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eric von zipper 01-10-08 11:10 AM

need opinions
 
As an entry level mt. bike, should I pull the trigger on this Yukon? He's asking $200, might be able to get him a little lower b/c he's been trying to sell it for 7-8 months now. Good deal for this bike?

His ad says:
2006 Giant Yukon Mnt. Bike. Great condition, well maintained and only light trail use.
http://mulletrock.googlepages.com/yu...yukon-full.jpg

Cypress 01-10-08 11:17 AM

I wouldn't recommend shooting a bike. It's constructed mostly of metal - which could cause a ricochet.

I'm pretty sure the guy who owns it would be pissed as well.

eric von zipper 01-10-08 11:19 AM

I figure it'd be safer/cheaper than shooting my g/f. I keed. I keed. I would never shoot a bike.

Cypress 01-10-08 11:27 AM

I would like to add that the bike looks like a "women specific" ride.

Cannondaler 01-10-08 11:34 AM

It does look like a womans frame.

eric von zipper 01-10-08 11:37 AM

Haha. Goes to show how much I know about mt. bikes. Thanks for pointing that out. I still might buy it for target practice.;)

Cannondaler 01-10-08 11:38 AM

Although here is this years men's model and it has a somewhat similiar fram
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/...80/29353/zoom/

Cannondaler 01-10-08 11:42 AM

I think that is the men's version for 06. I found this store that has one and it doesn't say it is a ladies frame.
http://www.colonelsbikes.com/giant_mtn.shtml

apclassic9 01-10-08 11:49 AM

it looks like you could get it new for the same price?

Cypress 01-10-08 11:49 AM

I'd still call you a woman, but what can you do.

eric von zipper 01-10-08 11:50 AM

Ah. Ok. Thanks, Cannondaler. I have my eye on a Cannondale F400 too, which I would rather have, but if it falls through I still might consider the Yukon. I'm mostly on the road, but thought it would be fun to get a little muddy and I didn't want to drop a lot of cash. So, this one still might work out.

eric von zipper 01-10-08 11:52 AM


Originally Posted by apclassic9 (Post 5958838)
it looks like you could get it new for the same price?


200$ or less vs 500$? not the same price in my world.

eric von zipper 01-10-08 11:53 AM


Originally Posted by Cypress (Post 5958839)
I'd still call you a woman, but what can you do.


Eh, sticks n stones. :p

Cannondaler 01-10-08 12:00 PM

Definitely go with the cannondale if you can.

Not that I'm partial to Cannondales or anything.

Cypress 01-10-08 12:00 PM

Buy the F400. srsly.

eric von zipper 01-10-08 12:20 PM

Yeah, I want the C-dale and I hope the auction doesn't get out of my budget. Thanks.

bikingthings 01-10-08 12:40 PM

the bike is cheap!, you should get it and sell it on ebay and make about $150

eric von zipper 01-13-08 06:29 PM

Woohoo. I picked up the c-dale f400 today. Love it! Came with 2 sets of disc wheels: one set of knobbies and one set of slicks. Pictures coming soon.

Cypress 01-13-08 06:33 PM

Good show.

Looking forward to the pics.

eric von zipper 01-13-08 08:43 PM

Couple of quick pics. Better ones to come.

Cannondale f400 L. Came with 2 sets of wheels: sun ryhno lites w/ knobbies and Sun Black eye w/ slicks both with Shimano Deore hubs. Mixed sram x7 and shimano components. TruVativ Isoflow crankset. Not a fan of the saddle and prolly gonna replace it.

Took it for a ride with the slicks on this evening. Fun stuff. Look fwd. to getting it on the trails.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/...a2b91dd5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2290/...3e16dacd_b.jpg

Cypress 01-13-08 09:27 PM

Nice bike, but HOLY STEM.


As long as it fits, it's fine by me.

Oleanshoebox 01-13-08 10:46 PM

niceness

M_S 01-14-08 12:12 AM

Definitely needs a bigger saddle.

Nice ride. Headshock bikes always look nice and clean to me.

FizzyPop 01-14-08 06:59 AM

Ride it like you stole it :)

BFG 01-14-08 07:50 AM

Ride it like it's your girlfriend's sister.


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