Is fixed up old mountain bikes so popular these days it’s generating these inflated dumb prices? I don’t see lots of people riding standard bikes fixed up ones or just beat up dailies over say electric ones or even scooters.
ordermaster on
I think there’s some paul components parts on that build, which would partially explain the price.
outpf on
Is it a toyo built frame?
first-alt-account on
I wouldmt ever pay for the bike, but if it’s genuinely original nd in excellent condition, it’s certainly worth more than a random old 80s MTB.
9bikes on
All original parts and it looks about as close to brand new as you’ll find. Of course, it isn’t *worth* the price. What they’re looking for is the guy who wanted one back in the day and couldn’t afford it. Now, he can and **the money is going to a coop that he wants to support**. YOLO!
cwes14 on
Oh yeah I saw this on Marketplace. Just wildly expensive, im not sure which volunteer priced this one.
DapperBadger7 on
This price actually isn’t too crazy for something like this, a little high, but its high because this is the first mass production Mountain bike ever made this isn’t some beat up 90s Hardrock.
Someone isn’t buying this to ride, but to hang on a wall and look at, just like people that buy very high value vintage cars don’t really drive them. It’s all about collecting.
Beneficial-Oven1258 on
This is a really rare and cool bike and well worth that price to the right older millennial buyer. This is basically the first production mountain bike ever.
I hope the co-op finds that buyer.
MantraProAttitude on
I vaguely remember Sinyard buying up old Stumpjumpers for that price 15 or 20 years ago.
StillWithSteelBikes on
that price is in Hungarian Forints, right?
tommyhateseveryone on
if thats not worth $1300 dollars to you dont buy it. im not sure whats worth posting here about. i hope the co-op gets their money for it and someone is happy to own this gem
reforminded on
Highly collectable, historic bike, in nearly museum quality condition. If anything it’s underpriced.
Acrobatic_Fudge_4083 on
This is why all my rockhoppers and stumpjumpers are what i consider my retirement investment /s
Legal-Priority2022 on
Mmmm but what if there was such challenge hehe
wildasincycles on
Depending on the area, I would say the price isn’t too far off. I’m sure there weren’t many to compare to, so start high and give people a chance to haggle down to your price. I sold one almost identical to this one about 5 yrs ago, not in a hot market, and less original parts for $700
flashflash100 on
Makes me feel better about the 1983 Stumpjumper I bought last week for $750 🙂
Oglefore on
That’s so fucking sick
D1omidis on
Does look clean, but…not for my living room.
FR23Dust on
I sold one of these, all original from my aunt who bought it new in 1984, back in 2006 for $60 because I was short for my $300 rent. God to be a 23 year old moron
WhoolieBoulie on
1,200 for collectors bike i reasonable.
Active_Ad_5322 on
Someone is needing divorce lawyer money.
Warchortle2 on
What a joke. Not a collectors piece as everyone is stating.
Turbulent-Carob-9913 on
Hating on bike co-ops is yuppy scum behaviour. This co-op serves the community, let them make a sale bro.
Extreme_Box_9733 on
Yes, this was the beginning of mt. Biking. I had a 1981 bike similar to this that I road for a year in Colorado.
Extreme_Box_9733 on
You need to keep this. It’s a piece of history.
MountainMike79 on
I have an 83, in grey, in my garage that I’m not going to restore. Willing to let go for half of this! /s.
beagles4ever on
At least it looks like it’s been well loved and cared for – some nice upgrades too.
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Is fixed up old mountain bikes so popular these days it’s generating these inflated dumb prices? I don’t see lots of people riding standard bikes fixed up ones or just beat up dailies over say electric ones or even scooters.
I think there’s some paul components parts on that build, which would partially explain the price.
Is it a toyo built frame?
I wouldmt ever pay for the bike, but if it’s genuinely original nd in excellent condition, it’s certainly worth more than a random old 80s MTB.
All original parts and it looks about as close to brand new as you’ll find. Of course, it isn’t *worth* the price. What they’re looking for is the guy who wanted one back in the day and couldn’t afford it. Now, he can and **the money is going to a coop that he wants to support**. YOLO!
Oh yeah I saw this on Marketplace. Just wildly expensive, im not sure which volunteer priced this one.
This price actually isn’t too crazy for something like this, a little high, but its high because this is the first mass production Mountain bike ever made this isn’t some beat up 90s Hardrock.
Someone isn’t buying this to ride, but to hang on a wall and look at, just like people that buy very high value vintage cars don’t really drive them. It’s all about collecting.
This is a really rare and cool bike and well worth that price to the right older millennial buyer. This is basically the first production mountain bike ever.
I hope the co-op finds that buyer.
I vaguely remember Sinyard buying up old Stumpjumpers for that price 15 or 20 years ago.
that price is in Hungarian Forints, right?
if thats not worth $1300 dollars to you dont buy it. im not sure whats worth posting here about. i hope the co-op gets their money for it and someone is happy to own this gem
Highly collectable, historic bike, in nearly museum quality condition. If anything it’s underpriced.
This is why all my rockhoppers and stumpjumpers are what i consider my retirement investment /s
Mmmm but what if there was such challenge hehe
Depending on the area, I would say the price isn’t too far off. I’m sure there weren’t many to compare to, so start high and give people a chance to haggle down to your price. I sold one almost identical to this one about 5 yrs ago, not in a hot market, and less original parts for $700
Makes me feel better about the 1983 Stumpjumper I bought last week for $750 🙂
That’s so fucking sick
Does look clean, but…not for my living room.
I sold one of these, all original from my aunt who bought it new in 1984, back in 2006 for $60 because I was short for my $300 rent. God to be a 23 year old moron
1,200 for collectors bike i reasonable.
Someone is needing divorce lawyer money.
What a joke. Not a collectors piece as everyone is stating.
Hating on bike co-ops is yuppy scum behaviour. This co-op serves the community, let them make a sale bro.
Yes, this was the beginning of mt. Biking. I had a 1981 bike similar to this that I road for a year in Colorado.
You need to keep this. It’s a piece of history.
I have an 83, in grey, in my garage that I’m not going to restore. Willing to let go for half of this! /s.
At least it looks like it’s been well loved and cared for – some nice upgrades too.