Did I do the right thing?!
06-20-07 | 12:56 PM
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Did I do the right thing?!
I just bought this Univega Superstrada with full Shimano 600 components for $290 including shipping. Did I get a good bike for the money?!
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0646&rd=1&rd=1
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0646&rd=1&rd=1
06-20-07 | 12:59 PM
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Well, come on. Do you think any Forum member is gonna tell you that you bought the WRONG bike?
I have several older bikes with Shimano 600, and enjoyed them all. Most bike companies used Shimano 600 with the same frame and fork that they used for the Dura-Ace "pro" level bikes, or a frame and fork that was of very similar quality. So, for under $300, you are getting a bike that ought to ride as nicely as many 2007 bikes that sell for $1,500 and up.
So, get out and ride...
I have several older bikes with Shimano 600, and enjoyed them all. Most bike companies used Shimano 600 with the same frame and fork that they used for the Dura-Ace "pro" level bikes, or a frame and fork that was of very similar quality. So, for under $300, you are getting a bike that ought to ride as nicely as many 2007 bikes that sell for $1,500 and up.
So, get out and ride...
06-20-07 | 01:05 PM
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SLJ 6/8/65-5/2/07
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Hmmm. Looks clean and I think the sellers description is honest. Shimano 600 is good stuff, it's called Ultegra today and is #2 behind DuraAce. Of course it's not like current drivetrains but should function very well.
The thing about used bikes is that $ value is very relative. Somebody found, or will find, a bike just like it for $10. Checkout the "Catch of the Day" thread. If the seller had given it to charity Goodwill or whoever might have sold it for $25.
OTOH for less than $300 you've got yourself a high quality roadbike that is much superior to anything new in its price range or even for $100 more.
If you ride it alot it will be worth the price paid and more, that's for sure.
The thing about used bikes is that $ value is very relative. Somebody found, or will find, a bike just like it for $10. Checkout the "Catch of the Day" thread. If the seller had given it to charity Goodwill or whoever might have sold it for $25.
OTOH for less than $300 you've got yourself a high quality roadbike that is much superior to anything new in its price range or even for $100 more.
If you ride it alot it will be worth the price paid and more, that's for sure.
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