Specialized Sequoia
03-25-23, 05:46 AM
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Specialized Sequoia
Is this deal too good to be true? I see them sold for $600 plus, but got this example down to $80, needing only front rim.
03-25-23, 05:55 AM
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I'd certainly look it over very carefully before buying it.
And at that price, I'd also get the S/N and run it by the local police (and other online sources) to see if it's been reported stolen, too.
And at that price, I'd also get the S/N and run it by the local police (and other online sources) to see if it's been reported stolen, too.
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03-25-23, 08:24 AM
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Didn't notice anything wrong with the rim, other than it was spoked radially and needs truing. Also it needs a deep cleaning. That dirt is stock on dry and doesn't come off.
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03-27-23, 12:57 PM
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This is not the one that brings $600. The $600 version is early 1980s. This is more like 200X era. $80 is about right for how it sits, assuming you have a spare wheel.
FWIW, I am seeing that era bike with Ultegra components for ~ $200, sometimes less. And of course, that would be for a complete bike with wheels, and cleaner than the one here. I saw one linger (over a month) on FB marketplace for $100, I thought about picking it up for just the nine speed Ultegra bits. I would consider that one to be a DEAL.
FWIW, I am seeing that era bike with Ultegra components for ~ $200, sometimes less. And of course, that would be for a complete bike with wheels, and cleaner than the one here. I saw one linger (over a month) on FB marketplace for $100, I thought about picking it up for just the nine speed Ultegra bits. I would consider that one to be a DEAL.
03-27-23, 07:31 PM
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Ahh that sucks, it cleaned up nicely. And due to being on a smaller size, I can't ride it.
04-30-23, 11:30 AM
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Just to close this chapter, bike got sold within a couple of days for $225. This was early April, so not bad for northeastern market. Needed enormous amount of cleaning, what ever grease used on it years ago was rock solid.
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