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wrigh003
10-09-03, 07:46 PM
There's a Giant Rincon that my next door neighbor is letting sit unwatched, unchained, unmoved, and unloved (totally exposed to rain, etc.) on the shared front walkway of my apartment. It's been there, not moving, for weeks. It's a 17" frame (It says so right on the side), which might be a bit too smallish for me, but I wouldn't know unless I test rode it.

If I was to knock on their door and say "would you like to sell this bike you don't ride---" What would be a good opening offer?

Any ideas? I've been batting around the idea of getting a bike for some time, and if I could score a cheap one, that would rock.

KleinMp99
10-09-03, 08:55 PM
Take it for a test ride, then ask questions.
Raiyn
10-10-03, 12:13 AM
Bolt cutters and / or a cordless Dremel would allow you to rescue the unloved orphan.

a2psyklnut
10-10-03, 07:10 AM
If it's been neglected, offer $50 and see what happens. I wouldn't pay more than $100 for the Rinchon if it's been neglected/abused.

L8R
wrigh003
10-10-03, 04:17 PM
What does a new (or equivalent) bike go for? It's got Shim. Acera front and rear derailleurs, grip shifters, and an RST fork.

Totally nothing special, just wondered if it would even be worth asking about.

For fifty bucks, it might be a maybe, maybe, but only if it feels right.
a2psyklnut
10-10-03, 04:47 PM
That's about a $300 bike new! Maybe a bit more $350 tops!

According to your description of the condition of it, $50 is about all it's worth. If it was in good shape, No rust, everything worked well, no signs of tire wear, I'd go $100. Any more than that and you can do better buying another bike.

L8R
ngateguy
10-10-03, 04:51 PM
Move, then take it for a test ride ;)
a2psyklnut
10-10-03, 04:54 PM
Whoa! Bad Karma! Don't do that!

I've had several bikes stolen, it really really sucks!

L8R