Overbury Peak Finder 86ish What are they like?

[MADB]

Ok I'm trying to sell not buy but one of these has crossed my path and I'm having trouble resisting it. So I thought I would ask about and see what you think of them.I'm looking at a nice original bike but missing its rear mech in good condition about 7/10, so what are they like to ride and what would be a good price for one.



Cheers Brian.

 

[legrandefromage]

Like any other reasonably built frame from that time.

You'd be looking at a snap-shot of the era.

Built slack - but remember, parts like dropouts and rear stays were meant for road / touring/ tandem bikes before MTB specific parts were available so frame builders had a limited choice for a couple of years. So, as a result, bikes all seem to mirror the Stumpjumper from that period.

The Pioneer soon appeared with its ultra modern shorter rear stays and sloping top tube leaving these frames looking instantly 'old'.

Personally, I got fed up with the handling of this style of bike on anything other than smooth-ish singltrack and bridleways.

 

[velomaniac]

MTB's of that ilk mirror the original DH style of California. Fast fire road descents they're not bad but they steer slow in the twisty bits and with the slack rear bias controlled climbings not easy.
Bridleways and unchallenging single track do suit these old bikes but you can manhandle them through tougher stuff just dont expect precise steering. I like them but I'd go for a 90's bike if I wanted to hussle it down the trails.

 

[Unclejack]

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Yeah, you wouldn't want to take one down Snowdon or anything. It'd be shit...

 

[MADB]

Cheers, I'm used to the 80's ride I have two others used for popping down the shop on, bike rides with little ones and cannal path putting. What do you think the price range should be for the one in the picture?

 

[IanS62]

I rode a mint original one last year for the first time in 20-odd years or so, and was amazed at how badly it steered, tbh. The 69 degree parallel frame doesn't do much for handling I guess. Still a well-made bike tho, and I'd like one for gentle pottering, if only for nostalgia value.

 

[danson67]

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What do you think the price range should be for the one in the picture?

Mid-range model, pretty decent condition, mostly xt deerhead, original saddle, downgraded thumbies, round rings (not biopace), Nitto golf club stem rather than cooler bullmoose bars...newer but good Conti CrossCountry tyres, newer pedals, I'd say £180, £250 on a good day...

-A better spec, bit worse condition Peakfinder went for £317 on eBay recently.
-I got a similar.condition higher spec Crossfell for £250 about 2, years ago.
-John was offering his 1985 Pathfinder for £275 last year.

I hope that helps,
All the best,

 

[MADB]

Cheers for that danson67, I have been offered this one for £150 so even with all the changes it sounds like a far price. Do I buy it or pass on this one ????????????? :?

 

[xxnick1975]

Sounds very reasonable for a cool bike like that

You wont have many chances to pick up a nice one like that for that price

 

[danson67]

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Yup, sounds like a good price to me. I'd go for that if I didn't already have one.
You'll easily get the money back if you hate the ride (which is unlikely ).

Not much work needed and a classic bike from an excellent small British builder.

All the best,