Is this a fair trade
08-18-13, 11:19 AM
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Is this a fair trade
I have a fuji 10 sport>>>https://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik/4008184339.html and I was offered a trade for a trek 800>>https://mail-attachment.googleuserco...HZUQTF3ts4evOY, is this a fair trade? I intend to get thinner tires like 650c or 700c and use this as my grocery getter.
08-18-13, 12:15 PM
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Who knows? Attachments aren't working.
08-18-13, 12:18 PM
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Does the trek fit you? If so, seems reasonable if you want a mountain bike, although the pics of the trek aren't working
08-18-13, 01:44 PM
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That's a fair trade IMHO. Trek 800 is a good frame, that is a 16.5" or 18" frame, looks to be in good condition. Don't get new wheels, just 26 X 1.5" tires and tubes. They'll do fine on the crappy roads of Morris County!
https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Wild-...26+x+1.5+tires
https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Wild-...26+x+1.5+tires
08-18-13, 03:32 PM
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I agree, I think that's a reasonable trade.
+1 don't waste your money on different wheels. Just get narrower slick tires.
+1 don't waste your money on different wheels. Just get narrower slick tires.
08-18-13, 07:01 PM
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I am meeting up with this guy tonight or tomorrow morning so I hope things go well
08-18-13, 07:09 PM
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Dirt is fine, mud and grass are a different story. Check out the Kenda K841C, that is smooth with knobs on the sidewalls when you're in the soft stuff. But they are wider so slower.
https://www.amazon.com/Kenda-Komfort-...owViewpoints=1
https://www.amazon.com/Kenda-Komfort-...owViewpoints=1
08-18-13, 07:34 PM
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Looking at what you've shown me I think I'm going to get these https://www.amazon.com/Kenda-V-Cut-Bi...pr_product_top being that the treads look similar but this one is thinner which would keep it quicker
08-18-13, 08:34 PM
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650c (650b actually) and 700c refer to the wheel diameter not the tire width. The trek is designed for 26" wheels and switching them to 650b or 700c isn't really feasible. The brakes won't work, and that's if you have enough frame clearance to put the wheels in there. Anyway, it looks like a fair trade. There are lots of descent tires for mixed use out there. I like WTB pathways, they hook up on dirt pretty well while also rolling well. I just ordered 2 in the 26x2.0 size today. They are on sale with an extra 20% off: https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...33_-1___202470
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Sounds like a very reasonable trade that both could benefit from provided the bikes are good fits for each rider and one wants a fairly nice vintage MTB and the other wants decent vintage road bike. This could be a very good way for both parties walk away better off.
08-19-13, 11:31 PM
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I am looking forward to getting a mountain bike now I just hope someone will trade me a rear rack or something for the raleigh sprite 3 that I have lol
08-20-13, 06:16 PM
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<<<< trade completed I'm happy and he is happy he got the first bike he ever owned
08-20-13, 06:27 PM
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I've got a rear rack that will fit the 800 and would do the swap, but not in Caldwell for a week. Put up a pick of the Sprite, don't want no dog!
08-20-13, 06:28 PM
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That is fine with me do you know what model rack that is
08-20-13, 06:46 PM
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https://post.craigslist.org/manage/3995963826
If you are or aren't interested let me know so I can hold it for you
If you are or aren't interested let me know so I can hold it for you
08-20-13, 07:27 PM
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https://post.craigslist.org/manage/3995963826
If you are or aren't interested let me know so I can hold it for you
If you are or aren't interested let me know so I can hold it for you
I likey, hold it for me.
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