Does K2 make good bikes?

[Boss Moniker]

Or is it one of those funky brands like Hummer? The reason I ask, is there's a K2 "Enemy" Cyclocross bike on my local Craigslist for $350, with a bunch of goodies. In fact, here's the listing:

2006 model K2 Enemy Cyclocross converted to commuter. Includes cateye bike computer with cadence sensor. Currently has 700x28c Armadilllo tires mounted. I'm including the cross tires as well. I've got the paperwork from REI as well. 54cm.

Frame 7005-series aluminum Cyclecross
Fork Dynamic Carbon
Shifters Shimano 105
Tires WTB Cross Wolf Comp, 7
Seat post Kalloy with carbon fiber shaft
Saddle WTB Rocket V Comp
Pedals Crank Brothers Egg Beater C
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What do you guys think? Is it worth it? A bit of rider background, I'm a fixed-gear commuter and road rider who enjoys long distance rides and used to do mountain biking. I'm a young guy, but reasonably strong. Some of my friends are getting into 'cross, and from what I hear it's a blast, so I could certainly use a tough road bike for this year's season and for commuting. And given the goodies that this comes with (separate set of tires, computer, eggbeaters (which I already use on two of my other bikes), it seems like a good deal. But I'd hate to be wrong :p

[Eider]

You won't get much name recognition, but from what I understand, they make decent bikes. That's a great price.

[JustBrowsing]

Where are you located? I wanna try to swipe this deal out from under you.:D

[M_S]

It's worth it for the parts even if you threw the frame out...

You can harly go wrong with 105 for 350 dollars.

[TimJ]

You would be a super-fool from foolstown, USA if you didn't buy that rig.

K2 makes perfectly decent bikes. They're sold at REI along w/ their house brand, Novara, and they're nice bikes. Maybe a slight step down in terms of design or build quality from another china/taiwan bike company, like Giant or GT or something, but they're fine bikes and $350 is practically giving that sucker away.

What kind of bike can you get for $350? Nothing good. Nothing with parts worth $350 alone. Buy it if it fits and you like it.

[grahny]

Very good deal... go for it.

[idcruiserman]

Funny how no one has heard of K2. They have been around for a long time. Ever heard of Pro-Flex?

[Eider]

Funny how no one has heard of K2. They have been around for a long time. Ever heard of Pro-Flex?

Not till now.

[idcruiserman]

I don't mean to be a jackass. I've had several K2 mountain bikes. They are good value for the money IMO.