Caleab

Anyone wanna give me some opinions on this 'deal' ?

https://redding.craigslist.org/bik/869256150.html

I'm looking around for something other than my Trek 7200 to ride.

Nozzle

TT bike for commuting? If not, try the TT forum...

Caleab

yes, it's for my commuting.
I'm getting kinda annoyed with tmy current because of sitting in a less aggressive form. The wind kills me and well... I think I can do better.

rugerben

ummm....I wouldn't. For a commuter I look for something that can take a beating. I need a bike that can bump off a sidewalk or hit a pothole and survive. I wouldn't trust that bike to survive those conditions just like I would race my Giant TranSend in a triathalon.

Does that bike even come with mounts for fenders and rack?

nmanhipot

I don't think it's that good of a deal. That is a pretty out-of-date bike to spend close to a grand on. Tell us more about you and your commute and your carrying needs.

nowheels

You can di better.... TT bikes are not meant for comutting...... but that is just an opnion

J.C. Koto

I agree with everyone else -- you can do better.

Have you thought about putting drop bars on the Trek? Maybe longer stem with less rise as well. That'd put you in a more aggressive position for a fraction of the price of a new bike. Unless you just want a reason to get a new bike...

treebound 

This one might make a better commuter for the same $900, but still isn't what I'd consider a commuter bike:
https://redding.craigslist.org/bik/849687538.html

This one might be a little tall if the TT 57cm frame fits you, but it's half the price of the TT bike:
https://redding.craigslist.org/bik/838351296.html

Doesn't say if this one is a road or MTB GT, if you want to build from the frame up:
https://redding.craigslist.org/bik/833193257.html

This might be worth checking into for $150 if it fits and if it would work better than your current bike:
https://redding.craigslist.org/bik/863573369.html

I guess I'm voting no on the TT bike, which doesn't mean it would be a bad choice for you, only you can decide what will work for you.

nahh

TT bike for commuting? I'd never do it. The First 2 links that 'tree bound' posted (right above me) are much better suited, and if you really want to, slap some clip on aero bars on either of those bikes.

e0richt

I have a Trek 7100 and I suspect I understand why you are looking for another bike...
If you want something a bit lighter but still fairly sturdy, I would recommend looking for "chicabike" on ebay...

I have the Dawes Lightning sport which is very reasonable, and fairly sturdy as I am over the 3 dollar mark and haven't had any problems with the wheels...

pros: solid bike, steel frame has eyelets for racks and fenders, can take wider tires.

cons: it has 14 speeds, and uses indexed stem shifters rather than the brifters...
heavier than the LBS road bikes but much lighter than your 7200...

Its more like a touring bike and has lower end components but haven't had a problem with them in 1300 miles...

and it is less than what the 7200 cost you...