Originally Posted by dylandom
so i have a neighbor who is selling a bob jackson with all shiman 600 ultegra and reynolds 753 for 400. it's in pretty good shape but the stem is stuck in the fork and he can't get it out and there is a small dent on the top tube. besides that is looks great and is in my size.
my cousins friend is selling a touring bob jackson in amazing shape with some campy stuff and it has 501 tubing. i have no idea what makes a touring bike diff from a regular bike. this bike is going for 300.
my question is, are either worth getting. i want a bob jackson and older one at that and they both r in my size. or should i just keep looking. i don't mind it being used.
Touring bike is going to have a longer wheelbase and more relaxed angles to make it more stable with a load and a smoother ride. You sure the tourer is 501? Never knew BJ to use 501. The 753 bike is going to be a harsher ride...753 is considered a very stiff tube. The stem stuck is an issue that you would have to deal with, so consider that. Are they worth getting? Probably. Not enough info for me.