Which of these appears to be the best deal?
04-04-09, 09:13 AM
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Which of these appears to be the best deal?
Hi guys,
Still trying to find a bike for my brothers fiancee. I came across this guy that sells a lot of bikes on CL and was wondering which of these would be the best quality for the money. Any Input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...tomSport52.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...rixgreen53.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...RSemipro52.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...t=BST70052.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...jiSagres52.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...netwelve53.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...wnWSblue52.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ortdelux53.jpg
Still trying to find a bike for my brothers fiancee. I came across this guy that sells a lot of bikes on CL and was wondering which of these would be the best quality for the money. Any Input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...tomSport52.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...rixgreen53.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...RSemipro52.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...t=BST70052.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...jiSagres52.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...netwelve53.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...wnWSblue52.jpg
https://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ortdelux53.jpg
04-04-09, 09:16 AM
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They all seem fairly priced, maybe you could narrow it down to which ones might fit?
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1. SR
2. Bridgestone (the triple might make it #1 if you live in a very hilly area)
3. Fuji
2. Bridgestone (the triple might make it #1 if you live in a very hilly area)
3. Fuji
04-04-09, 09:38 AM
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Bridgestone T700 is the best in my opinion. It's a full touring rig, so it's likely to be a bit heavier than a comparable road bike (which many of the other offers are NOT - they are probably as heavy or heavier), but it'll also be a very stable ride, and it's got the widest range of gearing for hilly riding.
My second vote is for the SR Semi Pro. Nice frame and nice components.
I wouldn't touch the rest for the asking prices.
With any of them, expect you'll need to do some work. Some of those saddles are absolute garbage, he mentions a wobbly wheel on the SR, etc. It's likely they all need lube and adjustments, maybe new brake pads and tires, possibly new cables. The weak spot on many vintage used bikes is the wheels, but then even modern entry level LBS bikes come with subpar wheelsets.
My second vote is for the SR Semi Pro. Nice frame and nice components.
I wouldn't touch the rest for the asking prices.
With any of them, expect you'll need to do some work. Some of those saddles are absolute garbage, he mentions a wobbly wheel on the SR, etc. It's likely they all need lube and adjustments, maybe new brake pads and tires, possibly new cables. The weak spot on many vintage used bikes is the wheels, but then even modern entry level LBS bikes come with subpar wheelsets.
04-04-09, 09:55 AM
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Forgot to add, from an investment perspective, the T700 is the best value. It would probably have the strongest resale value of those listed above.
04-04-09, 09:59 AM
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I think the 600 group n the SR makes it the better bike IF you don't need the triple on the Bridgestone.
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It looks like a couple of the bikes are for sale by the same person. That's good since you can look at more than 1 bike in the same trip.
I noticed you are in Murrieta in SD county and some of the listings are on Orange County CL. Don't they have bikes for sale down there? Just curious.
I noticed you are in Murrieta in SD county and some of the listings are on Orange County CL. Don't they have bikes for sale down there? Just curious.
04-04-09, 10:07 AM
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I don't know if I agree with that. Early 600 wasn't all that great, and it looks like the Bridgestone might have the early Deore deerhead mechs, which are vastly superior (though touring specific).
04-04-09, 10:08 AM
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04-04-09, 10:16 AM
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Looks like the T700 may be an '85:
https://sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/...one-t-700.html
In addition to its quality, it comes with the cachet of the Bridgestone name, which has a cult following (yes, this model predates Grant Petersen, but the T700 is still highly regarded), and the fact that it's a full touring frame with top of the line components adds to the value.
I think the example offered for sale is actually underpriced, which can't be said of the others.
https://sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/...one-t-700.html
In addition to its quality, it comes with the cachet of the Bridgestone name, which has a cult following (yes, this model predates Grant Petersen, but the T700 is still highly regarded), and the fact that it's a full touring frame with top of the line components adds to the value.
I think the example offered for sale is actually underpriced, which can't be said of the others.
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1. Bridgestone
2. SR
3. Miyata: If you can get the seller to put the drop bars back on the bike, along with the appropriate levers. A good flipper should have ample supply of such parts.
+1 Bridgestone is the best investment, and priced below market.
2. SR
3. Miyata: If you can get the seller to put the drop bars back on the bike, along with the appropriate levers. A good flipper should have ample supply of such parts.
+1 Bridgestone is the best investment, and priced below market.
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I'd have to agree about the Bridgestone being #1. Then the SR, then the Fuji. IMHO the Raleigh and the Nishiki are overpriced, especially compared to his other bikes.
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Surprisingly there's alot of differences between them.
Some have DT shifters some have stem.
Some are indexed some arent't.
Some have steel frames some dont.
In my eyes it looks like either:
SR: Early 80's no tech. Sport bike geometry.
Bridgestone: Triple with eylets for racks, panniers etc. Touring bike geometry.
Miyata: Indexed gears possibly a cassette hub. It has flat bars and a super skinny mens saddle. Sport bike geometry. May take a few bucks to set it up right.
I'd take the Miyata over the SR just because its newer and indexed. If shes a sporty kinda girl and is active and likes to get out and do stuff buy the Miyata. If she's a more laid back its Sunday and sunny out lets go bike ridding kinda girl buy the Bridgestone.
Some have DT shifters some have stem.
Some are indexed some arent't.
Some have steel frames some dont.
In my eyes it looks like either:
SR: Early 80's no tech. Sport bike geometry.
Bridgestone: Triple with eylets for racks, panniers etc. Touring bike geometry.
Miyata: Indexed gears possibly a cassette hub. It has flat bars and a super skinny mens saddle. Sport bike geometry. May take a few bucks to set it up right.
I'd take the Miyata over the SR just because its newer and indexed. If shes a sporty kinda girl and is active and likes to get out and do stuff buy the Miyata. If she's a more laid back its Sunday and sunny out lets go bike ridding kinda girl buy the Bridgestone.
