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My friendly LBS that knows I’m into retro bikes often gives me the nod on old bikes they have come in to the shop that are beyond economical repair and therefore need a new home, or that they haven’t got time to find a new home for if repairs aren’t needed.
Well I got a call today about a chap who has 3 bikes he needs to sell, but has become aware that old bikes are ‘rising in value due to high demand and low availability’.
I was told it was a Trek 950, a Trek 830, and a “GT 1+2 or something”, and as luck would have it I was in the area so spoke to the owner and arranged to see them.
First up, 22” 1990 Trek 950 in the optional blue colourway. Fantastic condition apart from perished tyres.
Second up, 14.5” 1991 Trek 830, again great condition and still nice and vibrant (mostly) - my camera doesn’t do the flouro justice, the closeup is better;
And finally, a 1990/1 Offroad MT-10+2, child size with 26” wheels, also is great condition.
I’ve put the seller right about price expectations for what he’s got, but any further guidance on cost would be much appreciated, and if any of the above are of interested, I’m sure I can facilitate their purchase/collection.
Well I got a call today about a chap who has 3 bikes he needs to sell, but has become aware that old bikes are ‘rising in value due to high demand and low availability’.
I was told it was a Trek 950, a Trek 830, and a “GT 1+2 or something”, and as luck would have it I was in the area so spoke to the owner and arranged to see them.
First up, 22” 1990 Trek 950 in the optional blue colourway. Fantastic condition apart from perished tyres.
Second up, 14.5” 1991 Trek 830, again great condition and still nice and vibrant (mostly) - my camera doesn’t do the flouro justice, the closeup is better;
And finally, a 1990/1 Offroad MT-10+2, child size with 26” wheels, also is great condition.
I’ve put the seller right about price expectations for what he’s got, but any further guidance on cost would be much appreciated, and if any of the above are of interested, I’m sure I can facilitate their purchase/collection.
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