What are these bicycles worth?
08-01-21, 11:01 AM
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What are these bicycles worth?
Im not sure if it works I offered the seller 40$ he accepted that.
theres also this one but idk what to offer him.
08-01-21, 02:23 PM
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$10 is probably worth it. Too bad it has that fork instead of a rigid fork though.
08-01-21, 02:28 PM
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A small question but the answer is gigantic. Tubing type, age, components fitted, drops style, just to start. In each of those categories, there are sub categories defining quality level. The Norco will likely have better tubing, forged as opposed to stamped drops and better components fitted to the bike.
All that said probably does little to help you understand the difference. With that in mind, unless you are interested enough to begin doing some research, just go with the suggestions offered by some of the more schooled people on these forums. For the most part, the know what they are talking about and seem to like to help others.
For my money, the Norco is a better machine. I have owned a few myself, and found them all to be good bicycles. As a rule of thumb...
If it is sold in a department store, the quality is usually low. If it is sold in a bike shop, the bikes are usually better and you can always go back to the shop for advice or assistance. The Norco would have been sold in a bike shop. The Raleigh could have been sold in both.
All that said probably does little to help you understand the difference. With that in mind, unless you are interested enough to begin doing some research, just go with the suggestions offered by some of the more schooled people on these forums. For the most part, the know what they are talking about and seem to like to help others.
For my money, the Norco is a better machine. I have owned a few myself, and found them all to be good bicycles. As a rule of thumb...
If it is sold in a department store, the quality is usually low. If it is sold in a bike shop, the bikes are usually better and you can always go back to the shop for advice or assistance. The Norco would have been sold in a bike shop. The Raleigh could have been sold in both.
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08-02-21, 09:26 AM
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A small question but the answer is gigantic. Tubing type, age, components fitted, drops style, just to start. In each of those categories, there are sub categories defining quality level. The Norco will likely have better tubing, forged as opposed to stamped drops and better components fitted to the bike.
All that said probably does little to help you understand the difference. With that in mind, unless you are interested enough to begin doing some research, just go with the suggestions offered by some of the more schooled people on these forums. For the most part, the know what they are talking about and seem to like to help others.
For my money, the Norco is a better machine. I have owned a few myself, and found them all to be good bicycles. As a rule of thumb...
If it is sold in a department store, the quality is usually low. If it is sold in a bike shop, the bikes are usually better and you can always go back to the shop for advice or assistance. The Norco would have been sold in a bike shop. The Raleigh could have been sold in both.
All that said probably does little to help you understand the difference. With that in mind, unless you are interested enough to begin doing some research, just go with the suggestions offered by some of the more schooled people on these forums. For the most part, the know what they are talking about and seem to like to help others.
For my money, the Norco is a better machine. I have owned a few myself, and found them all to be good bicycles. As a rule of thumb...
If it is sold in a department store, the quality is usually low. If it is sold in a bike shop, the bikes are usually better and you can always go back to the shop for advice or assistance. The Norco would have been sold in a bike shop. The Raleigh could have been sold in both.
08-02-21, 01:18 PM
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The Norco is circa 1985 while the Raleigh is circa 2000. I'm not convinced from the photos that the Norco is the better bicycle. The rear derailleur has been replaced, the front derailleur is missing and I'm seeing butted hubs, so it might be a low level, hi-tensile frame. The Raleigh should also be hi-tensile steel but the newer components should function better, assuming they're not worn out. The V-brakes will stop better and are easier to work on. The shift system will have more gears, indexed shifting and a Hyperglide compatible freewheel, so it should shift better but be more complex to work on. The fork is not great and will be an issue if it is shot. The missing saddle is an easier replacement than the missing front derailleur. Still, there are too many unknowns to say which is the better buy.
08-02-21, 01:36 PM
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Look for the brand name on the Norco's bear trap pedals and then check prices on eBay. They may be worth some money to collectors.
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Cheap, so buy both and assess which is better quality/functioning of each frame, bars, each component, and put together the best of both on one bike. The leftovers are spare parts for you.
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