Hybrid Bicycles - Need some advice - is this worth the price?

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golfer745
04-22-11, 07:26 PM
Hey everyone! I really don't know much about the price of bikes, but am looking to get a hybrid for road/bike path riding.
Was hoping to get your input on the bike at this link:
http://sarasota.craigslist.org/bik/2340989812.html

I am open to suggestions (brand, model number) for getting a reasonably priced bike in the hybrid category.

Thanks, your assistance is much appreciated!:thumb:

LongIslandTom
04-22-11, 09:51 PM
Heck no. $340 for an 8-year-old bike from 2003 that retailed for $440 when it was new is not a good deal at all.

This is the bike from that Craigslist ad: http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2003&Brand=Trek&Model=Navigator+300&Type=bike

I wouldn't pay more than $150 for that bike.
nwbikeman
04-22-11, 10:09 PM
$400 will get you a new Trek.

AdelaaR
04-23-11, 01:50 AM
Yeah $340 for a used bike is absurd.
Between $100 and $200 seems reasonable.
golfer745
04-23-11, 07:37 AM
Thanks everyone for your input! I like to be an informed consumer, and you are taking me down that road!
So glad I asked!