I agree with about $175 as it sits, maybe $300 fully overhauled.
Originally Posted by
wrk101
I guess it depends on what you call ready to ride. I see rusty cables and chain, which is a red flag to me, so I assume the bearings (hubs, headset, and bb) will all need to be serviced. See that sag in the chain? RD needs to be cleaned up, chain might be too long, etc. Add rusty freewheel and old tires that do not match. Nothing big, just a lot of minor stuff.
Exactly. Is it possible to ride the bike? Sure. Is everything in proper working order? No. I'd need to see more detailed pictures to make better judgement on it but the slack chain obviously indicates a sticky freewheel, rusty/stiff chain, or a lot of crap clogging up the rear derailer.
Unless they are only a couple years old,
100% of the dozens of used bikes I've bought needed work, almost always a complete overhaul of all the bearings, and fresh cables/housing. I feel it's safe to say the grease in those bearings is dried up and needs to be replaced.
Now we're not saying there's anything wrong with your bike, but it just needs some regular maintenance. Consumable items like grease, cables, housing, and brake pads have a limited shelf life and need to be replaced periodically or the bike won't function properly, or you'll destroy the bearings in a hurry.