Bike Specialist Needed
08-04-21, 07:33 PM
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Bike Specialist Needed
I have a fixie I acquired from somebody from doing some hard labor for him, I can tell that the previous owner put some good work into this bike. I’m just curious I had an estimated value?
08-04-21, 09:24 PM
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Size, condition, make, model. and location of bicycle (city or area where you live) are all needed to help appraise value of the bicycle. And, one of the biggest requirement for BF members to assist with appraisal are pictures of the bike. To post pictures, you must first have ten posts, spread over at least two days. You can also post pictures to your album and then refer us to the album. Hope that offers some help for now.
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08-05-21, 01:09 PM
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08-05-21, 01:23 PM
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That is a nice older frame, probably dating back to the late 1960's or early 1970's. "Suntour" didn't make frames, but made components, often in Japanese built frames.
But, people can put a lot of work into vintage FIXIE conversions, and ultimately they aren't worth much.
It is probably worth around $100 as is.
But, people can put a lot of work into vintage FIXIE conversions, and ultimately they aren't worth much.
It is probably worth around $100 as is.
08-05-21, 02:51 PM
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Maybe $100.
There are a few red flags to look for on old bikes that might indicate that the owner/builder was less skilled than is ideal for assembling such a bike. For instance (although hard to tell for sure), the brake cable appears to be much too short - something that is easy to avoid for an experienced person. I am also wary of any 'fixie' that is a conversion of an older multi-gear road bike frame. It is possible to complete such a project so it results in a good bike, but there are issues of parts compatibility and frame spacing that, if done wrong, make the bike basically junk. I can't see the bike in person, so I will just advise that you are very cautious and examine the bike to look for any problems that might not be immediately visible.
There are a few red flags to look for on old bikes that might indicate that the owner/builder was less skilled than is ideal for assembling such a bike. For instance (although hard to tell for sure), the brake cable appears to be much too short - something that is easy to avoid for an experienced person. I am also wary of any 'fixie' that is a conversion of an older multi-gear road bike frame. It is possible to complete such a project so it results in a good bike, but there are issues of parts compatibility and frame spacing that, if done wrong, make the bike basically junk. I can't see the bike in person, so I will just advise that you are very cautious and examine the bike to look for any problems that might not be immediately visible.
08-05-21, 04:56 PM
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Get rid of that clown stem extension and your brake cable might fit better. $100 or less.
08-05-21, 11:31 PM
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Pretty sure it is mid 70's Lower end Nishiki built by Kawarmura in Japan that has been completely redone these had fairly nice frames but OK components OEM. While a lot of effort the build is so so at best I would agree with $100- value. I actually have Nishiki Costume Sport built into single speed that I have road a lot.
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...for a bike like that, a lot of the decision on quality depends on the condition and quality of the wheels.
Valuations in this forum tend toward the low side, because everyone posts what they would probably offer to pay.
If it's mechanically good, and the wheels and tires are good quality and in good shape, it's worth more than the 100 bucks people are throwing out. But it's not the sort of bike I would ride, so value to me would not be a good indicator of real value.
...for a bike like that, a lot of the decision on quality depends on the condition and quality of the wheels.
Valuations in this forum tend toward the low side, because everyone posts what they would probably offer to pay.
If it's mechanically good, and the wheels and tires are good quality and in good shape, it's worth more than the 100 bucks people are throwing out. But it's not the sort of bike I would ride, so value to me would not be a good indicator of real value.
08-06-21, 04:25 AM
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Look at the fork crown. I think the fork is bent.
08-06-21, 02:53 PM
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...for a bike like that, a lot of the decision on quality depends on the condition and quality of the wheels.
Valuations in this forum tend toward the low side, because everyone posts what they would probably offer to pay.
If it's mechanically good, and the wheels and tires are good quality and in good shape, it's worth more than the 100 bucks people are throwing out. But it's not the sort of bike I would ride, so value to me would not be a good indicator of real value.
...for a bike like that, a lot of the decision on quality depends on the condition and quality of the wheels.
Valuations in this forum tend toward the low side, because everyone posts what they would probably offer to pay.
If it's mechanically good, and the wheels and tires are good quality and in good shape, it's worth more than the 100 bucks people are throwing out. But it's not the sort of bike I would ride, so value to me would not be a good indicator of real value.
08-06-21, 03:22 PM
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I can see your point if the tires and wheels are really good there worth about $100. I think a lot of the low valuation comes from the flat black rattle can paint and the fact that it's a mystery bike if it had nice original paint and you could easily ID what it is I could see $200 or so to the right buyer.
Nobody that chimes in here in valuations is especially fond of upright bar, fixed gear conversions in any meaningful way.
I guess even though I'm not a fan, I know there's a local contingent who ride around on them (and beat the hell out of them.
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