Originally Posted by
wrk101
As far as dirty, please take a look at the close ups of the DT levers (they are nasty dirty), the RD (dirty, but not nasty dirty), and the brake caliper (dirty). Tires and rims do not appear to match (I could be wrong). Rear tire looks beat.
Yeah, I don't see the source of your revulsion. It looks to me like a patina of light corrosion. It isn't "dental floss" clean but I wouldn't fault the seller for that. Check out the chain. It's clean.
As far as the price goes, not everyone wants a set of low range brifters which are typically found on $350 used bikes in my neck of the woods. Us older riders grew up with down tube shifters and are actively looking for the quality bikes that are light and well designed.
When it's all said and done, the right price is what is paid.