FYI Paketa for sale on Ebay
10-12-15, 12:57 PM
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not coming up when I search ebay for "Paketa"
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10-13-15, 01:33 PM
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Thanks.
I think they're going to have trouble with that starting bid of $7450. New V2 frame is $6395, and that build looks fairly mid to low end. I'm betting you could get that new from Paketa for $2000 or so more than the starting bid
I think they're going to have trouble with that starting bid of $7450. New V2 frame is $6395, and that build looks fairly mid to low end. I'm betting you could get that new from Paketa for $2000 or so more than the starting bid
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10-13-15, 01:51 PM
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Yeah I think its worth more like $4000
10-13-15, 04:11 PM
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No sir. That's a V2r. Starting price for the frameset new = $8800. It's a bargain if you can get it for $7450.
10-13-15, 04:46 PM
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Also, something's a little fishy about the provenance of the bike. It's an odd mix of components.
Like they somehow came upon the frame, and just threw together parts. I'd want to know history, and look carefully at it for corrosion, and damage.
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10-13-15, 06:15 PM
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Odd it isn't badged or being sold as a V2r, but the photos do show the proprietary "r" chainstay yoke present on V2r frames.
A shame it has such a outdated drivetrain.
Frames are like cars, components are like clothes. Either way, hardly anyone wants the smell of the previous owner.
A shame it has such a outdated drivetrain.
Frames are like cars, components are like clothes. Either way, hardly anyone wants the smell of the previous owner.
10-13-15, 06:18 PM
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"Tandem V2 bike Paketa with transfer belt drive located on rt side,both derailleus,brakeand shifter shimano dura-ace,sandles Fizi`z aleante,seatport,sterm handlebar carbon,pedal keo carbon and cranksets fron FSA,rear shimano 105.Tandem bike was buy 2011 only frame and transfer belt drive ,the other component were bought other storeThe wheel model Velocity rim and hub aluminum 32 spoke from and rear,the wheel had zipp stiker.The tandem tube seat 54/44,my height 5.9 my wife 5.2,rear space 135mm."
10-13-15, 06:30 PM
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It is an odd bird for sure, but a steal if it's legit. Or, it could be a steal, as in stolen.
10-13-15, 08:36 PM
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You obviously know more about Paketas, so I don't doubt your conclusion that it's VR2.
However, the fact that it's not marketed as such adds a red flag.
+1 on getting a serial number and calling Paketa if you're looking at this bike.
However, the fact that it's not marketed as such adds a red flag.
+1 on getting a serial number and calling Paketa if you're looking at this bike.
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10-14-15, 12:19 AM
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The componentry is not worth much and may well not be the quality and/or type the buyer would want. You are then left with paying close to new price for a second hand frame.
10-14-15, 07:15 PM
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Assuming the frame hasn't developed a case of sub-dermal acne and is otherwise in very good shape, $6k would be top dollar... but the buyer would need to be someone looking for a VR2 on a budget. The build is a BA kit for a high-end frame, i.e., Begin Again.
10-17-15, 09:14 AM
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Did Paketa make a V2R with a 135mm dropout?
10-18-15, 09:44 AM
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Is it real?? Any teen with Photoshop skills can create the pictures......
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Well, as some of you know and many probably guessed, I purchased this bike... Details in a new thread to come.
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