Originally Posted by
hamster
7-shape stem and the "Made in USA" sticker both indicate that the bike is really old. I see a 6-speed cassette in the last picture. I'd put it at '95 give or take a few years. It apparently still has the original drivetrain. I'd say that, for a person who's new to cycling, this bike is more trouble than it's worth.
Originally Posted by
antmeeks
I agree with hamster with the caveat that if you could get this bike for more like <= $100, it might be worth it.
But $300 is way too high -> it will likely need a full teardown & rebuild to be safe & reliable.
Ahh, thank you both for your insight. This bike does look really cool and for being a Specialized makes it sweeter. It is within the range I wanted to spend on a roadie. I do have to replace the inner tubes and find a saddle for it though.
The owner did state that the bike was in good condition.
How much money would you say I'd have to put into restoring this bike back to rideable condition?
I'd be more than interested in fixing this bike up if I could bring the price down.