Old Custom Built Bike

[alo661]

HI
Just wondering if any of you guys know if a 1980 "roughly" Medallion Series Custom Built 12 deluxe is worth anything?

In reasonably good condition also has some added extras like a Sanyo Generator that powers two lights one at the front and one at the back, and a speedometer that has no name.

It has 27 x 1 1/4 wheels, Shimano Altus gears and Shimano selecta cranks.

Thanks,
Alister

[GaryF]

Hi Alistair,

It probably isn't worth anything really. Condition may play a part in it's worth though, along with how it is used. If it is your main means of transport it could be worth much to you.

[alo661]

Thanks GaryF
I really needed some advice, yours was very helpful.

Alister

[GaryF]

Thanks GaryF
I really needed some advice, yours was very helpful.

Alister

I'm sorry that my summation of your bike advised you that it was worth little. To me, it sounded like a bike that often is sold in department stores. They are worth very little but it does depend on the overall condition. Even if tip-top condition they are worth little. Their worth in today's market may not reflect their personal value. My father bought me a bike when I was about 12 years of age. I gave it to a friend when I was about 20 years of age. It wasn't worth anything at the time but, today, if I could get it back, I would pay anything.

Your bike may be priceless to you.

Photographs of your bike would help greatly in advising you more accurately - perhaps I am completely wrong in my assumptions.

[alo661]

Don't Worry Gary,
I meant that your advice is the most helpful I have had.
You are probably right anyway!!
I will post picture tomorrow.
Alister

[HappyHumber]

I think that as a general rule, bike stickers that say "custom built" mean the actual opposite. It can be one of fairly loose, meaningless marketing terms.

Still post us a pic though.

[ironhanglider]

The dynamo might be worth something. They used to be the best ones around, short of dynohubs.

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Cheers,

Cameron

[ldrcycles]

I think that as a general rule, bike stickers that say "custom built" mean the actual opposite. It can be one of fairly loose, meaningless marketing terms.

Still post us a pic though.

+1. Shimano Altus is also a sign of an entry level bike, doesn't mean it's rubbish mind, some very unassuming bikes can actually ride quite nicely.

I had a Panasonic with one of those Sanyo dynamos on it, but it wasn't working, I think I've still got it in a box somewhere though.

[alo661]

The dynamo might be worth something. They used to be the best ones around, short of dynohubs.

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Cheers,

Cameron

Wow maybe it's the most value able part although it doesn't look like that the one I have.

Alister

[alo661]

How do I attach the photos?

[ldrcycles]

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