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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: sammydog on October 18, 2009, 03:43:50 am

Title: Value of an 854?
Post by: sammydog on October 18, 2009, 03:43:50 am

In my search for a new frame, which is over after I got the new 856, a friend just emailed that he got this off his neighbor.

What do you guys think is a fair price for an 854 frame? I can't help but think Single Speed when I see these. Not sure I will actually get this one unless the price is right, just curious as to what others think its value may be or what they have been selling for.

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k316/sammydogg/bike/854_1.jpg)
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k316/sammydogg/bike/854_2.jpg)

Title: Re: Value of an 854?
Post by: sammydog on October 26, 2009, 02:15:24 pm

Just bought this frame/fork for $50Au, thats probably the equivalent of a cup of coffee in pounds or dollars US.

Just need to get some replacement elastomers and this bike has a new life as my SS.

Title: Re: Value of an 854?
Post by: shovelon on October 26, 2009, 02:40:16 pm

Quote from: sammydog on October 26, 2009, 02:15:24 pm

Just bought this frame/fork for $50Au, thats probably the equivalent of a cup of coffee in pounds or dollars US.

Just need to get some replacement elastomers and this bike has a new life as my SS.

Is that a small frame? The headtube is really short.
Can't get over how the elastomers just melt off.

Terry

Title: Re: Value of an 854?
Post by: Thunderchild on October 26, 2009, 09:06:59 pm

Check the welds on the swingarm at the crossbar.  I had an old 953 that cracked there.   

Thunderchild

Title: Re: Value of an 854?
Post by: sammydog on October 27, 2009, 03:18:06 am

Quote from: shovelon on October 26, 2009, 02:40:16 pm

Is that a small frame? The headtube is really short.
Can't get over how the elastomers just melt off.

Terry

Apparently it is a medium.

I've not seen it, but a good friend has and its supposed to be in reasonable condition. I was thinking though of having decals made up and getting it a fresh spray job.

I've always wanted one of these frames, so hopefully I am not disappointed in the way it rides.

Title: Re: Value of an 854?
Post by: shovelon on October 27, 2009, 08:24:10 am

Quote from: sammydog on October 27, 2009, 03:18:06 am

Quote from: shovelon on October 26, 2009, 02:40:16 pm

Is that a small frame? The headtube is really short.
Can't get over how the elastomers just melt off.

Terry

Apparently it is a medium.

I've not seen it, but a good friend has and its supposed to be in reasonable condition. I was thinking though of having decals made up and getting it a fresh spray job.

I've always wanted one of these frames, so hopefully I am not disappointed in the way it rides.

I have my Offroad, and the travel at the rear is really short. I would liken to a softail, but I have to say I like mine. Of course mine has just the flexstem up front so I have to consider that also.

So I would figure you would get 2 inches travel front and rear. Keep the sponges stiff and it should work pretty good for a SS.

Title: Re: Value of an 854?
Post by: orange on October 28, 2009, 03:17:14 pm

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Can't get over how the elastomers just melt off.

forget the elastomers - just look at the handlebars :D

Title: Re: Value of an 854?
Post by: sammydog on October 29, 2009, 01:56:22 am

Quote from: shovelon on October 27, 2009, 08:24:10 am

I have my Offroad, and the travel at the rear is really short. I would liken to a softail, but I have to say I like mine. Of course mine has just the flexstem up front so I have to consider that also.

So I would figure you would get 2 inches travel front and rear. Keep the sponges stiff and it should work pretty good for a SS.

I was considering getting rigid forks eventually. If I did I would be on the hunt for a flex stem, but its not high on my list at the moment. 2 inches of travel though is long travel compared to the 1 inch I thought I was getting. The bike is getting closer to a freeride bike all the time,  :o

Quote from: orange on October 28, 2009, 03:17:14 pm

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Can't get over how the elastomers just melt off.

forget the elastomers - just look at the handlebars :D

It took me ages to work out what was going on there in the pics. Not quiet sure why there is a rag in there.