Lejeune from the 90's

[compuclan]

Hi everybody

 

I'm new to Bikehub but would like to know if my old Lejeune is worth something these days ?

 

Still standard even the tyres are original

 

Shimano 105 sti groupset , Columbus Cromor frame, Campagnolo rims

 

Bought it new in 1993/4 only done about 1000km , been in storage till today

 

Thank you Francois

[DJR]

Hi Compuclan

 

From the picture it appears to be in fantastic condition. Le Jeunes were designed and made by Francois Du Toit in Cape Town. They are good solid bikes and although they are not as collectable and valuable as some big name old Italian steel bikes, they have a lot of value for the right person. From a historic perspective, they are part of the now sadly departed South African bike building days of the 1970s to the early 1990s. If you want to sell it, you will definitely find a buyer. The question is at what price? I would say somewhere between R3500 and R5500 depending on whether it is 100% original and in as pristine condition as it appears in the pictures. I don't know where you are based, but if in Cape Town, Niels Hansen of Woodstock Cycle Works is the man who would be able to give you the best advice on value. Except for perhaps Francois Du Toit, nobody knows his Lejeunes like Niels. B.t.w. It will make a great ride for the Tour of Ara or for Eroica South Africa (with the addition of downtube shifters). 

[Vetseun]

Hi Compuclan

 

From the picture it appears to be in fantastic condition. Le Jeunes were designed and made by Francois Du Toit in Cape Town. They are good solid bikes and although they are not as collectable and valuable as some big name old Italian steel bikes, they have a lot of value for the right person. From a historic perspective, they are part of the now sadly departed South African bike building days of the 1970s to the early 1990s. If you want to sell it, you will definitely find a buyer. The question is at what price? I would say somewhere between R3500 and R5500 depending on whether it is 100% original and in as pristine condition as it appears in the pictures. I don't know where you are based, but if in Cape Town, Niels Hansen of Woodstock Cycle Works is the man who would be able to give you the best advice on value. Except for perhaps Francois Du Toit, nobody knows his Lejeunes like Niels. B.t.w. It will make a great ride for the Tour of Ara or for Eroica South Africa (with the addition of downtube shifters).

 

Is that Gotty Hansens Son?

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Is that Gotty Hansens Son?

No

[Gavin Scotland]

Hi everybody

 

I'm new to Bikehub but would like to know if my old Lejeune is worth something these days ?

 

Still standard even the tyres are original

 

Shimano 105 sti groupset , Columbus Cromor frame, Campagnolo rims

 

Bought it new in 1993/4 only done about 1000km , been in storage till today

 

Thank you FrancoisIMG_20180217_100545907_HDR (Small).jpg

 

Hi everybody

 

I'm new to Bikehub but would like to know if my old Lejeune is worth something these days ?

 

Still standard even the tyres are original

 

Shimano 105 sti groupset , Columbus Cromor frame, Campagnolo rims

 

Bought it new in 1993/4 only done about 1000km , been in storage till today

 

Thank you FrancoisIMG_20180217_100545907_HDR (Small).jpg

Hi Compucian,

 

Just seen your post about your old Le Jeune. Don't suppose you still have it and it's for sale?

many thanks,

Gavin