Hey guys,

My friend was looking for a commuter and found this LHT and asked me if it's an ok deal:
https://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nv...025854285.html

I'm definitely not as bike savy as you guys and I don't want to tell my friend to go for it when it's actually a crummy deal.

Also, he put his bike up on CL to make money for the LHT. Here's his bike:
https://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...038718456.html

Is he asking for too much or is it pretty reasonable?

The LHT is not a terrible deal, but is not much of a price break from a new one. Plus, (others may be able to chime in) I'm not aware of any Shimano cantilevers that could be considered an "upgrade".

If it were my money, I'd offer $800-$850 and see if the seller bites, otherwise move on. Just my $.02.

+1. Priced too high.

That's $2 more than a brand-new LHT costs here, after converting from CAD to USD. I wouldn't go for it at that price. I don't know much about the CAAD, but a good friend almost bought an LHT last week, but went with a Cross Check instead, so I know exactly what the Long Haul Trucker costs.

Also, the CL bike doesn't come with the rack ( although a new one does, right? ) or pedals ( again... ), so in the end it's actually going to cost more than buying it new. Prices may be a lot higher in BC, but if they are, you should hop a train down here, and bring a cheap bike home, eh?

The LHT goes for around $1600 up here in Vancouver. If you buy in the U.S., which is what I did, you have to pay duty and or the 12% tax. After all that, 1000$ does not look too bad. Double check and see what you would have to pay at the border. It is nice to buy a brand new bike.

I think it's a bit over-priced, especially in the off-season. But the LHT has acquired cachet so it's likely someone will buy it for the price he is asking. Maybe Vancouver's off-season isn't like southern ontario's