Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
They would need to have aluminum rims, alloy seatpost, alloy stem, alloy bars, and have been fully refurbished for me to consider that a good price. And by fully refurbished, I mean all components clean plus wheels spinning true plus all bearings serviced.
That is a lot for a lower end bike that hasn't been fully serviced and updated.
Thank-you all for the great information.
I have a very basic question (still learning) how can I tell, if the bars, seatpost and stem are alloy? What is the alternative? I know that CF is an alternative on newer bikes but what am i avoiding on these old bikes. Aluminum?