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Schwinn Thrasher '83-4 + Aero Zytecs - advice?

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Aceartist:
Hello old school types! :)

I must admit I'm more of a Mountainbiker (sponsored XC racer when I was younger) but have owned a good few BMXes in my time including a custom built (by yours truly) Hoffman Dirty130 - lovely bike!  But!! enough about me - I have been clearing out the shed (trying to drum up a little extra cash) when I found a retro BMX that turns out to be a Schwinn Thrasher from 1983-4 (it's confused as has the number stamped on it of an 83 but the looks of an 84 :idiot2:)  Can you advise on the value of this frame/fork/bar combo if any?

Unfortunately I noticed some cracks in the small gusset behind the headtube  :( - can you tell me if it's unsafe to ride/can be fixed/pointless to fix as it's safe?  I can't see any other damage to the frame or welds around the headtube or signs of stress although it must have taken some force to crack the gusset :shocked:

Also I have discovered that the pair of Aero Zytec mags are possibly worth something - the front one is really quite good condition apart from axle etc being rusty but smooth - the rear is however damaged so could people advise if it has any use/value any more as even the bearings feel a bit dodgy  :-\

Any advice asap much appreciated! :)

Cheers

Aceartist:
Anybody?  also what value would you put on the ok condition but not cleaned front Aero Zytec?

Cheers

snav69:
I'd say £30 tops for the frame and fork bars and stem set and £20 for the wheels  :daumenhoch:

 :coolsmiley:

Aceartist:
Hey Thanks, :daumenhoch:

I have someone willing to pay £20 for the frame etc so I guess that's cool :D

Was that £20 for both wheels as the rear is ..um knackered ... or £20 for just the front?  On that note - if I were to clean up the front how much do you think I could get for it as it's pretty good cond?

 :)

stfc:

--- Quote from: Aceartist on February 02, 2009, 02:39 PM ---Hey Thanks, :daumenhoch:

I have someone willing to pay £20 for the frame etc so I guess that's cool :D

Was that £20 for both wheels as the rear is ..um knackered ... or £20 for just the front?  On that note - if I were to clean up the front how much do you think I could get for it as it's pretty good cond?

 :)


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nos ones dont make more than 60ish quid...

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