Originally Posted by
TrekCommuter
Miles, thank you for the superb advice. I believe the frame is a 2014 and it was an order that fell through. Yes, having an American manufactured bike means something to me.
Here is the way I look at it. A new Cross Check or LHT would be about $1300 to $1400. Everything else being equal (fit, etc.) I would much prefer to pay a little more and buy the Gunnar. Again, assuming a good fit.
I am still fairly new to cycling however and only have a basic hybrid. It is this newness to the sport that makes me think I shouldn't go too far of the deep end just yet. Perhaps I would be better served for the time being by a used 520.
As you mentioned, I have some research to do! Thank you again!
Pm sent kpfeif.
You're not differentiating between Sport, Grand Touring, Cross-Check, LHT except by cost.
From the information given it's a good value, whether it's the bike that fits your needs is unclear.
A used bike may not be a value if you don't know what you're looking for, requires new wheels,tires, stem changes, etc.