Lance Armstrong Autographed Trek US Postal Service bike
05-21-10, 08:43 PM
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Lance Armstrong Autographed Trek US Postal Service bike
I live in Austin and my friend won this bike several yrs ago in a golf tournament. It appears to of never been ridden. I don't really have any documentation on the authenticity of the signature. Anyone know what the value of this bike is and if there is a way to get the signature authenticated? Photos attached.
05-21-10, 09:01 PM
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dork disc?
05-21-10, 09:12 PM
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05-21-10, 09:29 PM
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Looks like a nice bike, but I'd say it is most valuable as something to ride, not a collector's item. The fact that it's signed by Lance (if it really is) might add a couple hundred bucks to the value for someone, but mostly it's just a used bike in great shape. I'd say it's at least 6 years old since US postal hasn't been a sponsor for quite a while. If it were an actual team bike or something lance had ridden in an event (which it is not), then it would have more value as a collector's item.
05-21-10, 09:37 PM
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Wrong saddle.
It's probably a replica, given the lower end components and the toe clip pedals/granny gear, but that doesn't mean the signature is fake necessarily.
It's probably a replica, given the lower end components and the toe clip pedals/granny gear, but that doesn't mean the signature is fake necessarily.
05-21-10, 09:40 PM
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i know the sig isn't fake...lance's daughter is in my daughter's class and i could prolly figure out a way to have it authenticated w/ him.
05-21-10, 09:46 PM
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05-21-10, 09:52 PM
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Reflectors!?!?!? Can't believe you guys missed that. The 41 is slipping.
This, FTW!
To the OP: The sig compares well to published versions of Lance's sig:
Wait until he wins the tour, then put it on fleabay with a $10K Reserve. You can boost the selling price by telling people that the proceeds will go to cancer research. Hell, that strategy works for the charities, right?
This, FTW!
To the OP: The sig compares well to published versions of Lance's sig:
Wait until he wins the tour, then put it on fleabay with a $10K Reserve. You can boost the selling price by telling people that the proceeds will go to cancer research. Hell, that strategy works for the charities, right?
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[QUOTE=Mekrob;10848604]
Wait until he wins the tour, then put it on fleabay with a $10K Reserve./QUOTE]
+1 and +1 to the replica comment
If you want $$$ for it, wait until a high in Lance's career (a TDF win, or when he retires) then set it up for auction with a high price. Its not "the" bike Lance rode (wrong saddle, components, etc) but its a pretty nice collector's item for someone who wants to see Lance's skill with a sharpie.
Try 5,000 usd? I don't believe its worth that much, but I can't really say that someone wouldn't pay higher than that. There are some very *ehm* sheltered people *ehm* with too much money. Heck, someone may fork out 10k for it (doubtful though).
Personally I think pro equipment is cool and all, but it doesn't serve any real purpose to me. Imo going on a training ride w/Lance would be priceless (not that I could keep up), but owning an autographed bike would just be another bike. That may explain my answers.
Edit: I have nothing against charities/Livestrong. Thought I should clarify that.
Wait until he wins the tour, then put it on fleabay with a $10K Reserve./QUOTE]
+1 and +1 to the replica comment
If you want $$$ for it, wait until a high in Lance's career (a TDF win, or when he retires) then set it up for auction with a high price. Its not "the" bike Lance rode (wrong saddle, components, etc) but its a pretty nice collector's item for someone who wants to see Lance's skill with a sharpie.
Try 5,000 usd? I don't believe its worth that much, but I can't really say that someone wouldn't pay higher than that. There are some very *ehm* sheltered people *ehm* with too much money. Heck, someone may fork out 10k for it (doubtful though).
Personally I think pro equipment is cool and all, but it doesn't serve any real purpose to me. Imo going on a training ride w/Lance would be priceless (not that I could keep up), but owning an autographed bike would just be another bike. That may explain my answers.
Edit: I have nothing against charities/Livestrong. Thought I should clarify that.
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05-21-10, 10:08 PM
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I guess I should clarify that I have nothing against Livestrong, nor do I have any evidence of skimming from any cancer charities. Promoting a healthy lifestyle is an excellent motive. I do, however, seem to notice that many charities have a self-sustainment motive above that of their stated goal. The "self-licking-ice-cream-cone", as it were.