Which one is worth it?
07-20-16, 04:23 PM
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Which one is worth it?
Hi, I want to start riding and i'm buying my first road bike and was wondering which of these do you think i should go for, assuming they fit my size which i am 5'6". It'd be helpful if you can rate them from best to worst:
1991 Bianchi Trofeo ($185): 56cm, 10 speed.
21 speed Peugeot ($250):
Peugeot ($150):
Peugeot ($49):
Bianchi Trofeo ($750): 8-speed, Mid-80s, 56cm, Celeste, Campy Mirage components, 3ttt, Miche wheel set
https://images.craigslist.org/00C0C_...o8_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00G0G_...58_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00x0x_...tB_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00707_...gQ_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00p0p_...qm_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00h0h_...Tm_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00p0p_...Tc_600x450.jpg
1991 Club Fuji ($140): New seat, New tires
https://images.craigslist.org/00O0O_...JU_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00m0m_...Y0_600x450.jpg
Pinarello ($700): 52
Thank you
1991 Bianchi Trofeo ($185): 56cm, 10 speed.
21 speed Peugeot ($250):
Peugeot ($150):
Peugeot ($49):
Bianchi Trofeo ($750): 8-speed, Mid-80s, 56cm, Celeste, Campy Mirage components, 3ttt, Miche wheel set
https://images.craigslist.org/00C0C_...o8_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00G0G_...58_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00x0x_...tB_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00707_...gQ_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00p0p_...qm_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00h0h_...Tm_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00p0p_...Tc_600x450.jpg
1991 Club Fuji ($140): New seat, New tires
https://images.craigslist.org/00O0O_...JU_600x450.jpg
https://images.craigslist.org/00m0m_...Y0_600x450.jpg
Pinarello ($700): 52
Thank you
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You have a very wide range of bikes there, in size and desirability. A lot of them won't fit you. Saying more is hard on many without more info and better photos. Perhaps the CL links, how you plan to use the bike, and your comfort level with bike maintenance, and your budget?
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You have a very wide range of bikes there, in size and desirability. A lot of them won't fit you. Saying more is hard on many without more info and better photos. Perhaps the CL links, how you plan to use the bike, and your comfort level with bike maintenance, and your budget?
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You have a very wide range of bikes there, in size and desirability. A lot of them won't fit you. Saying more is hard on many without more info and better photos. Perhaps the CL links, how you plan to use the bike, and your comfort level with bike maintenance, and your budget?
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The 1991 Trofeo and the $150 Peugeot are very likely to be too big for you, and the Fuji may be as well.
The 80's Bianchi doesn't look like a 56cm. It might fit you, and the Pinarello probably would too. These both look like pretty nice bikes, but you're paying a lot for Campagnolo components which are nice but probably have as much of their cost associated with bling as utility. The 21-speed Peugeot looks fairly basic. I can't tell much about it from the picture, but I'd guess that it is over-priced by about $100.
The 80's Bianchi doesn't look like a 56cm. It might fit you, and the Pinarello probably would too. These both look like pretty nice bikes, but you're paying a lot for Campagnolo components which are nice but probably have as much of their cost associated with bling as utility. The 21-speed Peugeot looks fairly basic. I can't tell much about it from the picture, but I'd guess that it is over-priced by about $100.
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The 1991 Trofeo and the $150 Peugeot are very likely to be too big for you, and the Fuji may be as well.
The 80's Bianchi doesn't look like a 56cm. It might fit you, and the Pinarello probably would too. These both look like pretty nice bikes, but you're paying a lot for Campagnolo components which are nice but probably have as much of their cost associated with bling as utility. The 21-speed Peugeot looks fairly basic. I can't tell much about it from the picture, but I'd guess that it is over-priced by about $100.
The 80's Bianchi doesn't look like a 56cm. It might fit you, and the Pinarello probably would too. These both look like pretty nice bikes, but you're paying a lot for Campagnolo components which are nice but probably have as much of their cost associated with bling as utility. The 21-speed Peugeot looks fairly basic. I can't tell much about it from the picture, but I'd guess that it is over-priced by about $100.
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The 1991 Trofeo and the $150 Peugeot are very likely to be too big for you, and the Fuji may be as well.
The 80's Bianchi doesn't look like a 56cm. It might fit you, and the Pinarello probably would too. These both look like pretty nice bikes, but you're paying a lot for Campagnolo components which are nice but probably have as much of their cost associated with bling as utility. The 21-speed Peugeot looks fairly basic. I can't tell much about it from the picture, but I'd guess that it is over-priced by about $100.
The 80's Bianchi doesn't look like a 56cm. It might fit you, and the Pinarello probably would too. These both look like pretty nice bikes, but you're paying a lot for Campagnolo components which are nice but probably have as much of their cost associated with bling as utility. The 21-speed Peugeot looks fairly basic. I can't tell much about it from the picture, but I'd guess that it is over-priced by about $100.
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I agree with all that, except I have no opinion on the price of the Peugeot (just my ignorance). The 80's Bianchi and the Pinarello are sexy bikes. I don't know those models to know if they're decent deals, but they look nice. Maybe repost with just the CL link on those two bikes. There are a lot of Italian bike experts here who will likely weigh in if you narrow this down.
https://offerupnow.com/item/detail/1...d-peugeot-bike
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5653889677.html
https://offerupnow.com/item/detail/81368997/bicycle
07-21-16, 07:04 AM
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I would start all over. The black Peugeot is overpriced, the other bikes are generally the wrong size. You need a 52-54", or 21" seat tube.
It's too bad the bike below is a bit large because a Miyata 914 at $175 is well priced (calling @top506)
Vintage Road Bikes $75 and up
Cannondales are always fun, especially for $150
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5634716742.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5643547312.html
Another Miyata
https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/bik/5644334698.html
READ UP mytenspeeds.com to know how to inspect and what to look for.
It's too bad the bike below is a bit large because a Miyata 914 at $175 is well priced (calling @top506)
Vintage Road Bikes $75 and up
Cannondales are always fun, especially for $150
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5634716742.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5643547312.html
Another Miyata
https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/bik/5644334698.html
READ UP mytenspeeds.com to know how to inspect and what to look for.
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I would start all over. The black Peugeot is overpriced, the other bikes are generally the wrong size. You need a 52-54", or 21" seat tube.
It's too bad the bike below is a bit large because a Miyata 914 at $175 is well priced (calling @top506)
Vintage Road Bikes $75 and up
Cannondales are always fun, especially for $150
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5634716742.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5643547312.html
Another Miyata
https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/bik/5644334698.html
READ UP mytenspeeds.com to know how to inspect and what to look for.
It's too bad the bike below is a bit large because a Miyata 914 at $175 is well priced (calling @top506)
Vintage Road Bikes $75 and up
Cannondales are always fun, especially for $150
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5634716742.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5643547312.html
Another Miyata
https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/bik/5644334698.html
READ UP mytenspeeds.com to know how to inspect and what to look for.
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5634716742.html
I also found this one but idk if it's also too big or overpriced:
https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/bik/5687529427.html
and lastly these 2 bianchi's one seems to be a 2002 campione the other may be a 2015 campione:
https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/bid/5665702637.html
https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col...682170638.html
Edit: oh and how much would you buy that peugeot? or would you not buy it at all. I saw this forum of people loving there peugeot which looks the same as that one:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...-bikes-72.html
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07-21-16, 01:56 PM
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Grab that Club Fuji & ride it like it's a beater.
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07-21-16, 02:23 PM
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Hey i found 3 bikes all in my size, they all cost $130 i was wondering if any of them are worth it:
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5684104542.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5684137737.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5684160901.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5684104542.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5684137737.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/5684160901.html
07-21-16, 03:03 PM
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Raleigh is too big and the Peugeot, meh.
But if you're riding where the air and water are salty, I'd go for the Cannondale aluminum frame.
Raleigh is too big and the Peugeot, meh.
But if you're riding where the air and water are salty, I'd go for the Cannondale aluminum frame.
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well luckily the air and water are not salty where i am, also do you happen to know what year that panasonic is and how much it should cost?
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