Is this bike on CL worth it?
10-30-11, 05:07 PM
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Is this bike on CL worth it?
I spotted this on CL today, it's one hour away. Does this seem worth it? I know nothing about Raleighs.
https://roanoke.craigslist.org/bik/2672894160.html
https://roanoke.craigslist.org/bik/2672894160.html
10-30-11, 05:12 PM
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Yep, I'd fit me well; I'm a tall guy. I really need a larger frame than the tiny concord I'm riding now. Are the components and frame material on these sort of Raleighs good?
10-30-11, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SumoMuffin
Yep, I'd fit me well; I'm a tall guy. I really need a larger frame than the tiny concord I'm riding now. Are the components and frame material on these sort of Raleighs good?
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I think 27" refers to the wheel size. Bike looks a bit smaller.
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Originally Posted by Poguemahone
I think 27" refers to the wheel size. Bike looks a bit smaller.
10-30-11, 06:09 PM
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For $35 you can't really go wrong. Buy it, make sure it works, ride it. It will be a good entry level rider.
The ad is so stupid, the only thing worthwhile is the (poorly taken) photo. Couldn't even spell Raleigh. Sometimes I wonder about people...
Originally Posted by Poguemahone
I think 27" refers to the wheel size. Bike looks a bit smaller.
10-31-11, 12:10 AM
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Just about any bike shop level bike that's complete and not a total basket case would be well worth $35.
It looks like a mid 70's Raleigh Grand Prix or maybe even an early Record. Both were 27" wheel bikes with cottered cranks and safety levers.
For $35 you can't go wrong.
As stated above, if your after a higher end bike, remember you get what you pay for. Figure on upwards of $200 or more for a decent mid to upper range bike with a chromoly steel frame and alloy wheels.
It looks like a mid 70's Raleigh Grand Prix or maybe even an early Record. Both were 27" wheel bikes with cottered cranks and safety levers.
For $35 you can't go wrong.
As stated above, if your after a higher end bike, remember you get what you pay for. Figure on upwards of $200 or more for a decent mid to upper range bike with a chromoly steel frame and alloy wheels.
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Originally Posted by Poguemahone
I think 27" refers to the wheel size. Bike looks a bit smaller.
Last edited by zukahn1; 10-31-11 at 08:55 AM.
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What size, model and vintage is the Concorde? I have lots of high end road bikes, with large frame sets (60cm-63cm measured center to center), that are too big for me. I seek a 56cm and am always open to offers to trade, this for that.
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Well, unfortunately it was sold to somebody else. Looks like we won't be seeing detailed pics.
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