Notices
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) Looking to lose that spare tire? Ideal weight 200+? Frustrated being a large cyclist in a sport geared for the ultra-light? Learn about the bikes and parts that can take the abuse of a heavier cyclist, how to keep your body going while losing the weight, and get support from others who've been successful.

Used bike help

Old 08-07-13, 10:55 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 201

Bikes: 2012 Cinelli Xperience

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Used bike help

Was cruising CL and found this add.
https://charlottesville.craigslist.or...979000758.html

It looks to be a 2008 model. Looks a little dirty and shows some wear which makes me wonder about how well maintained it has been, but when I looked up the specs on it, it seemed to have what I've been looking for.
https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...baix+Pro+(USA)

Assuming it is not too beat up and everything is in working order, and that it fits me size wise. Do you think this could make a good first road bike?
LabRat2k3 is offline  
Old 08-07-13, 11:09 PM
  #2  
got the climbing bug
 
jsigone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Diego
Posts: 10,203

Bikes: one for everything

Mentioned: 81 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 632 Post(s)
Liked 908 Times in 273 Posts
looks like a great bike for $400. Also a larger size bike, like a 58. I'd assume you're about 6ft tall if you want to be comfy on there. Stem and seatpost can always be swapped out for a better fit.

I'd change out the cables, bar tape, and fresh tubes for any used bike I buy. And a good cleaning session.
__________________
Rule #10 // It never gets easier, you just go faster.
jsigone is offline  
Old 08-07-13, 11:14 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 201

Bikes: 2012 Cinelli Xperience

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
No I'm a short, round guy at 5'8" so it may be too big for me. I don't know enough about bikes to tell how big it was from the pics. Still might be worth taking the ride over to look at it and see how it feels.
LabRat2k3 is offline  
Old 08-07-13, 11:23 PM
  #4  
got the climbing bug
 
jsigone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Diego
Posts: 10,203

Bikes: one for everything

Mentioned: 81 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 632 Post(s)
Liked 908 Times in 273 Posts
whats your inseam? The owner of that bike looks to have a 33-34" inseam but longer torso and arms to run the 130mm stem. Just guessing but you'd need a 90-100mm stem and 0 set back seatpost to make it fit you better.
__________________
Rule #10 // It never gets easier, you just go faster.
jsigone is offline  
Old 08-08-13, 12:15 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 201

Bikes: 2012 Cinelli Xperience

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
My measured inseam is only 31 inches so this may be just a little big for me. Guess I could always attach some 2x4 blocks to the pedals, or find some platform cycling shoes . I still may send the seller a email to find out the dimensions or the bike.
LabRat2k3 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Chourizo
Road Cycling
9
07-25-18 07:02 AM
PatrickGSR94
Road Cycling
17
09-20-12 09:16 AM
UMassAm
Bicycle Mechanics
18
07-25-12 10:32 AM
BayAreaUser
Road Cycling
35
10-28-10 02:53 PM
cpsqlrwn
Classic & Vintage
9
03-21-10 07:35 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.