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Posted By zukahn1

I would say basic rider nicely cleaned set up...

I would say basic rider nicely cleaned set up with current component's with a bit of polish $200-250 is about the most your get. On a bike like this buyers wan't good original finish and mostly...
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Posted By Clang

Even if it is a Zaskar (and I do think it is), I...

Even if it is a Zaskar (and I do think it is), I don't think you'll get Zaskar money from this. This is a diamond in the rough style project for someone who wants a rider and is willing to fork out...
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Posted By Clang

I was this close to saying that it could be a...

I was this close to saying that it could be a Backwoods or a Ricochet or something, but then I looked closer at the stampings on the frame. If the first 4 digits of the serial number are month and...
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Posted By DMC707

Thats a conundrum If any of the components...

Thats a conundrum

If any of the components are original - and that is hard to say as the bike has been monkeyed with a lot --- then it looks more like a Timberline -- as i wouldnt have...
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Posted By zukahn1

I really like the look of the two tone Chameleon...

I really like the look of the two tone Chameleon paint also it highlights the nice welds and wishbone rear chain stay nicely.
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Posted By Bianchigirll

This Sterling was part of Univega. They mostly...

This Sterling was part of Univega. They mostly used the name for their kids bikes but made a few nice ATBs and hybrids.

cool “Smoke” paint.
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Posted By zukahn1

Around the time this bike was built a lot of MTBs...

Around the time this bike was built a lot of MTBs even mid to even higher had nutted rear and about have the exage stuff was nutted,So if the wheels seem to match the nutted is likely original
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Posted By zukahn1

I would say late 80s not 90's but a pretty good...

I would say late 80s not 90's but a pretty good deal for a $100 if the Araya dimpled rims & hubs are good. it should be good buy. While not high end the exchage components are pretty good. and...
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Posted By DMC707

Cool bike -- Katsup's 300-400$ estimate in...

Cool bike -- Katsup's 300-400$ estimate in certain markets is not bad -- These bikes are every bit as nice as the "boutique" brands of the time period from a rider perspective. Just didnt get...
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Posted By katsup

I'd say closer to $300-$400 cleaned up and ride...

I'd say closer to $300-$400 cleaned up and ride able (SoCal market). The Araya RM-20 rims are nice and it is a good color.
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Posted By Clang

You just bought it, so are you trying to remember...

You just bought it, so are you trying to remember what you paid?

You'll only see the high end of the estimates in the thread if you give it a bath and remove that giant, yellowing spoke protector...
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Posted By TugaDude

The dog is priceless! The bike seems to be in...

The dog is priceless! The bike seems to be in wonderful shape and is worthy of much love. Bikes of that sort are becoming popular again, partially to youtubers who are talking them up. They...
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Posted By EddyR

I do not know much about these bikes but it looks...

I do not know much about these bikes but it looks like a mens Spitfire model. To fix up and ride is easy but to restore it will take a a huge effort and there plenty of that vintage on cl for &2-300...
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Posted By jdawginsc

Does it fit for a keeper, or are you just looking...

Does it fit for a keeper, or are you just looking to complete and sell?

If the former, find some 3TTT bars and stem, some Campy down tubes, and some Campy levers. Throw on some tape enjoy the...
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Posted By Taymob

I'm thinking about doing this with my new frame....

I'm thinking about doing this with my new frame. Looks great!
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Posted By Taymob

agreed , she's a beauty!

agreed , she's a beauty!
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Posted By nesteel

Frame by itself, likely 175-200, heavily...

Frame by itself, likely 175-200, heavily dependent upon paint condition. The rest of the components I have no clue on.
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Posted By red5996

I'm with bikemig on this one. One group of...

I'm with bikemig on this one. One group of consumers would love the idea of an old frame fitted out as a fixie. Others will shun the changes you made.
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Posted By bikemig

You need to think about what the comparables are....

You need to think about what the comparables are. Most folks here have an idea of what a vintage bike like yours might be worth depending on condition and location but this bike has been heavily...
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Posted By Bianchigirll

That’s a tall bike. Do you have the...

That’s a tall bike. Do you have the derailleurs? Most people interested in a trek of this vintage are interested in original condition bikes with maybe a part replaced from wear or an accident,...
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Posted By red5996

Unless you plan on growing 58 cm is way too big...

Unless you plan on growing 58 cm is way too big for you. And, remember that bike frames are not static. With older bikes, you sometimes need to get creative with handlebar stems and seat posts to...
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Posted By wrk101

Value is very location and sales method specific.

Value is very location and sales method specific.
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Posted By zukahn1

I see three roads for this bike First sold as...

I see three roads for this bike First sold as project bike as is $175 , 2nd parted out for $500 with all the hassle fees on ebay. or third put the basic parts on the bike to make it a good...
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Posted By repechage

Why dismemberment is the best avenue for top...

Why dismemberment is the best avenue for top value. Whole, I agree.

I actually like the Gran Corsa over the Nuova Strada, even though it was below in the range.
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Posted By TugaDude

Unfortunately true, but you can say that about...

Unfortunately true, but you can say that about many bikes. And we often do on this forum.
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Posted By repechage

really market dependent. Truth be told worth...

really market dependent.
Truth be told worth more as a group of parts and a frame for $ max.
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Posted By TugaDude

You have 12 now, the number shows up under your...

You have 12 now, the number shows up under your icon.

Old 04-28-22, 08:24 AM
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Posted By TugaDude

You're welcome. Always happy to help. You can...

You're welcome. Always happy to help. You can post some photos after you have 10 posts I believe. We'd love to see your bike.
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Posted By zukahn1

Depending on the group parts ordered good chance...

Depending on the group parts ordered good chance the stem bars are original. If in good shape you got a very good deal on the bike probably half FMV so I would say don't worry about the stem and bars...
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Posted By dweenk

I have a 23" 1984 High Sierra In similar original...

I have a 23" 1984 High Sierra In similar original condition, but with bull moose bars - works great and has some minor chips and scratches. If it were to sell in my market, I'd be lucky to get $150...
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Posted By zukahn1

I would agree the Deore parts and Biopeace...

I would agree the Deore parts and Biopeace chainring's date it as 87/88.. Nice shape in good working order I would say $250 so in value while real nice bike late 80's and 90's higher end Schwinn...
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Posted By T-Mar

I believe this may be a 1987 model, since Deore...

I believe this may be a 1987 model, since Deore wasn't introduced until the 1987 model year. I'll defer to other members on value. Photo assist...
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