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Lack of Knowledge and Indecision...
I'm currently looking for a new (old) road bike and I've spotted three possible choices on my local classifieds, they all should fit fine but the problem is that the images sent to me by the respective owners don't really show me what models of each make are. In the end I don't know if they're really worth the commanding price, which is why I've posted here because I know that as a collective in this forum we have some mighty brains in the Bike community. Pictures are posted below with details in each caption. Larger pics are linked underneath.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/...8c31310c_o.jpg
First we have a green concorde road bike commanding $150 but I believe I can get it down to $100.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/...76d53b8b_o.jpg
Next is a Raleigh Grand Prix in pretty good condition, it's asking $60 but I can probably back him down to $40.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/...22f45b0b_o.jpg
Lastly is a Brentwood Hustler, this is the one that I know the least about and want to know if it's worth the $35 asking price.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/...8c31310c_o.jpg
First we have a green concorde road bike commanding $150 but I believe I can get it down to $100.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/...76d53b8b_o.jpg
Next is a Raleigh Grand Prix in pretty good condition, it's asking $60 but I can probably back him down to $40.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/...22f45b0b_o.jpg
Lastly is a Brentwood Hustler, this is the one that I know the least about and want to know if it's worth the $35 asking price.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
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The first is the best IMO.........You stated they should all fit fine. That looks like a pretty good range of sizes there. From small to really big. What size are you looking for?
Anyways......the Hustler is junk. The other 2 are OK even though they are completly different sizes by a long shot. If I had to guess I'd say the Concorde is a 54cm and the Raleigh is a 60+cm.
Anyways......the Hustler is junk. The other 2 are OK even though they are completly different sizes by a long shot. If I had to guess I'd say the Concorde is a 54cm and the Raleigh is a 60+cm.
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I'm currently looking for a new (old) road bike and I've spotted three possible choices on my local classifieds, they all should fit fine but the problem is that the images sent to me by the respective owners don't really show me what models of each make are. In the end I don't know if they're really worth the commanding price, which is why I've posted here because I know that as a collective in this forum we have some mighty brains in the Bike community. Pictures are posted below with details in each caption. Larger pics are linked underneath.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/...8c31310c_o.jpg
First we have a green concorde road bike commanding $150 but I believe I can get it down to $100.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/...76d53b8b_o.jpg
Next is a Raleigh Grand Prix in pretty good condition, it's asking $60 but I can probably back him down to $40.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/...22f45b0b_o.jpg
Lastly is a Brentwood Hustler, this is the one that I know the least about and want to know if it's worth the $35 asking price.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/...8c31310c_o.jpg
First we have a green concorde road bike commanding $150 but I believe I can get it down to $100.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/...76d53b8b_o.jpg
Next is a Raleigh Grand Prix in pretty good condition, it's asking $60 but I can probably back him down to $40.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/...22f45b0b_o.jpg
Lastly is a Brentwood Hustler, this is the one that I know the least about and want to know if it's worth the $35 asking price.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
If the Concorde fits you, it's the best buy.
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true^ fit first, then buy the Concorde. That's the best bike by a mile, IF it's your size. Otherwise, the Hustler is worth $35 just to have a bike with "hustler" on it, but not to ride.
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thanks a lot guys. I think I'll actually pass on all of them, no one's budging on the prices and they're pretty far away and I don't have a car. Oh well I'll see if something new will come up.
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Sheese, got us all worked up for nuthing. That 1st is actually pretty sweet. Racing geometry/components. White highlites which is hot these days (white stuff cost more). Aero levers, matching white cables, chrome forks. Catch a ride man, it's worth it even at $150 by the look of it. If cheap racing is what yer looking.
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Beachfixies, do you know what size you need?
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I wonder if the Concorde owner would ship. I know a girlie or three that wants a bike like that...
Oops, never mind. I hit the link and it needs a little more than cleanup, for $150.
Oops, never mind. I hit the link and it needs a little more than cleanup, for $150.