Vintage aluminum women’s town bike made in Italy Nevada
08-09-21, 11:28 AM
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Vintage aluminum women’s town bike made in Italy Nevada
I can’t find anything on this women’s aluminum bike made in Italy labeled Nevada. I bought it in Germany in the early 80s for I think 600dm or about $300. It’s in a storage shed so couldn’t get a good picture but will dig it out. I can’t ride anymore so looking to sell but totally no idea if it’s even worth it. Actually, in practically new condition if cleaned. I think the paperwork said Shimano, but bike is labeled made in Italy. I bought it because it is very lightweight as I have a bad back and it was easy to carry. It is a 10 speed.
Is this worth anything or need better pictures?
Is this worth anything or need better pictures?
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08-09-21, 07:18 PM
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Low end Wallmart level bike being about 20 years old does not make it vintage or classic. As for value good working condition with both wheels about $100.
08-09-21, 07:30 PM
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08-09-21, 07:39 PM
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Doubt it's 40 years old the cheaper combo 7speed trigger shifter's did not come out till the 90's and started appearing on this level bike in the early 2000's.
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the way the header is composed gave me pause
thought "Is there s town called Italy, Nevada?"
the state does have a town called Genoa
a feature film was shot there, 1973's Charlie Varrick
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the way the header is composed gave me pause
thought "Is there s town called Italy, Nevada?"
the state does have a town called Genoa
a feature film was shot there, 1973's Charlie Varrick
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08-11-21, 05:50 PM
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Actually, I bought the bike at a bike shop in Kaiserslautern, Germany for on sale price of 599 dm (around $300+)— price tag still on bike— don’t know its regular price. Has a plaque on it that says made in Italy. Thought it was 80s, but maybe 90s. Handlebars labeled ITM, brakes labeled Shimano, seat labeled SMA. I got some better pictures. Says Nevada on frame. It’s aluminum mostly. Sort of glad if not worth much, can give it to my niece, but somehow think due to it’s lightweight it may have some value, but I truly don’t know. Actually, not sure what brand it is. Any thoughts or info appreciated. I absolutely can’t find anything on the web about it. Thanks for comments.
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08-11-21, 07:46 PM
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Check the bottom bracket for a serial#. It may shed light on the maker.
Being an entry level utility bike, in good condition, I'd ask $100 for it.
Being an entry level utility bike, in good condition, I'd ask $100 for it.
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