Time capsule - Page 2

06-20-2004, 10:01 AM

"cheg" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message news:<it7Bc.78603$HG.29729@attbi_s53>...
> My neighbor showed me a bike that she has for sale for $100. It's a 1980
> Motobecane Super Touring Mixte that has NEVER BEEN RIDDEN since it was brought
> home from the store. Vitus double butted steel, Stronglight triple crank,
> Suntour VX deraileurs, Mafac brakes, immaculate paint, all original except the
> tires, even the braking surfaces are shiny. I really don't need another bike,
> especially another 27" wheel bike, but this one is so perfect it's hard to
> refuse. What could I do with it?

Hi, on the same topic, I just talked to a guy who has a 80's Schwinn
Peleton with Columbus tubing and Suntour components. He says the bike
is in great shape and well maintained. Also claimed that it weighs
about 16 lbs, I doubt that. He is riding a recumbent now, back
problems. I haven't seen the bike, my guess is the frame size would be
in the 54 -56 range. The owner of one of our LBSs told him that it
isn't worth anything, because it has down tube shifters. I don't need
and can't afford another bike, but I would like to give the guy some
decent info, on its value.
Any info, will be appreciated.

Life is Good!
Jeff

06-21-2004, 07:56 AM

In article <it7Bc.78603$HG.29729@attbi_s53>, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
says...
> My neighbor showed me a bike that she has for sale for $100. It's a 1980
> Motobecane Super Touring Mixte that has NEVER BEEN RIDDEN since it was brought
> home from the store. Vitus double butted steel, Stronglight triple crank,
> Suntour VX deraileurs, Mafac brakes, immaculate paint, all original except the
> tires, even the braking surfaces are shiny. I really don't need another bike,
> especially another 27" wheel bike, but this one is so perfect it's hard to
> refuse. What could I do with it?

If you can't bring yourself to ride it, then sell it on eBay; I'll bet
you'd beat $100 for it.

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06-21-2004, 07:56 AM

In article <it7Bc.78603$HG.29729@attbi_s53>, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
says...
> My neighbor showed me a bike that she has for sale for $100. It's a 1980
> Motobecane Super Touring Mixte that has NEVER BEEN RIDDEN since it was brought
> home from the store. Vitus double butted steel, Stronglight triple crank,
> Suntour VX deraileurs, Mafac brakes, immaculate paint, all original except the
> tires, even the braking surfaces are shiny. I really don't need another bike,
> especially another 27" wheel bike, but this one is so perfect it's hard to
> refuse. What could I do with it?

If you can't bring yourself to ride it, then sell it on eBay; I'll bet
you'd beat $100 for it.

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06-21-2004, 07:56 AM

In article <it7Bc.78603$HG.29729@attbi_s53>, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
says...
> My neighbor showed me a bike that she has for sale for $100. It's a 1980
> Motobecane Super Touring Mixte that has NEVER BEEN RIDDEN since it was brought
> home from the store. Vitus double butted steel, Stronglight triple crank,
> Suntour VX deraileurs, Mafac brakes, immaculate paint, all original except the
> tires, even the braking surfaces are shiny. I really don't need another bike,
> especially another 27" wheel bike, but this one is so perfect it's hard to
> refuse. What could I do with it?

If you can't bring yourself to ride it, then sell it on eBay; I'll bet
you'd beat $100 for it.

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06-21-2004, 07:56 AM

In article <it7Bc.78603$HG.29729@attbi_s53>, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
says...
> My neighbor showed me a bike that she has for sale for $100. It's a 1980
> Motobecane Super Touring Mixte that has NEVER BEEN RIDDEN since it was brought
> home from the store. Vitus double butted steel, Stronglight triple crank,
> Suntour VX deraileurs, Mafac brakes, immaculate paint, all original except the
> tires, even the braking surfaces are shiny. I really don't need another bike,
> especially another 27" wheel bike, but this one is so perfect it's hard to
> refuse. What could I do with it?

If you can't bring yourself to ride it, then sell it on eBay; I'll bet
you'd beat $100 for it.

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06-21-2004, 07:56 AM

In article <it7Bc.78603$HG.29729@attbi_s53>, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
says...
> My neighbor showed me a bike that she has for sale for $100. It's a 1980
> Motobecane Super Touring Mixte that has NEVER BEEN RIDDEN since it was brought
> home from the store. Vitus double butted steel, Stronglight triple crank,
> Suntour VX deraileurs, Mafac brakes, immaculate paint, all original except the
> tires, even the braking surfaces are shiny. I really don't need another bike,
> especially another 27" wheel bike, but this one is so perfect it's hard to
> refuse. What could I do with it?

If you can't bring yourself to ride it, then sell it on eBay; I'll bet
you'd beat $100 for it.

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