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Old 01-16-20 | 05:21 PM
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Leisesturm
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Originally Posted by Johnnyyuma
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/d/...036203958.html

What do you guys think of this one? I know it doesn't have my previously stated requirements, but it is in my price range. Are cantilever brakes good? Are they similar to normal v-brakes?
I would buy that bike. IMO (thinking like a seller) I wouldn't price it any lower. Why? Because, as it is, after haggling, sale price is going to be around $400 - $450. If I list it at a more buyer friendly price ... buyer is going to haggle anyway, now what? Assuming the fork is in good shape (recent carbon fork thread comes to mind) you have a decent bike on your hands. Google it. It gets great reviews. I personally prefer V-brakes and the only two bikes I ever bought with canti's I changed to V's from go. My preferred V's are Shimano LX-V's (on sale). OTOH the Giant another poster linked is a lot of bike for $500. The odd size tires will limit ultimate speed and tire choices but Giants have a lifetime frame warranty. You have to buy through an LBS and having a dealer relationship via a brand new bike IMO is worth it if you are not inclined to do your own wrenchin'.
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