Nice bike find!
03-28-19 | 08:36 AM
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Zip tie Karen
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From: Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Bikes: '13 Motobecane Fantom29 HT, '16 Motobecane Turino Pro Disc, '18 Velobuild VB-R-022, '21 Tsunami SNM-100
It looks like a fine bike, and it might just still be in the positive $ margin range at $40 + saddle + pedals + LBS labor charges. Good luck on the sale. It will show nicely, so there's that. For someone, it'll be a really good rider.
03-28-19 | 09:13 AM
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I rode my Tempo for a while with the seat post at the max line and the saddle too low because the seat post was an uncommon size. Eventually, I accepted the fact that the bike was designed for someone with shorter legs and I passed it on.
03-28-19 | 10:32 AM
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From: Canton, OH
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1420 - 1978 Raleigh Professional - 1973 Schwinn Collegiate - 1974 Schwinn Suburban
I'd agree with the others, if the seat post is maxed out then it's probably too small. Tempos are great bikes and very underrated. If you plan on flipping it, be careful on the amount of money you spend. If all bearings are serviced, cables replaced and it's gleaming clean i'd estimate it would sell in the $200 - $250 range. The tires are the expensive part, so you are fortunate there. Good luck!
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03-28-19 | 11:51 AM
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From: Kentucky
Bikes: Motobecane Super Mirage (77ish), Surly Karate Monkey, Specialized Roubaix
It was definitely hard to accept that it’s to small but i just spoted a lemond on cl with 525 tubing in my size so maybe it’s meant to be haha
I'd agree with the others, if the seat post is maxed out then it's probably too small. Tempos are great bikes and very underrated. If you plan on flipping it, be careful on the amount of money you spend. If all bearings are serviced, cables replaced and it's gleaming clean i'd estimate it would sell in the $200 - $250 range. The tires are the expensive part, so you are fortunate there. Good luck!
Thanks!
03-28-19 | 02:17 PM
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Yes, it's probably too small, but it's not a sure thing. If the saddle isn't high enough yet, get a longer seatpost, and try it to see how it feels. My ideal size is also a 56 or 57. I have one 54cm bike which, by chance, is totally comfortable for me.
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