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Vintage Bicycle Appraisal Tips

Presented by Vin Vullo

The value of vintage bicycles depends on each make and model. Get tips on appraising vintage bicycles for their value from a bicycle expert in this free video series.

Series Summary

Vintage bicycles are different than antique and classic bikes. Vintage typically means more than thirty years old. An antique bicycle is generally going to have wooden rims and they may have a steel cladding over them. People tend to use the terms classic bicycles and vintage bicycles interchangeably. A classic bike could come from many different eras maybe only five years old, it's generally some model that had some defining factor that changed the way bicycles are looked at or there is something unique about it. In this free video series, let a bicycle expert help you evaluate how much a vintage bike is worth. Learn what makes a vintage bicycle valuable, when to keep it original or when to restore it. Next you'll learn about different bike styles and when they were valuable. Next, learn about cleaning paint, chrome, rust and decals. Finally, get information on what vintage bikes are going down in value and which ones are earning top dollar. If you think you might be sitting on a vintage bike goldmine, watch this video series and find out.

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Vintage English 3-Speed Bicycle Value

An authentic English 3-speed bike should have a decal along the top that says made in England. Learn more about vintage English 3-speed bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage Bicycle Value: Decals

Keep chemicals and wax away from vintage bicycle decals. Learn how decals enhance the value of vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage Bicycle Value: Chrome

Most finished bicycles have chrome on them. Learn how to clean rust on vintage bike chrome from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Balloon Tire Vintage Bicycle Value

A balloon tire bicycle is more valuable when it has more accessories. Learn more about the value of balloon tire vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage Bicycles Value: Shifting Interests

There is great price range variance and shifting interest when it comes to vintage bikes. Learn about changing interests for vintage bikes for from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage Bicycle Value: Gaining Value

English roadster vintage bikes are currently gaining in value. Learn what other vintage bikes are gaining value from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage Bicycle Value: Repainting

Repainting a vintage bicycle will hurt its value. Learn when repainting a vintage bike is necessary from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage Bicycle Value: Rust

Cleaning rust is always better than repainting. Learn about cleaning rust from paint on vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage Muscle Bicycle Value

A stick shifter on a muscle bike makes it more valuable. Learn what makes different vintage muscle bikes valuable from a bicycle expert in this free video.

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