid-range models. Whether or not this is worth repairing and riding will depend on the condition. Any vintage bicycle can quickly turn into a money pit if it has suffered a lot of wear and tear, and this is far more prominent with ATBs, given the conditions in which they were ridden.
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sorry I donīt have actual pics but it looks like only front, rear derailleur, front brake and crankset are still LX deore. The other parts have been replaced. There was however a lot of Ritchey parts like there was some sort of collaboration. The quality of the workmanship on the frame is not bad. I think I will convert this to a gravel bike.
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