Originally Posted by
steph746
How do you think the bike is now "as is". Is $800 a fair price? I'm 52 years old and my current bike is a Specialized Hard Rock. I'm fine with that, but it needs work and I'd like to replace it. Down the road I'm concerned about being too hunched over, but ok for now. That's why I was thinking about changing out the handlebars at some point. The stem and saddle you recommended should be done now do you think?
Why don't you take it for a test ride first? That would likely answer most of your questions and at that price it's not likely to be sold out from under you. If it's in excellent condition, $800 sounds reasonable to me. If it's been up for awhile he might be willing to take less.