Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Is this a good deal?
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I came across this today, and wondering if it is a decent deal.
I am 6'2, and 300lbs
Trek 370 Sport Bicycle for Sale - $150
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19" Full Mainframe CroMoly/Red
Serfas/NeoGel Seat
Exage 400 EX back brakes
Exage 300 EX front brakes
Shimano Biopace
Includes:
2 water bottles
Topeak dual master blaster tire pump
Blackburn carrying case
Victor tire gauge
Cooper canyon cycling repair kit
Tom Stormcrowe
07-12-07, 08:03 AM
If it's in good shape and it fits you, then yes!
19" is really tiny... you need...I don't know, but I'm guessing it would be closer to 25".
Tom Stormcrowe
07-12-07, 08:06 AM
19" is really tiny... you need...I don't know, but I'm guessing it would be closer to 25".
It is a compact geometry....(sloping downtube);)
lil brown bat
07-12-07, 08:17 AM
How can anyone know if it's a good deal if they don't know if it's the right bike? The wrong bike is a bad deal at any price. If you're looking for a bike that you're going to be riding, then get a bike that you can ride. If you don't know what that is, then either roll the dice on some listing like this one and possibly throw some money away on a non-workable bike, or go to your local bike shop and get what you pay for.
ang1sgt
07-12-07, 08:18 AM
A Trek 370?
Sounds like it's an OLD Bike and looking at the parts hung on it, it must be an 90's model bike. At $150 it might be a good deal. For a little more you can get a good Entry Level Trek though with a Warranty and proper sizing.
Are you currently riding a bike?
Chris
The question was to ask if it is a good price. If it is I am going to go look at it. I do not want to drive 2 hours to look at something overpriced.
My MTB is 21", I was not sure how to fit a road bike.
If 19 is to small for me, then it is pointless to look at
Tom your pics are an inspiration great work
I know Tom says it's compact geometry, but it doesn't look like it to me. (but maybe I am looking at the wrong bike?) Why don't you ask the person how tall the previous rider was, just to make sure it's in your ballpark before you drive there.
Tom Stormcrowe
07-12-07, 08:58 AM
Remember though, I said if it fit, in my comment as well. My response was actually a bit general based of of the price and accessories included.;) :p
ang1sgt
07-12-07, 10:11 AM
Well Sir, You've answered your own question then. A Trek 370 is a 90's era Trek Road Bike and at a 19 inch frame size (most Road Frames are sized in cm's) would be way too small for you.
v1k1ng1001
07-12-07, 11:03 AM
keep lookin'
CliftonGK1
07-12-07, 11:51 AM
The Trek 370 Sport is a nice bike. Given the component list, you're looking at 1994, I'd guess. (If it's TIG welded, it's a 94 or later. If it's lugged, it's a 93 or earlier.)
Here's a link to the 1994 Trek Catalogue. (http://www.vintage-trek.com/images/trek/94/Trek94.pdf)
The slope of the top tube is very slight on this model, so a 19" frame is probably going to be a bit small if your height is mostly legs. You might get away with a long seatpost if you're long in the torso and short in the legs. I'm 6'6" and ride a 21" 1991 rigid MTB, and I have a tremendous amount of seatpost sticking out.