Value of Vintage Road Bikes?

[davester65]

Have a friend who maybe wants to sell her Vintage Peugeot Cologne (german spec, bought in Germany) circa early 90's.
It's a small frame (48cm) bike, though not woman specific...i.e. normal crossbar
High end for it's day....Reynolds 531 tubing...full Shimano 105 groupset.......downtube shifters......14 speed...slide on cassette....39/52 crankset.
Pretty good condition overall though not immaculate.....some chips/rubbing to the paintwork.

Is there a website that can put a value on this bike? or, if she decides to sell, is it chuck it on ebay and hope for the best?

 

[derrick]

Here is an oldie on ebay,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bianchi-T...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1c25842c04

 

[raindog]

I'm intrigued by that Bianchi going for one and a half grand. The fork isn't original and the Tour de France transfer isn't on straight.

 

[smokeysmoo]

I'd guess anywhere between about £40 and £120. You can check completed listings on eBay as well as current listings,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/csc/i.html?rt...eugeot road bike&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m283

If she does eBay it tell her don't be afraid to offer postage, (wider audience for it then). Your LBS will give you a bike box, and charge P&P at £30. It will not cost you more, and should in fact be between £20 and £25.

She might get lucky with the time of year and get bit more for the bike, but they aren't worth a huge amount IME. The last full 80's Peugeot I bought was 100% functional, 100% original and 100% complete, it cost me £70. Most of them seem to be getting bought and converted to fixed, so a lot of buyers aren't bothered about functioning gears and frame condition, as they get broken down, stripped and re-painted in lots of cases.

Good luck what ever she decides

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

I paid £60 for a complete, original and near spotless Camargue last September.

 

[accountantpete]

Stick it on ebay - it helps if you have 531 tubing full frame and forks.

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The 105 groupset won't really sell for much

 

[biggs682]

or break for spares !

 

[davester65]

thanks for that guys. Think she might end up keeping it if there's no resale value in it, it's still a nice bike and she still cycles.