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Old 11-05-14 | 04:08 AM
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RoadGuy
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Bikes: 89 Schwinn 754, 90 Trek 1100, 93 Trek 2300, 94 Trek 1400 (under construction), 94 Trek 930, 97 Trek 1400

Have you actually gone to see the bike? Is it the right size?

I would not necessarily rule it out until I know more about how the fork and front wheel got replaced. Was the fork bent in an accident, or did the Seller replace the fork because he/she wanted a carbon upgrade?

What happened to the original front wheel?

Non-original parts are a sign that the bike could have been in a accident, and should be checked by a bike shop before you buy it, AND non-original parts usually lower the market value of the bike.

After checking the bike over to make sure that there's isn't any frame damage, I'd offer the Seller $200, and see what he says. I probably would not pay $300 for it with the non-matching front wheel, but if I like the bike in person, and it fits, I might be willing to pay more than my $200 first offer.

Take cash with you.
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