driftlesscycles

A seller posted a Schwinn Circuit near me and it looks to be very well taken care of. He is asking $375. It's not in a very big market at all (Fargo.) So I am guessing it might sit awhile at that price, but maybe not. Is it worth $375

plonz 

That looks to be an 88/89 Circuit. 21lbs of SL tubing goodness with Shimano Sante group. This is a fine bike. Not sure if the market deems it worth $375 but I sure do. I can't imagine you see this level of quality come across Fargo CL very often.

Only thing I'd point out is that it's a small one. If it fits and you're looking to buy as a rider, I'd day this is a good deal.

Scooper

+1

The '89 Circuit is a great bike. If it's in good shape and it fits you, it's worth the asking price.

1989 Circuit catalog page

1989 Schwinn road bikes specifications

driftlesscycles

I live about an hour away, my guess is that it's a little too small, I normally ride a 54-56 cm depending on the fit. To the west of me a former bike mechanic has this Razesa for sale. Looks very attractive. What's this bike worth?

57cm Columbus SLX frame in team blue with chrome fork.
FULL Galli (Italian) Aerodynamic KL groupo (their best and very rare).
Campy headset, Mavic bottom bracket.
Ambrosio 36h clincher rims.
Cinelli stem and handlebars.
Selle Italia Flite Gel saddle.

Scooper

I know zip about Razesa or how much it might be worth. Personally, I think 57cm is the largest size frame that should be made using SLX tubing. Many framebuilders used SL with an SP down tube for frames larger than 57cm because they found SLX too whippy for the larger frames and/or heavier riders.

I'm guessing the Circuit has either a 21" (535mm) c-t-t or 22" (560mm) c-t-t frame.

D1andonlyDman

The last couple of circuits I saw in San Diego were being offered for $300 and $250. I deemed them to be great values at those prices. Not sure what you normally see in Fargo, but relative to Southern California, that's a high price for a Circuit, but the bike itself is probably comparable to what else can generally be bought for $300-350, so it's not too bad.

Assuming the same condition, and irrespective of any particular brand equity differences - which I'd be completely guessing about, I'd say the Razesa is worth maybe $300 more than the Circuit due to the relative premium of an SLX vs SL frame, and the higher value components.

tmh657

I bought a red Circuit in super condition with a complete Sante group for a good deal less than $375 about 6 years ago and felt I had won the lottery that day. I put a 9 speed Ultegra group on it and sold the Sante group including the complete wheels for a a bit more than the bike cost me. I rode the tar out it for a couple of years. I don't know if I could sell the same complete bike for $375 today.

I also had a'87 black one go through my hands with Suntour Sprint, (which is quite nice) that looked like it had barely been ridden. I sold it to a buddy for $300 minus the Concor Profil saddle. He was very happy.

If the bike fits you it will make a very nice rider. Go and make your best deal.

Steve Whitlatch 

The Circuit is a great bike. I wish I had never sold mine but the 58 cm was too small for me. That Circuit looks like a 56 cm frame. In great condition, $375 is not a bad deal. The Circuit was the best handling bike I have ever had. Better than the Guerciotti that replaced it.

driftlesscycles

Thanks for the advice everyone! I went ahead and purchased the bike (for $300.). The Sante Levers and cranks have a few scratches in them, but the rest of the Sante stuff looks good, especially the rear derailleur(which for some reason he had replaced with a 105 so the rear derailleur didn't get used much.)

Steve Whitlatch 

Congrats!! That was a good price . How do you like the ride?

Scooper

Congratulations; you did well.

digger531

That is a great bike and a good deal around here. I am in St. Cloud and ride a Schwinn Super Sport that I would be embarrassed to admit what I paid.

driftlesscycles

What size Super Sport do you ride? I was part way though rebuilding an 83 Super Sport SP that is probably a tad big for me when the Circuit came along and it will eventually need a home.

digger531

I am riding a 24", '87 Super Sport in Mauve/White. I am interested in yours if it is a similar size. Shoot me a PM

driftlesscycles

The SS I have is a 24" as well, in black and gold. I would describe the condition as average. The black paint looks good over most of the bike, with a couple of scratches here and there, but no dents and the frame and fork is straight. The decals are fading quite a bit on the top tube and starting to fade on the down tube. Seat tube decals are good. The bike came stock except for the wheels, which were matrix iso 28h tubulars laced to Dura Ace 7400 hubs. (Apparently I don't have enough posts to send a pm)