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Conference noted::bicycle

Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
Total number of notes:31946

2299.0. "Value of a used bike?" by KYOA::BOYLE (Dirty Jobs Done Dirt Cheap) Mon Jun 08 1992 10:06

    I need some advice.  How do I determine the value of a used bike?
    
    Specifically, my friend is looking to sell a Raleigh (sp?) Racing Bike,
    vintage approx 1986.  It has Suntour ARE componentry, a chome-moly
    frame, and is more or less standard equipment.  Original cost in 1986
    was about 400-450.  Of course, he never rode it except to church on
    sundays and never rode the clutch 8^).  Actually, it is in great shape.
    
    
    Any suggestions??
    
    Jack Boyle  DTN 323-4448
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2299.1VALUE = WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAYWMOIS::RIVETTS_DDave Rivetts, WMO, USCD, 241-4627Mon Jun 08 1992 12:025
    I just dug out one of my old catalogs from 1986, and Bridgestone had a
    model with the Suntour ARX that listed for $319.95, and a model with
    Suntour AR that listed for $234.95  I never heard of ARE.
    
    Dave
2299.2ThanksKYOA::BOYLEDirty Jobs Done Dirt CheapMon Jun 08 1992 14:016
    You are right.  ARX is the correct component group.  I'm glad to get
    some confirmation on the approximate list price of the bike when new.
    
    Thanks again,
    
    Jack
2299.3used bike pricesDELNI::PERRYRoss PerryFri Jun 12 1992 16:416
    I've asked a few bike stores and they suggest 50% of the new price if
    the bike is in good condition. Of courcse most of the bike stores won't
    offer to buy your used bike. But I've had good luck selling them on my
    own at that price.
    
    Ross
2299.4deja-vu....MIMS::HOOD_RFri Jun 12 1992 20:2516
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Note 1943.4  Buying a used bike, what to look for and what to expect
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    IMO, bikes tend to bottom out in value at about 1/3 to 1/2 their
    original cost. An $800 bike might be had for $300-$400, and a 
    $300 bike might be had for $125-$150. 
    
    doug
2299.5Thanks againKYOA::BOYLEDirty Jobs Done Dirt CheapTue Jun 16 1992 09:3411
    Thanks again...
    
    The seller wants $200 for the bike, which appears to have a value of
    about $150, sooooo, no deal.  It's a shame, though.  I currently ride a
    hybrid; on the "Racing" bike, I was averaging about 4 MPH faster than
    the hybrid.  Of course, the heart doesn't care what bike you ride, but
    my brain sure did 8^)...
    
    I'll keep on the lookout for a nice $500-600 dollar bike.
    
    Jack