Is this bike worth $100 ?
10-01-06, 10:31 AM
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Is this bike worth $100 ?
I am thinking of buying this bike, and the asking price is $100. Is it worth it?
Yes, I know it's older, but I just need a cheap bike to get off road with, and money's tight.
https://smithtech.org/bike/bike.jpg
Yes, I know it's older, but I just need a cheap bike to get off road with, and money's tight.
https://smithtech.org/bike/bike.jpg
10-01-06, 10:37 AM
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Not sure yet. It's a 15" frame, which is what I need, but I will be having to meet the seller halfway, as it's a pretty good distance from me.
10-01-06, 11:15 AM
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how tall are you? 4 ft? well if it fits you. i had the same bike that i got from a police auction for $25. i rode the crap out of it. replaced the frount tire twice and the back once.
its a worthy bike, i would get it i loved mine!
its a worthy bike, i would get it i loved mine!
10-01-06, 11:25 AM
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For $100? No.
I'd pay $70 max
I'd pay $70 max
10-01-06, 11:25 AM
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I ride a 15 1/2" bianchi and am 5'6" short. If it fits then go for it.
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10-01-06, 11:31 AM
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how tall are you? 4 ft?
10-01-06, 12:44 PM
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The stem looks wierd, like supcom said. Can the seller produce some bill of sale showing that he bought the bike from someone, or a bike shop?
After you check to see that, can you ride the bike for long periods of time? Does it fit you well enough that you can tolerate it?
After you check to see that, can you ride the bike for long periods of time? Does it fit you well enough that you can tolerate it?
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I'd get an explanation on the stem/fork issue. If that is satisfactory AND it fits and you see no other issues, than it is probably worth it.
