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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By wrk101

Check Terrapeak solds for an accurate figure. As...

Check Terrapeak solds for an accurate figure. As you noticed, it will take a very unusual downtime shape.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 723
Posted By wrk101

This is a clue that the guy does not do good...

This is a clue that the guy does not do good work. If what I can see is "janked up" then what I can't see will be worse. There is a flipper in my area, the only bikes I will buy from him are BEFORE...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 723
Posted By wrk101

In my market, it would be $200 and it better be...

In my market, it would be $200 and it better be perfect and fully serviced. Make sure seat post and stem are not stuck. You certainly will not make money on it. This used to be a $300 bike, the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-31-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 283
Posted By wrk101

"Barn find" is code for "Needs complete service."...

"Barn find" is code for "Needs complete service." Sellers and newbs think finding in a barn has some unique value. It just means it has been sitting for likely decades, grease is old and dried out,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 447
Posted By wrk101

Raising or lowering seat post does nothing for...

Raising or lowering seat post does nothing for top tube length. At 5-1, I would look for either a Terry styled bike, or a rigid frame MTB. Some of the brands made very small adult MTBs. My wife has...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-29-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 464
Posted By wrk101

$300 in a second tier city would be doing quite...

$300 in a second tier city would be doing quite well. And tires are not cheap. And your time is worth something. In the end, donating them to a co-op can make sense, or put them out as is condition,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,101
Posted By wrk101

To the title premise that there are "good"...

To the title premise that there are "good" Schwinn World Sports, I doubt it. The vintage market has softened, making full cromoly frame vintage bikes with good component groups very affordable.

In...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 460
Posted By wrk101

Stem shifters were an indication of a low end...

Stem shifters were an indication of a low end bike. Back in the day, you could get stem shifters on Schwinn Paramounts. But most of the time, it was just another indicator of a low end bike. Realize...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 451
Posted By wrk101

+10 thieves steal anything. +10 this bike is...

+10 thieves steal anything.
+10 this bike is not ready to ride.

I wouldn't pay $50 for it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-19-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By wrk101

No it's not a DB. It's a Kabuki, made by...

No it's not a DB. It's a Kabuki, made by Bridgestone, somewhere around mid 1970s. It's a very nice bike, nicely finished, with top of the line parts. Kabukis were typically lower end. This one is...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By wrk101

I would never, ever treat old bikes as an...

I would never, ever treat old bikes as an investment. Having collected antiques over 60 years now, there is stuff I bought 60 years ago that is worth less than what I paid back then. The best time to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-18-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By wrk101

Agree, very location specific. In my area, it's a...

Agree, very location specific. In my area, it's a $25 bike.


Nice lightweight bikes from the 1980s can be found here in the $50 to $100 range, bikes that weigh 15 pounds less or more, better...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 866
Posted By wrk101

Sell enough on ebay and you will get that pesky...

Sell enough on ebay and you will get that pesky 1099. Still worth it IMO particularly if you live in a so so market.

Sadly, 90% of my sales are part outs. First, part outs tend to yield 2X or even...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-13-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 866
Posted By wrk101

Best as in highest proceeds? Or best in terms of...

Best as in highest proceeds? Or best in terms of easiest/convenient? Prices go up with lower convenience. Many markets are dead in regards to most vintage bikes. In my market, I may be the ONLY...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 829
Posted By wrk101

Sadly, many cities in the US do not allow picking...

Sadly, many cities in the US do not allow picking stuff up at the dump. I had a discussion with our local recycle center, which is not a recycle center at all, it is a scrapping center. They...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-12-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,583
Posted By wrk101

Definitely NOT all high end. Yes, the Ritchey and...

Definitely NOT all high end. Yes, the Ritchey and Holdsworth are definitely high end. At the other end of the spectrum is that low end equipped Terry knockoff. I have found Terrys to be hard to sell....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-12-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By wrk101

Look up the value on one or two parts, and you...

Look up the value on one or two parts, and you are at or over asking price. Assuming good condition, you should be driving right now.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-12-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By wrk101

I searched prior discussions on NOVAs and...

I searched prior discussions on NOVAs and apparently there were issues on whether the tubing was legit or not. Still, I can't keep the frame, so if it has some value to make packing worth the effort,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 866
Posted By wrk101

I agree. Now I would not pay double, someone who...

I agree. Now I would not pay double, someone who wants this bike would. Top of the line Trek racing bike from back in the day.

It is very location specific. In my area, nothing at that price...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-11-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By wrk101

Columbus Tubing Nova

I've read some mixed stuff on this brand (actually not mixed, all bad), that the Columbus tubing sticker is not actually what the frame is made out of. Anyway, I picked this up today at a typical...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 15,495
Views: 4,161,637
Posted By wrk101

I bought a group of bikes, tools, parts and...

I bought a group of bikes, tools, parts and miscellaneous off FB marketplace. Some nice bikes and nice parts, including some NOS stuff. Ad had been up for a while at an attractive price, but seller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,365
Posted By wrk101

I always find replacement freehubs in the form of...

I always find replacement freehubs in the form of a wheel. Pick up a used wheel at a co-op, or even pick up a complete bike. Depending on condition, you might swap entire wheel(s) which avoids any...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-10-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By wrk101

Cheap plastic pedals plus torn and dirty bar tape...

Cheap plastic pedals plus torn and dirty bar tape plus no brake lever hoods = less.

I bought one of these in my market for $75. At that price, I thought it was a great deal.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-26-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 575
Posted By wrk101

As long as it fits in the family budget, it's OK...

As long as it fits in the family budget, it's OK to overpay for a bicycle!

I've knowingly overpaid for two houses. But they were worth more to me, than they were worth in the market. I do not...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 563
Posted By wrk101

+10 $20 bike, maybe $25 in as is, as it sits...

+10 $20 bike, maybe $25 in as is, as it sits condition. Refurbishing it will cost more than what you will get out of the finished project. Better off turning over a project like this to someone with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-21-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 970
Posted By wrk101

Bicycle Blue Book strikes again. They got a GREAT...

Bicycle Blue Book strikes again. They got a GREAT brand name but I haven't seen an estimate from them that made any sense. Basically, everything is based on a formula, so the older the bike, the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By wrk101

Prices on ebay? That sounds suspiciously like...

Prices on ebay? That sounds suspiciously like ASKING prices. Sellers can and do ask crazy prices. Sold prices are the only useful information on ebay.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 602
Posted By wrk101

Rarity has zero bearing on value. Chrome is prone...

Rarity has zero bearing on value. Chrome is prone to rust issues, so condition is everything.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,509
Posted By wrk101

Bicycle Blue Book does not use data to support,...

Bicycle Blue Book does not use data to support, it's just a formula. Most bikes come up low, really low. Look at sold Trek 520s on ebay, then discount it for local only sale.


Regardless, seller...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,016
Posted By wrk101

In my experience dealing with stuck seat posts,...

In my experience dealing with stuck seat posts, 90% of them were on bikes with slammed saddles like that. This promotes water intrusion, which leads to the whole aluminum corroded into steel issue....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By wrk101

Me too. And if it has been sitting for as long as...

Me too. And if it has been sitting for as long as you think, it will need complete refurbish, not just a tune up. The Marathons I have owned and seen had zero collector interest.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 959
Posted By wrk101

Whatever the value, if it were my dad's bike, I'd...

Whatever the value, if it were my dad's bike, I'd be keeping it. Once its gone, it's gone. Will not have a ton of value in today's market.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By wrk101

Yep, parts alone are worth it. As far as building...

Yep, parts alone are worth it. As far as building it, I prefer a traditional steel rigid frame MTB.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,016
Posted By wrk101

If someone gave me that bike for free, I'd take...

If someone gave me that bike for free, I'd take it straight to the co-op and donate it. Bottom of the barrel, basically a BSO (bike shaped object). I could not recoup the value of any consumables,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,801
Posted By wrk101

$1500? You’ll have these for a long, long time. A...

$1500? You’ll have these for a long, long time. A lot of them are what I call donation fodder. Not worth the time and effort to sell. With this pile, the 90/10 rule applies. 10% of the pile has 90%...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 21,616
Posted By wrk101

Ive been doing a lot more of this. On new...

Ive been doing a lot more of this. On new opportunistic buys, it has to have a destination or part out, or i wont buy. As you develop an eye for the good stuff, you will find it. I just saw a mid...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-22-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,919
Posted By wrk101

Vintage bikes are heading down right now, could...

Vintage bikes are heading down right now, could start heading up tomorrow. Who knows? If you are looking for an investment, IMO, bikes or any other collectible are not the way to go. Collectibles in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-21-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,034
Posted By wrk101

Other than the brand name, the second bike has...

Other than the brand name, the second bike has nothing in common with the first. Stamped drop outs, cottered crank set, claw RD, etc., etc.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-21-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,883
Posted By wrk101

I would not call $350 a bit high, I would call it...

I would not call $350 a bit high, I would call it crazy high. If it was one of the first year of two Trek MTBs, 1983/1984 ish, sure, you can get in that territory. In my area, the large to XL size...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-21-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,170
Posted By wrk101

Hint on handlebars, those were used on millions...

Hint on handlebars, those were used on millions of bikes and have no bearing on brand or model. Bike brands bought parts from the same handful of suppliers, so you will see the same handlebars on...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By wrk101

I picked up a road bike version of a Frejus....

I picked up a road bike version of a Frejus. Sadly, parts are worth more than the whole. I picked it up incomplete, had fun restoring it. I never put a chain on it as if I end up parting it out, no...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 620
Posted By wrk101

It's a 1983 model, made by Panasonic, hence the...

It's a 1983 model, made by Panasonic, hence the Panasonic serial number on the head tube: "3E" = May 1983.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-12-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By wrk101

IME, buying frames to build up only works out...

IME, buying frames to build up only works out financially if you have the time/tools/aptitude/pile of parts in hand. Otherwise, you will be so upside down $$ wise.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-11-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 287,272
Posted By wrk101

As a semi pro picker, worth getting is all about...

As a semi pro picker, worth getting is all about price (low), condition, and packing hassle. In the case of bicycles, you will need knowledge/tools/time to do it.

As much as I love finding bikes,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-11-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By wrk101

Agree, frankenbike so sale potential will be...

Agree, frankenbike so sale potential will be depressed. My experience selling nicer, higher end frames I have to go fleece bay. Selling local = give away price. Just search solds on ebay Celeste...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 514
Posted By wrk101

Sellers have the right to ask crazy high prices...

Sellers have the right to ask crazy high prices and be firm on them. Buyers have the right to look elsewhere. I have had zero luck talking crazy sellers into being realistic. I've seen some bikes...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By wrk101

I've had zero luck selling parts locally....

I've had zero luck selling parts locally. Fortunately, shipping components is easy, except wheels get somewhat involved.

The parts pile above in my market might bring $100, while sold...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-09-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,883
Posted By wrk101

When setting up a MTB as a drop bar conversion, I...

When setting up a MTB as a drop bar conversion, I measure the distance between the nose of the saddle and the stem clamp for the handlebars. As I mentioned, some MTBs got crazy LONG top tubes, where...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,883
Posted By wrk101

There are pages after pages on such builds on a...

There are pages after pages on such builds on a thread I started years ago. There are a lot of stem options, some have a substantial angled rise. I can't stress top tube length enough. Various models...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-08-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,883
Posted By wrk101

There are pages after pages on such builds on a...

There are pages after pages on such builds on a thread I started years ago. There are a lot of stem options, some have a substantial angled rise. I can't stress top tube length enough. Various models...
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