Good deal on this older Specialized road bike?
06-29-13, 09:51 AM
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Good deal on this older Specialized road bike?
A local Craigslist seller is selling this Epic for $400 OBO. It has Shimano 150 parts. I like the lugged frame and I'd get some mileage out of the current parts, but I'll eventually start on the upgrade path.
My Gary Fisher hybrid was recently stolen. I haven't purchased a bike in over a decade. Thanks for any opinions.
06-29-13, 12:44 PM
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More of a $300 bike, than $400. I do spy a turbo saddle which could be sold for $40.
if you really want it, I doubt a cash offer of $350 would be turned down.
Is the frame lugged steel or carbon fiber? I would only offer around $250 if it was CF.
fork is probably aluminum.
If you want a lugged steel bike, there are probably better choices out there.
if you really want it, I doubt a cash offer of $350 would be turned down.
Is the frame lugged steel or carbon fiber? I would only offer around $250 if it was CF.
fork is probably aluminum.
If you want a lugged steel bike, there are probably better choices out there.
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06-29-13, 02:17 PM
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$400 for a DT shifter, 105 equipped bike? No.
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06-29-13, 04:41 PM
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+1 it's a $300 bike at best. Wait out the seller. Does it even fit you?
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06-29-13, 07:58 PM
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I agree with the others. Too much.. Nice looking bike, and around my favorite year too, the mid to late 80s. If I was looking for that bike, I might would go $300.. Not looking for it.. I be hard put to go $200.. In the end, it is the buyer's call..
