Iron horse question
06-10-13, 12:05 PM
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Iron horse question
Thinking about getting this, what do y'all think? A good buy?
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/bik/3809699433.html
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/bik/3809699433.html
06-10-13, 01:04 PM
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06-10-13, 01:40 PM
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The bikes are all overpriced. The Specialized is harder to price -- would need an accurate parts spec to tell for sure. The entry-level Hardrock 29's are about $600 new.
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Those poster sure are good salemen! Sheesh, pricy indeed. Iron Horse has always been a solid name. I like that Hardtail, at about $600 most. Probably more like $450.
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Which to buy?
Are any of these worth the money? Wanting a specialized hardrock, but if there is something better for the same price or even lower, than I will be all over that!
https://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/1356868/
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/3859474310.html
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/bik/3809699433.html
https://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/1356868/
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/3859474310.html
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/bik/3809699433.html
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06-10-13, 06:52 PM
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The SC has the most accurate price. A chameleon is a bit different from the two XC bikes -- a bit slacker, more travel.
The IH should be closer to $400.
Again, the Spec can be had new for $580 -- the Reba does not make it worth $800 IMO.
The IH should be closer to $400.
Again, the Spec can be had new for $580 -- the Reba does not make it worth $800 IMO.
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A good place to cross reference bikes would be www.bikepedia.com. Most bikes on there will list the MSRP. General rule of them, is paying half or less of the original MSRP.
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I like underdogs! Specialized is solid and supports community rides around here so I should show em some love, but I can't.
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