Originally Posted by
markk900
Maybe I'm missing something, but why is this your dilemma? I think you have presented the seller with the facts about the bike, including your honest opinion about its durability. It is up to the buyer to decide if he wants it or not. If he buys it and breaks it how is that your fault?
I have no dilemma. I honestly couldn't answer his question, and here's where I go for answers.
If I don't know myself if the bike will hold up for him, I sure don't want to try and convince him it will. I've had the benefit of cautious sellers not wanting to sell me a bike for the same reason, now find myself on the other side of the equation, and am simply clueless, so I turn to BF.
I consider anyone who buys a bike from me a potential friend, a person to ride with someday, and someone I hope will get into cycling and stay with it. I'd much rather have him buy a different bike and love it than buy mine and have it break. I can't go ride with him if he doesn't have a bike....