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Old 07-06-15, 09:00 AM
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Saxon Super Star 10 Speed

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I am a newbie (female) and I just purchase a used bike from my neighbor for $40.00. Anyhow, I am going to get it check out at the bike shop; But in the meantime , I want
to know if I paid too much for it and should I put additional monies into it, enough to make it safe for me to ride. This bike will be used for casual riding for exercise. I will load some pictures of it; it's a Saxon 10 speed super star( if that means anything). I never heard of this company; He said it was his fathers bike. It has scratches on it, some rush ; he had it hanging in the garage. Hopeyfully, I could use this bike until I purchase a new one . Thanks
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$40 is a bit too much, in my opinion, but that would depend on a couple of things. Where the bicycle is located (hot markets impactsvalue dramatically) and, secondly, the bike's condition.

I this case, were I preparing the bicycle, hoping to ensure road worthiness and safe to use, I would replace cables, cable casings, brake pads, and, probably tires. That would set me back about $60.00, however; I am quite capable of doing the all of the work myself. If I had to pay a bike shop, I would have to add another $60.00 at least, for labor.

So, at best and assuming a bike shop's time will be involved, total repairs will be about $120.00, making the bicycle a $180.00 investment. But you will be on the road. That said...

An old bicycle, such as the one presented, will need lubrication. Again, the bike shop will be involved and tack on another fifty or sixty bucks. I guess you can see where this is going.

The bicycle is not really worth spending a lot of money on, in my opinion. For the total you will have invested, you could get a much nicer and better bicycle in better shape. Again, my opinion.
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did your neighbour purchase the machine in israel?
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thank you guys for responding quickly. I am taking your advice; and really thinking about if I should pay that much more to replace parts. Anyhow, I am not sure if its from Israel or not. He does have an accent but I never ask him where he's from. Ok, I will keep you posted on my decision.
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