Vintage bicycles

waxon-waxoff

I have two unusual bicycles that are in good condition but im curious as to what they are worth. Are there any collectors of old or rare bikes?
One is a ladies Raleigh Transit three speed from the early 70's. The second is a mens Flying Pidgen P02, a traditional communist Chinese bike.

spokeydokey

'Today, the PA-02 fetches about 240 yuan, the equivalent of $36 USD. The Tianjin factory produces about 800,000 bikes yearly'- wiki


rare

Hopefully the Raleigh is valuable, I've no idea

Single Malt

Those bikes are only worth something to the right person, and how much depends on that person.

waxon-waxoff

spokeydokey wrote: »

'Today, the PA-02 fetches about 240 yuan, the equivalent of $36 USD. The Tianjin factory produces about 800,000 bikes yearly'- wiki


rare

Hopefully the Raleigh is valuable, I've no idea

Its not rare in Beijing but its rare in this part of the world. Its so old fashioned its almost fashionable plus its got history with it. Ill hang on to it for now

rughdh

spokeydokey wrote: »

'Today, the PA-02 fetches about 240 yuan, the equivalent of $36 USD. The Tianjin factory produces about 800,000 bikes yearly'- wiki


rare

Hopefully the Raleigh is valuable, I've no idea

Make that just under 240 euro in Spain (plus 90 for shipping to Ireland).

Single Malt wrote: »

Those bikes are only worth something to the right person, and how much depends on that person.

True. The quality isn't nearly as good as the Raleigh Roadster they are said to be modeled on, but in the right hands and with a bit of patience they can be made roadworthy and safe.

How about posting some pictures up OP?

thebouldwhacker

Could you post up pic's of the flying pigeon?

waxon-waxoff

Heres a pic, not the best but i was a hurry back indoors!