Hey when dinner for two with wine costs $50 plus, how could any bike that amuses you for a few hours not be a good buy at the same price. The paint actually looks pretty good so some sweat on the chrome parts will greatly improve the appearence. More importantly, if it convinces you that you want a better tandem, youve made a good buy. Tandems are like canoes, they challenge the strength of relationships, trust, and forgiveness. Enjoy the ride. You apparently got a three speed hub which should make it much more ridable than a single speed. Tom