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07-10-13, 01:50 PM
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Looking for a second opinion
Hey so i've been looking for a new bike to ride this summer
and I found this one https://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nv...901102569.html
I got the price down to 300 but I want to see what people think
Is this bike worth it? Thanks
and I found this one https://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nv...901102569.html
I got the price down to 300 but I want to see what people think
Is this bike worth it? Thanks
07-10-13, 03:12 PM
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Meh...$300 is quite a bit for what could be a fancy department store 12 speed. I'd go 60 maybe on an unknown roadbike.
07-10-13, 03:24 PM
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07-10-13, 05:16 PM
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Seller says it is a race frame. Race frames don't usually have eyelets for racks/fenders, but that's not a bad thing if you are looking for a commuter.
Regardless, this is still a pass.
Regardless, this is still a pass.
07-11-13, 01:56 AM
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"Its a 21 inch frame, fits me a 5'11" male well, the seat and handle bars are adjustable, so it should be able to fit larger and smaller adults. My new bike is actually a little bit smaller."
This alone should tell you the seller doesn't really know what he's talking about. It appears to be at least a decent frame (forged dropouts and integrated derailleur hanger, this isn't department store crap), but with the complete jumble of components on it, it's obviously a "clear out the parts bin" build. His $450 asking price is simply delusional. At the $300 you have him at, you're still getting ripped off big time. I think about $150 would be an appropriate price for this one.
This alone should tell you the seller doesn't really know what he's talking about. It appears to be at least a decent frame (forged dropouts and integrated derailleur hanger, this isn't department store crap), but with the complete jumble of components on it, it's obviously a "clear out the parts bin" build. His $450 asking price is simply delusional. At the $300 you have him at, you're still getting ripped off big time. I think about $150 would be an appropriate price for this one.
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