Originally Posted by recneps345
I am mainly a road biker, but have started to do a little more mountain biking. I have been using a mid 90's Giant.(no shocks and very uncomfortable) I have a cousin that has a 2004 trek 6700. The bike is in mint condition and been ridden about five times. The only problem is my cousin is a girl and the bike is a women's. She said she would sell it to me for 375 and she paid around 800 for it. Is the deal worth it even though it is a girls bike. Oh, my cousin is over six feet tall so it fits perfectly. thanks
Trek does make a WSD 6700.
Here is the model you are talking about.
It lists for $769 so if she spent $800 on it, she got hosed. Many LBS's will sell under list. Now with that said, she has a women specific design bike. It was designed for a woman, who typically has shorter arms, etc.
This will not be a good fit for you unless you are built like a woman.
Bike fit is the most important aspect to bike selection. It is WAY more important than price. Pass on this one unless you have a wife that is the same size.
I guess you could buy it and try to turn a profit on ebay but unless you are familiar with ebay selling and packaging bikes, it would likely not be worth it.
Here are a couple that have zero bids on ebay right now. They are not even WSD which will hurt your value even more.
FROM TREK...
Trek Women's Specific Design mountain bikes have been designed, crafted and built with a woman?s body in mind. Why? It's all about the fit. WSD bikes do more than maximize your performance and power - they fit like no men's mountain bike can. A unique revamped geometry places you in a riding position that's more natural to the female body, allowing you to generate more power with each pedal stroke. Specially designed components, including a shorter stem and shorter reach brake levers with thinner grips, create the feel you need for quicker climbs, more precise and confident descents, faster sprints and it all adds up to a lot more fun. Whether you're getting fit, competing or just having fun, you'll feel the difference from your hands all the way down to your anatomically supported saddle.
