You can always make an offer for lower. But bikes like that are hard to come by. If it’s a grail bike, I wouldn’t hesitate. If it’s a man that would be nice bike, I’d go check it out, ride it to make sure it fits you and rides well, then make an offer.

I have a chrome ATB of the same ilk that is just stunning to look at, but it just didn’t fit me well. It fits the ladies of my family and I t rides OK, but not as nice as the Univega Alpina Ultima I found on the curb with a “free” sign. My wife has claimed the Univega…