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Driscol
08-08-05, 01:39 AM
I've tried to do the research regarding this bike on eBay but have come up blank. Can anybody tell me anything? Apparently their website isn't even built. The components look decent I guess. Opinions? Thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7174477428&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Eros
08-08-05, 02:28 AM
My guess is it's an older Xmart bike and not worth it. If you can't google up any info. then there's a pretty darn good chance it's just rebadged bottom-of-the-barrel stuff.

My advice would be to find a reputable used bike locally.

Cheers
royalflash
08-08-05, 03:01 AM
it looks VERY old to me (about 20 years)- could be a small manufacturer who has gone out of business now leaving no trace- I wouldn't pay much for it (certainly not 90 dollars including shipping)

ps it looks doubtful to me if the frame is aluminium as claimed- one of the scratches looks like it has rust (correction: OK he says the stays are CroMo)

Driscol
08-08-05, 08:52 AM
Thanbks guys , I appreciate the info. How about for a parts bike. Deore XT are good componenets right?? Correct me if I'm wrong please.
royalflash
08-08-05, 10:42 AM
yes but the ones on that bike are so old...
C Law
08-08-05, 11:06 AM
yes but the ones on that bike are so old...


What he said

Unless you are seeking out some retro vibe build up I would look for something from this millennium.
Raiyn
08-08-05, 11:42 PM
Move on
MtbScott
08-09-05, 06:57 AM
dont waste your money on that, the deraillers/ components look like they are from the early to mid 90's