jcasetnl

I found a DT IX FS on CL in my area for a couple hundred bucks with a few extra bells like bar ends and the rear rack. In doing a little research, it appears that model was made in 06/07. Is that correct?

Also, what's the general opinion of this model? I see DT is a generally respected brand but are there any obvious gotchas with this particular model?

Is 200 a decent price assuming the condition is good?

Bike will be used for light commuting (1.5 miles each way to work - walking is just too boring) and tooling around the city. I have a trek mtb for trail riding.

I am around 5' 10" 200lbs.

I am pretty easy to please with bikes. It just has to feel pretty solid and not fall apart while I'm on it.

Thanks in advance!

Lalato

If it's in good condition, that's a decent enough price, but you may be able to talk them down further. You won't know unless you ask.

I don't personally own a Downtube, but I've been on these forums for a few years, and I have not seen any problems related to this model. As you noted, it's a respected brand overall. No gotchas that I can think of.

jcasetnl

I went ahead and bought it. It's in good not great shape and should clean up fine. The QR bushings are pretty worn on the handlebars and where it folds but I didn't see any rust or anything.

Niked

I own a DT 8FS and it feels solid. However, it does not like to be folded and is rather untidy when it is.