General Cycling Discussion - Help! Need Advice Fast Ebay Auction Ends in 1 hour Bianchi Campione

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k.devin
12-05-07, 10:53 AM
This may be a stupid question but hey I'm a novice. A friend just got a Mercier Kilo TT from Bikesdirect.
Now it's coming with free brakes and free freewheel. I was about to purchase one, but then I saw this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140184551171&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123

Do I go with the brand new bike (not sure of the quality), or the used Bianchi?

apclassic9
12-05-07, 11:37 AM
it looks like an older bike; if you're looking for a TT bike, this steel bike will probably weigh in on the heavy side, and down tube shifters are located on the tube, NOT the handlebars (just in case you didn't know). I don't know if I'd go $300 for it... and, make sure, if you're going for it, that it's the right size!
k.devin
12-05-07, 11:51 AM
Thanks for the reply. I'm trying to avoid a heavy bike so I'll be going with the Mercier.