Vintage MTB? Is this a good deal?
02-24-15, 02:21 PM
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Vintage MTB? Is this a good deal?
Buddy of mine is looking at this 21" Specialized is this a vintage bike and is it a good deal? Looks like it has Shimano Acera rear derailleur. Specialized Hardtail Mountain Bike
02-24-15, 02:23 PM
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02-24-15, 02:39 PM
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For a rider yes, for a flip no. Not desirable for a drop bar touring conversion either, due to sprung fork. Check the front shock to make sure it works.
02-24-15, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by oddjob2
For a rider yes, for a flip no. Not desirable for a drop bar touring conversion either, due to sprung fork. Check the front shock to make sure it works.
02-24-15, 03:13 PM
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Thanks Flyboy for helping me out here. I enjoy riding but currently im riding a cheap bike I got from a friend. I've been told that a better bike would make it much more enjoyable.
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there has to be a good option that is less than 300mi away from you...
02-24-15, 03:48 PM
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I have a similar bike, a year older. It's solid enough. I'm sort of confused by this one, as it seems to have a slightly nicer fork but lower-spec drivetrain than it should. It's a large size frame, so consider that too.
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Originally Posted by wrk101
Be sure to put slick tires on it if you ride it on the street. The choice of tires makes all the difference in enjoyment. Knobbies are a LOT MORE work to ride on the road: heavy, noisy, inefficient. I see neighbors all the time struggling with mtbs on pavement.
As far as the price, $200 is on the strong side given relatively basic components and suspension fork. With older mtbs with suspensions, you have to watch for worn out parts, as they weren't that durable. One advantage to a rigid fork MTB is it is a lot harder to wear out a rigid fork, and the damage then would be obvious.
As far as the price, $200 is on the strong side given relatively basic components and suspension fork. With older mtbs with suspensions, you have to watch for worn out parts, as they weren't that durable. One advantage to a rigid fork MTB is it is a lot harder to wear out a rigid fork, and the damage then would be obvious.
02-24-15, 06:23 PM
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Appreciate the input. I pretty much know nothing at this point so this really helps.
To be honest there are really no bikes for sale in my area that I can find. Dallas has way more for a better price. Since Flyboy718 and I get together every couple months anyway I figure he can grab me a better bike for a better price in Dallas.
To be honest there are really no bikes for sale in my area that I can find. Dallas has way more for a better price. Since Flyboy718 and I get together every couple months anyway I figure he can grab me a better bike for a better price in Dallas.
02-24-15, 07:31 PM
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Look for (all rigid fork only):
Trek 850, 930, 950, 970, 990 (800,820, 830 are not as nice)
Specialized Rockhopper (Hardrock is not as nice)
Schwinn PDG (rare, I have a PDG70 for one of my commuters)
Schwinn Cimarron, High Sierra (Sierra is not as nice)
Giant Iguana
SR, Bianchi, Nishiki, Miyata and many others are also good.
This one is a good buy if it is your size:
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/4847290878.html
This one is 2X what it would should be:
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/4846445550.html
A lugged frame 900 series is more desired than the later TIG welded versions, and if this one were lugged, it is still at the very high end of the price window.
If this one is your size, I would test ride and dicker a bit.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/4885260641.html
If this one is your size, I would test ride and dicker a bit.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/4881566987.html
Trek 850, 930, 950, 970, 990 (800,820, 830 are not as nice)
Specialized Rockhopper (Hardrock is not as nice)
Schwinn PDG (rare, I have a PDG70 for one of my commuters)
Schwinn Cimarron, High Sierra (Sierra is not as nice)
Giant Iguana
SR, Bianchi, Nishiki, Miyata and many others are also good.
This one is a good buy if it is your size:
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/4847290878.html
This one is 2X what it would should be:
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/4846445550.html
A lugged frame 900 series is more desired than the later TIG welded versions, and if this one were lugged, it is still at the very high end of the price window.
If this one is your size, I would test ride and dicker a bit.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/4885260641.html
If this one is your size, I would test ride and dicker a bit.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/4881566987.html
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02-24-15, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by nfmisso
Look for (all rigid fork only):
If this one is your size, I would test ride and dicker a bit.
26" Specialized Rockhopper Adult bike
If this one is your size, I would test ride and dicker a bit.
26" Specialized Rockhopper Adult bike
02-24-15, 09:50 PM
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02-24-15, 10:26 PM
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