Greetings. I chipped the seat stay on my Madone so I'm sending it off for CF repair. In the meantime, I'd like to locate an inexpensive used back up bike to ride for the next few months or how long it takes to get my bike back. Then I'll have a spare in case I get clumsy again.
I've been to see this 2000 Giant TCR 2. It's got 105's which is what my Madone has, the seat and bars look to have been changed out, but otherwise it seems in decent shape. I took it for a few spins last week and it felt ok. Once I did a minor fit, I think this bike could work if the price is right.
That's the question, what do you folks think is a fair price for this bike? The guy is asking $600. He offered to sell it to me for $500.
Is this something worth pursuing, or should I go more recent model bike? I'd like to keep it well under a grand depending on the bike. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Ron