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1991 Bianchi Osprey

Old 08-14-22, 12:37 AM
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1991 Bianchi Osprey

1991 17.5" Bianchi Osprey Tange double butted Chrome-Moly for $500. It has been modified with Shimano XT 8 Speed Trigger Shifters • XT Front Derailleur • Shimano LX Rear Derailleur • Avid V-Brakes & Avid Brake Levers • Gel Fusion Seat • Extra Soma Tabo Seat Included • KMC Chain • Black Oury Grips • Origin8 Pro-Fit Seat Post • MKS Pedals • Bontrager Team Issue XR1 26x2.1 Tires • New chainrings, cable and housing • Maroon Powder Coat Paint Job & Teal Bianchi Decals • Black StwMN Bike Pad • 2 Black Aluminum Bottle Cages. Is it worth $500?

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Old 08-14-22, 06:46 AM
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Very few rigid frame MTBs from that era bring that kind of price in my market, and this is not one of them. Look under that black pad if you are a buyer.


An earlier Celeste Grizzly, all original with original parts, paint and decals can be in that price range.

In my market, a good solid rigid frame MTB from that era can be found for ~ $150. I've found plenty for less, but that has been with aggressive looking and is not typical.

To below: Yes, it is a repaint, to me, that devalues bike AND it brings to question whether it was a Bianchi or not, and what model.


FWIW, the 1991 Osprey was made in Taiwan. Once a bike is repainted with new decals, its hard to tell what it was for the Asian models. Some Asian manufacturers made for a variety of bike brands. Its kind of like my Panasonic made Schwinn bikes. Are they Panasonics or are they Schwinns? Strip the paint, head badge and decals and the only identification left is the Panasonic serial number.

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Old 08-14-22, 04:07 PM
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Is that a repaint? It’s a great color. The ‘91 Osprey was a nicely appointed bike but I don’t think I’d pay $500 for that one.


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Old 09-06-22, 03:46 PM
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i bought one of these for 180 CAD in 2020.. got stolen early this year and funny enough I just found the same bike on Kijiji (for 150 but I'm hoping to get it for 120).
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I paid $35 for this Osprey about 8 years ago.
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Old 09-06-22, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rjhammett
I paid $35 for this Osprey about 8 years ago.
I'm not into mtn bikes but you stole it at that price!
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Old 09-10-22, 11:12 PM
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hell of a deal
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Old 10-21-22, 05:23 AM
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Nice colour
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