Originally Posted by
02Giant
Something else to consider, this bike came with a low buck suspension fork that is now 8 years old, it may not function properly or if it does, how long will it continue to, and if needed, are repair parts available.
Originally Posted by
MRT2
Getting ahead of ourselves planning to replace the suspension fork before even inspecting it. I think we agree more than we disagree. It is just one more part to consider when buying a used bicycle. I think this is why older hybrids like the 7300 go for so little. Though they are fine bicycles, they are too old to be almost new or like new and too new for any collector or C & V to lust after them. And, if you have to pay $200 to a bike shop to tune it up and replace worn parts, you are only saving a few hundred bucks off the cost of a new hybrid.
This was said where?
No where in the suggestion to check the fork, did I say to replace it.
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