Road Cycling - How much is too much???

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Sterling
03-14-02, 08:45 PM
I have recently come across a deal for a used Basso. The bike is 8 years old and has approx. 9000 miles on the columbos slx frame. This bake has been impeccably maintained and comes with a dura-ace/ultegra mix and falls into my budget of under 1000. The bike specs out as a good fit according to the fit kit.

Sterling
03-14-02, 08:47 PM
Sorry I need to finish my post!!! How many miles are too many for a frame??? The bike in question was ridden mostly recreationally and for some touring. Thanks
velocipedio
03-14-02, 09:50 PM
A lot of people do more than 9,000 miles in a year. Considering the longevity of steel, particularlu Columbys SLX, 9,000 miles isn't a lot. If you were buying the bike from me, it would be a little more than a year old, with my annual mileage.

wellshorton
03-15-02, 07:24 PM
I agree. 9K miles is not alot. More importantly how well was it taken care of? You could always pulls some bearing and take a look.

Wells
roadbuzz
03-18-02, 10:21 AM
Have a shop check the frame alignment, to make sure it hasn't been bent or damaged.