Leith Posted January 12, 2022 Share My wife has decided that the ideal number of bikes is n-1, where n=2. I have a very nice Raleigh Pasadena tourer with all the racks, panniers, touring handlebars, bar bags with waterproof map viewer holder, shock on seat post, built in lights powered by hub generator, front shock and high end components. In good condition. What would a fair value be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted January 12, 2022 Share To the right person this is a great bike. To most others it is a heap of junk. I will share this link on the local bike touring group, otherwise try Woodstock cycle works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatjieStewels Posted January 12, 2022 Share What is the price that you are willing to let it go for. I agree with the other comment, touring bikes are fairly niche bikes. I paid R2200 for my Tour de Suisse RS500 touring bike that I use for commuting in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Marshall Posted January 13, 2022 Share Two prices for this kind of bike. What it is worth and what you can get. Unfortunately there are some negatives on the bike - Octolink BB, threaded headset, spring fork and brake/shifters combined. To get the best price I would also offer the touring kit and the bike separately. The other alternative is to trade in the N-1 for a N+1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith Posted January 14, 2022 Share @Spy007 new to this, and am struggling to find your message? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith Posted January 14, 2022 Share Thanks for the comments and advise. Think I will take the N-1 for N+1 option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noren Hinkapie Posted January 17, 2022 Share Hi guys. Just registered on this forum and immediately got on this topic. When I am going to buy a touring bike, I will be very grateful if someone gives me good recommendations on choosing such a bike. I plan to travel long distances by bike for hundreds of kilometers and not only in urban areas. I recently read about the meaning of various symbols at https://www.sunsigns.org/blue-jay-animal-totem-symbolism-meanings/ and realized that cycling would inspire me. Edited January 19, 2022 by Noren Hinkapie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted January 18, 2022 Share On 1/13/2022 at 8:55 AM, David Marshall said: Two prices for this kind of bike. What it is worth and what you can get. Unfortunately there are some negatives on the bike - Octolink BB, threaded headset, spring fork and brake/shifters combined. To get the best price I would also offer the touring kit and the bike separately. The other alternative is to trade in the N-1 for a N+1. It's a touring bike, not a mountain bike. Octolink BB, threaded headsets, spring forks and brake/shifters combined are not negatives. It's what you need for its intended purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted January 18, 2022 Share There is definitely a market for this type of bike, but it is a small market. I would guess about R2k to R2.5k for the bike alone. All the other gear sounds expensive, but not sure of its value. You can advertise it on the Hub, but your typical hub user is not likely to buy this type of bike. But you never know. Facebook market place is probably your best bet. Edited January 18, 2022 by Eugene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marshall Posted January 18, 2022 Share 3 hours ago, Eugene said: It's a touring bike, not a mountain bike. Octolink BB, threaded headsets, spring forks and brake/shifters combined are not negatives. It's what you need for its intended purpose. They are not negatives until you have to replace them. An Octolink BB (if you can find one with the right spindle length) will set you back R800+. Often this will end up in a new crank/BB combination if the rings are at all worn. A threaded headset you will probably have to import at R1000+ (or use a R45 pressed steel Chinese one) and spring forks are considered non serviceable. Damage a shifter or brake and and you will end up replacing them all because "brifters" are scarce. I am not saying that they don't work, it's just what I would point out to any customer of mine that was interested. Hence my suggestion to split the bike from the touring kit and sell separately. Your estimate of 2-2500 for the bike is about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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