I thought I must have misread the MSRP because the Bicycle Blue Book is the source I used for the $900 MSRP and the year that came up was the 2007 model. If you want an idea how useless BBB is, how about finding two different listings for the same bike and same year. https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/Sear...83&model=55825 and https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/Sear...83&model=55826 Not only different MSRPs but slightly different suggested values. If it really was an MSRP of $700 then $300 is too high.


A lot of other factors come into play when I decide if a price is reasonable.

You do not get a warranty with a used bike. If something breaks soon after you buy it it's your dime for the repair.

How old is the bike? This one could be anywhere from 12 to 15 years old. By that time a bike can require some expensive going over especially if you do not do your own repairs. Tires and brake pads are likely needing replacement if more than a couple years old. By 15 years the lubrication may have congealed meaning it should be disassembled and all bearings re-greased. If the bike was used in a wet area, rust in cables and housing are another area to consider.

I bought bikes that were a decade or more old but expected to get them at a price where replacing wear parts and parts that deteriorate even with no use (like brake pads) aren't going to make the purchase a really bad deal.