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

[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 )  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

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 

 

[Aceartist]

Hey Thanks,

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

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]

Hey Thanks,

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

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?

 

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

[Aceartist]

For only one wheel!   I'd be stoked to get something like that much! - so glad I didn't throw them away!

Do you think asking £35 is fair for a cleaned (but not bleached) single front wheel with slightly rusty axle and wheelnuts but good running?  If not what price would you recommend?

Also shall I bin the rear wheel or is it worth something to someone do you think?

Cheers

P.S. sorry to sound dull but what does 'NOS' stand for (I've not much experience of old school restoration speak )

[daz bmx it!]

If you end up binning the rear wheel I'll buy the hub assembley off you

[Aceartist]

  cool - but it is a rather rumbly in the bearings department and missing 2 of the bolts 

If you're still interested then I'll check it out for you and take a few pics and we can see if it's salvagable (the freewheel runs well and clicks nicely so maybe that at least) - I'm assuming the main wheel is completely useless due to the cracked rim.

[daz bmx it!]

ok,but take the freewheel off first as its much easier I'll await pics,no rush

[stfc]

Hey Thanks,

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

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?

 

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

  A PAIR.... NOT SINGLEY

[Aceartist]

Ok cool - I was thinking it was quite surprising! lol - so if I were to clean up the front only to almost NOS (finally found out what that means after some searching! ) it would be about £25 as a good price?

[stfc]

depends on how much someone  is after a front on its own...

[Aceartist]

Aha - peoples tend to only go for pairs then ...well worth givin them a bit of a clean anyways you never know!

[daz bmx it!]

A Nos single black one sold on the ebay yesterday for £15

[scott30]

i got a black front zytec off here awile ago for £15 posted so would say you could offer it for the same 

[Aceartist]

Thanks guys for the info   the frame is sold