Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Fuji Fixie - Thoughts on a decent offer

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sesq
08-25-12, 05:43 PM
I came across this post on craiglist:
http://collegestation.craigslist.org/bik/3223511108.html
the bike seems like it needs a bit of fixing up but I don't know the ballpark of repair costs. Could any 1 give some estimates as well as a decent buy price?
I noticed it is missing rear brakes... which is odd...

IvyCap
08-25-12, 05:51 PM
it's nice but definitely overpriced.
seau grateau
08-25-12, 05:59 PM
it's nice but definitely overpriced.

Very much so. Pump included is cool, but way overpriced especially considering it needs "tubes/possibly tires". Those alone could run you another $100 depending on what you buy. Not having a rear brake is actually very common on fixed gear bikes. And I wouldn't use the guy's lock if I were you. Buy a new one to make sure some dude isn't carrying your spare key around.

sesq
08-25-12, 06:27 PM
Does 250$ seem like a fair price? or is that too low/high?
IvyCap
08-25-12, 07:15 PM
The highlights of that bike are the cranks and wheelset. Ask him for proof that it's a fuji or try and ask what year and do some research just to be sure it's a fuji. Because there aren't any signs of it being a fuji.
Bat56
08-25-12, 10:01 PM
That fork... Do you have a better picture of the dropouts? I'm thinking it looks like a Ross... But maybe Fuji did that too. Or maybe I'm seeing things.

http://i.imgur.com/VTFRy.png

Don't buy it until you verify the frame.
IvyCap
08-25-12, 10:39 PM
whoa...... did not even notice that