Reynolds 531 Raleigh Professional
12-22-23, 06:27 PM
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Reynolds 531 Raleigh Professional
I am so tempted to swoop this up, what's a ballpark I should look to be paying?
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12-22-23, 06:43 PM
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I would say $150-200 very nice frame set but vintage frame values seem to be done quit a bit with not a lot of stuff moving. A lot of really nice frame sets have seemed to pop up here on the BF lately for under $200.
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12-22-23, 10:44 PM
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12-23-23, 10:32 AM
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I see... this person is asking 470$ plus shipping. zukahn1 very true! Bikes are becoming plentiful once again with all those pandemic bikes hitting the used market and stuff. I'll have to watch this one, price has dropped 100$ since posted weeks back. Thanks for the input guys.
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12-23-23, 10:49 AM
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I see... this person is asking 470$ plus shipping. zukahn1 very true! Bikes are becoming plentiful once again with all those pandemic bikes hitting the used market and stuff. I'll have to watch this one, price has dropped 100$ since posted weeks back. Thanks for the input guys.
12-23-23, 11:09 AM
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I think it might be hard to counterfeit the distinctive fastback seatstays and Cinelli-style fork crown used on the Professional Mk. IVs. Also the absence of rack/fender eyelets on the Campagnolo dropouts.
This looks like the same size as my Pro (20.5", 52 cm). Only this one has the original paint, which mine lost decades ago.
As great a reputation as these bikes have, and as much as my Pro has been a member of the family for over 4 decades, $470 seems a bit high for the current market, especially for a bare frame/fork. Also, the drive side dropout limit screw is bent - egads!
This looks like the same size as my Pro (20.5", 52 cm). Only this one has the original paint, which mine lost decades ago.
As great a reputation as these bikes have, and as much as my Pro has been a member of the family for over 4 decades, $470 seems a bit high for the current market, especially for a bare frame/fork. Also, the drive side dropout limit screw is bent - egads!
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...the paint and chrome on that are better than anything I've seen for a long time in that colorway.
I guess you need to figure out how much that's worth to you, as the buyer. Those can be very expensive to restore.
...the paint and chrome on that are better than anything I've seen for a long time in that colorway.
I guess you need to figure out how much that's worth to you, as the buyer. Those can be very expensive to restore.
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Well , it’s in very nice shape from what I can see. The classic color scheme on a desirable model. I would say , Southern California price , about $250-$300 with the headset. I got my ‘78 with Campagnolo headset and BB in rough shape , paint wise. I paid $150.
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12-23-23, 10:30 PM
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This one got ridden a fair amount. Fuzzy photos hide the wear and tear.
If my eyes don't deceive me, that fork chrome looks a little crusty.
Need to see it in person, unless the seller provides better images.
$250 on a good day.
If my eyes don't deceive me, that fork chrome looks a little crusty.
Need to see it in person, unless the seller provides better images.
$250 on a good day.
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Campagnolo headset, need to know if Smooth operating or notchy.
bent axle adjuster, ;(
I think this is a 21 1/2” center to top, top tube length? Usually long for the size.
need to evaluate chrome.
‘these are very expensive to restore, I see $30-45 in replacing the missing graphics.
as noted earlier, confirm fork chrome condition.
bent axle adjuster, ;(
I think this is a 21 1/2” center to top, top tube length? Usually long for the size.
need to evaluate chrome.
‘these are very expensive to restore, I see $30-45 in replacing the missing graphics.
as noted earlier, confirm fork chrome condition.
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‘these are very expensive to restore, I see $30-45 in replacing the missing graphics.
as noted earlier, confirm fork chrome condition.
as noted earlier, confirm fork chrome condition.
I had many of the components for this bike already. The crank and saddle came through a trade for parts and frame from donor bike which supplied the wheel set and front derailleur. Total for donor was $100
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@Kabuki12 - yours has the revised geometry, post SBU operation, not built by them, but influenced.
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12-24-23, 02:40 PM
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Honestly I wouldn't attempt to actually restore it to original or repaint at all. Most likely just find nice working period-ish correct components to get it riding nice to enjoy randomly here and there. My Raleigh Competition frame was too far gone way back when, and I had it powder coated... And yeah sort of still always wanted another one that I could keep that original paint on. Very worn is ok with me, but like you guys are saying perhaps a bit expensive for the condition it's in. I also agree I haven't seen one in this period/colorway (and size especially) for sale in a while. I do want it, but I dont think so much as to pay more than double what a lot think is fair on the HIGH end. Thank you guys for your input.
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How much is it worth? I forget the formula. I know it generally becomes a function of number of bikes currently owned, age, and wall space. The number can actually go way up in winter if, for example, plentiful parts bins seem to almost taunt you when you pass them ... or seasonal ennui has you on the verge of questioning your entire existence.
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agree, ask for detailed photos on the chrome etc. Photos tend to make bikes look better than they are.
