Old 04-18-19 | 01:40 PM
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Bikes: 2015 Workswell 066, 2017 Workswell 093, 2014 Dawes Sheila, 1983 Cannondale 500, 1984 Raleigh Olympian, 2007 Cannondale Rize 4, 2017 Fuji Sportif 1 LE

Apparently it has CF tubes joined at Aluminum lugs ... hopefully the joints are still sound. A lot depends on what shape the bike is in ....It's a pretty old bike, and with CF a few hard knocks mean a lot more than they would with a metal frame.

It is a fairly primitive drive rain as well. You should be able to upgrade if you want, though.

The real question is size. 54 cm might fit a person 5-11 but I bet most people that height would opt for 56 ... depends on your proportions and predilections.

From what I have seen online it is a pretty heavy bike at 22 pounds.

I like vintage (but only to modernize) but I'd pass on this one personally ... nothing exceptional about it except that it is CF, which in this case offers no benefits. I'd bet there are steel bikes of a similar vintage which weigh the same and ride as well or better, and which are a lot easier to check, repair as needed, and maintain.

But ... if it fits and ignites your passion, there is nothing wrong with the bike in general .... if the specific example is in good shape, .... $200 would be a fair price IMO.
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