So, I got a new bike.
09-22-04, 06:39 AM
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So, I got a new bike.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7102945656
The guy selling it seemed to be on the level and very nice when I corresponded with him, so I decided to buy it. I'm mildly worried that it will be a little too small, but the frame seems to be almost the same size as some other bikes that I've ridden and liked. I feel like I've taken a gamble here, since I haven't ridden the bike yet. I also feel like it was a pretty good price and I'll be able to sell it if I don't like it. I'm so excited!
The guy selling it seemed to be on the level and very nice when I corresponded with him, so I decided to buy it. I'm mildly worried that it will be a little too small, but the frame seems to be almost the same size as some other bikes that I've ridden and liked. I feel like I've taken a gamble here, since I haven't ridden the bike yet. I also feel like it was a pretty good price and I'll be able to sell it if I don't like it. I'm so excited!
09-22-04, 10:07 AM
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if you ask me, yes. 
congrats.
congrats.
09-26-04, 03:01 PM
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Finally got my bike and got a chance to ride it a few times. I really like it a lot. I had a Trek Hybrid before (my brother wants it back now) and this bike really rocks it. The shifting seems so smooth, the drivetrain feels more solid, and it just feels better.
I feel like the price was good, too. If I end up not liking it, I think that I can sell it and get a good deal of money back.
I feel like the price was good, too. If I end up not liking it, I think that I can sell it and get a good deal of money back.
09-28-04, 11:59 AM
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If the product description is on the up and up, you got the kind of deal I thought didn't exist any more on ebay. I would have jumped on it in a hot second! Congratulations.
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09-28-04, 12:14 PM
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I prefer frames smaller than 'sized' for me. I xc, mtb etc and it is important to be able to muscle the frame when doing 'tricky' riding. A frame a bit too large and you're over and out.
I like the look of your bike chris, I believe you have a very sweet bike.
Steel is the smoothest, nice components, the price is great. Glad the 'bay crapshoot came out a peach.
Ride on.
I like the look of your bike chris, I believe you have a very sweet bike.
Steel is the smoothest, nice components, the price is great. Glad the 'bay crapshoot came out a peach.
Ride on.
09-30-04, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DanO220
If the product description is on the up and up, you got the kind of deal I thought didn't exist any more on ebay. I would have jumped on it in a hot second! Congratulations.
DanO
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