Lemond Valuations

[shankldu]

Re these older steel bikes appreciating or depreciating ?

[jtakeda]

Depreciating
Unless it’s a team bike, then it’s probably flat lining

[bfd]

I think it depends on which one you have. If you have one that was built by the late Roland Della Santa, it might have appreciated. Otherwise, it is my understanding that the other steel frames are production built.

Good Luck!

[saab2000]

I've pretty much never heard of a bicycle appreciating in value except in one-off rarities and they're often fakes or have bits that aren't right.

If you could buy a bike verified to have been ridden to a famous win by a legendary rider it might have some value, but otherwise a bike is just a bike.

A Lemond steel bike in perfect condition might be 'worth' a few hundred, tops.

[peanutgallery]

If you're buying a bike anticipating an increase in value...you're doing it wrong

[jamesdak]

Well, after another wonderful 50 miles on one of mine it's value went up in my book. But I'm betting no one else sees it that way, LOL!

https://pbase.com/jhuddle/image/169528798.jpg

Seriously though, I wouldn't bet on any steel bike appreciating in value.

[Heisenberg]

Well, after another wonderful 50 miles on one of mine it's value went up in my book. But I'm betting no one else sees it that way, LOL!

https://pbase.com/jhuddle/image/169528798.jpg

Seriously though, I wouldn't bet on any steel bike appreciating in value.

ooooooh snowbasin

[mt2u77]

Pretty much all bikes depreciate, but some faster than others. I’d say a production Lemond Zurich is a good candidate for slow depreciation— 1) it’s most of the way down the curve already, 2) it’s a quality bike with classic design, 3) it’s steel (as opposed to carbon— talk about dropping off a cliff), and 4) it’s common enough that you just might find someone trying to clean out their garage and get a below market price.

[shankldu]

https://bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com/2013/01/whats-old-bicycle-worth-these-days.html

[fiamme red]

https://bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com/2013/01/whats-old-bicycle-worth-these-days.htmlAnything Italian- Anything Italian, if it is in the U.S, is usually a grail find. Vintage bicycles from Italy were usually hand made and imported into the United States when bike boomers wanted to ride what the pros were riding. Any Bianchi pre-1990 is worth a closer look, especially if it is a celeste green colored Bianchi. Brands that hold their value or have increased in value include Colnago, Gios, Atala, Frejus, Cinelli, Guerciotti, Ciocc, Legnano, Magistroni, Basso, Zeus, and the list goes on and on. So if there is a bicycle at an estate sale or on an online classified with a funny name, the best thing to do is at least call and inquire a little bit about it. If it's at a good deal, just buy it outright without questions. Sometimes too many questions may raise suspicions in the owner's mind that what they have is worth much more than what they are selling it for.

Campagnolo- An Italian bicycle parts manufacturer that usually made drive train components for high end bicycles, although the bicycle may not necessarily be Italian in origin. Known otherwise as Campy, for short, bicycles that come with this brand of components are almost guaranteed to be high end, top of the line racing machines. If you are not sure about buying a bicycle, but notice that it is campy equipped, buy it without delay. The components might be worth more than the price paid for the bicycle.Magistroni did not make bikes, just parts.

And I would not rush to buy an Atala equipped with Campagnolo Valentino derailleurs. :rolleyes:

[steamer]

https://bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com/2013/01/whats-old-bicycle-worth-these-days.html

One guy's opinion + he doesn't strike me as particularly knowledgeable + the post is 6 years old.

Supply is sky high, and demand is quite low.

Very very few bikes are a collector's item that will appreciate.

[Lanternrouge]

Well, after another wonderful 50 miles on one of mine it's value went up in my book. But I'm betting no one else sees it that way, LOL!

https://pbase.com/jhuddle/image/169528798.jpg

Seriously though, I wouldn't bet on any steel bike appreciating in value.

I would say it's hard to put a fair monetary value on the enjoyment you get out of riding a bike. Plus, the only time you ever really have to think about what a bike costs or is "worth" is when you buy it or try to sell it. Bikes are a solid investment in happiness :banana:

[bfd]

One guy's opinion + he doesn't strike me as particularly knowledgeable + the post is 6 years old.

Supply is sky high, and demand is quite low.

Very very few bikes are a collector's item that will appreciate.

Agree, I lost respect for the author when he wrote:

"A few years ago when road bikes soared in popularity, I managed to sell one Huffy road bike for $200. Granted, I pulled the wool over a newbie's eyes when I did it, but being a newbie myself at the time I hold no qualms about it today."

So he knowingly took advantage of a "newbie" and has no regrets?! Sad....

[overmyhead]

From what I usually see out there, they level off and hold the value there if the bike has been well cared for. I bought my 2001 maillot jaune f/f about 12 years ago for $500. Whenever I see one in as decent shape as mine it is usually still selling for around that. I also have a 2001 poprad that was an “attic bike” that I bought for $300 6 years ago. I have seen a few as nice as mine selling for more.
The LeMonds from that era are outstanding (in my view).