What do you guys think of the Peugoet?
03-30-15, 01:17 PM
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What do you guys think of the Peugoet?
Peugeot Road Bike
I'm new to cycling... this will in fact be my first road bike if i choose to get it. I'm 5'6' and will be riding it in a relatively hilly area as a commuting bike. Is this a fair price/ good bike?
I'm new to cycling... this will in fact be my first road bike if i choose to get it. I'm 5'6' and will be riding it in a relatively hilly area as a commuting bike. Is this a fair price/ good bike?
03-30-15, 01:34 PM
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Its a P6, which is really low end, at a high end bike price. Keep looking.
5-6, you are close to 53cm territory, which is much more plentiful (53cm = 21 inch, which was a relatively common vintage size). Google vintage bike sizing, endless information out there.
This one, while priced on the high side, is 3X the bike. Its been up for 15 days, so should be open to offers.
54cm 84 nishiki tri a
This ad is sketchy, but bike looks pretty decent:
vintage Falcon race bike
As someone who has bought and sold hundreds of bikes, the sketchier the ad, the better the deal.
5-6, you are close to 53cm territory, which is much more plentiful (53cm = 21 inch, which was a relatively common vintage size). Google vintage bike sizing, endless information out there.
This one, while priced on the high side, is 3X the bike. Its been up for 15 days, so should be open to offers.
54cm 84 nishiki tri a
This ad is sketchy, but bike looks pretty decent:
vintage Falcon race bike
As someone who has bought and sold hundreds of bikes, the sketchier the ad, the better the deal.
03-30-15, 05:16 PM
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Its a P6, which is really low end, at a high end bike price. Keep looking.
5-6, you are close to 53cm territory, which is much more plentiful (53cm = 21 inch, which was a relatively common vintage size). Google vintage bike sizing, endless information out there.
This one, while priced on the high side, is 3X the bike. Its been up for 15 days, so should be open to offers.
54cm 84 nishiki tri a
This ad is sketchy, but bike looks pretty decent:
vintage Falcon race bike
As someone who has bought and sold hundreds of bikes, the sketchier the ad, the better the deal.
5-6, you are close to 53cm territory, which is much more plentiful (53cm = 21 inch, which was a relatively common vintage size). Google vintage bike sizing, endless information out there.
This one, while priced on the high side, is 3X the bike. Its been up for 15 days, so should be open to offers.
54cm 84 nishiki tri a
This ad is sketchy, but bike looks pretty decent:
vintage Falcon race bike
As someone who has bought and sold hundreds of bikes, the sketchier the ad, the better the deal.
+1 Thrifty Bill is on the money. The Nishiki with 600 is a solid performer.
03-30-15, 05:54 PM
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The Peugeot is priced high, but the ads says it has new wheels. They look like Bontragers, which may signal that the bike has already been switched to 700c wheels, which would be a buying point.
The bike also looks like it's has a 53cm frame to me, which might fit you fine. Don't put too much stock in the size of bikes that are advertised. I've found that most of the time, the Seller lists the wrong incorrect size.
Phone the Seller and ask him/her if he's flexible on the price. The bike should be priced closer to $200 than $300, but like I said, if the Seller spent money on new wheels, that's going to up the Seller's asking price. Don't try to negotiate a price without going to see the bike make sure it fit, and evaluate the actual condition. Nothing pisses a Seller off more than someone who is trying to grind him down to maket or below market without taking the time to see the item for sale.
I would not pay $400 for an old Nishiki. Before I did that, I'd look for a 90's alloy Trek which you should be able to get for $300 or less, or a 2000s Trek or 90s Composite Trek which you should be able to get for $400 or less (would not recommend any carbon or carbon composite bike for a new rider).
The bike also looks like it's has a 53cm frame to me, which might fit you fine. Don't put too much stock in the size of bikes that are advertised. I've found that most of the time, the Seller lists the wrong incorrect size.
Phone the Seller and ask him/her if he's flexible on the price. The bike should be priced closer to $200 than $300, but like I said, if the Seller spent money on new wheels, that's going to up the Seller's asking price. Don't try to negotiate a price without going to see the bike make sure it fit, and evaluate the actual condition. Nothing pisses a Seller off more than someone who is trying to grind him down to maket or below market without taking the time to see the item for sale.
I would not pay $400 for an old Nishiki. Before I did that, I'd look for a 90's alloy Trek which you should be able to get for $300 or less, or a 2000s Trek or 90s Composite Trek which you should be able to get for $400 or less (would not recommend any carbon or carbon composite bike for a new rider).
03-31-15, 09:34 AM
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Would agree with Oddjob and Wrk101 that the Pug is not a good buy low end bike in fair condition that someone stuck a cheap set of used 700c's on. For not much more money the Nishiki is a lot better bike a real solid performer with great cosmetics.
03-31-15, 04:05 PM
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Hilly area? You may want to look for something with a triple chain wheel. A 24T or 28T small ring should help you with the hills. Places to attach fenders, at least 2 water bottles and a rear rack help. Can you candle your own repairs...trueing wheels, adjusting brakes and derailleurs? If so check out some of the Bikes Direct stuff, or try to catch Nashbar when they have a sale...like 20% off and free shipping. Early '90s hybrids (they went by different names then) can also be pretty good.
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