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Thinking a bout buying this https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/bik/3285845363.html.
Is $200 a fair price?
Thanks
Is $200 a fair price?
Thanks
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Considering your location and the condition of the bicycle, that's probable a fair price. The problem with an original 40 year old bike is 40 year old tires, grease and brake cables. The tires and cables may look okay, but I wouldn't trust them. Grease dries out over the years. If the bearings aren't serviced the bearing surfaces could be damaged.
If you have to pay a shop to do the work it will be expensive. You could easily have more invested then the bike is worth.
Considering your location and the condition of the bicycle, that's probable a fair price. The problem with an original 40 year old bike is 40 year old tires, grease and brake cables. The tires and cables may look okay, but I wouldn't trust them. Grease dries out over the years. If the bearings aren't serviced the bearing surfaces could be damaged.
If you have to pay a shop to do the work it will be expensive. You could easily have more invested then the bike is worth.
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