Stegamod

I just moved to the city and got a cheap used bike ($200) to get around (after not bicycling for a decade). I quickly grew to love biking around the city for travel and exercise; sure enough I forgot to lock it up one night and it was stolen. Lesson learned.
I'm looking to buy another used hybrid bike and am upping my price range a bit because I enjoyed my last bike so much and would like something a bit better (my price range is still very limited though).

The bike I'm looking at is a 2011 model Jamis Allegro 1x.
I really like the look of it, but am looking for some help in deciding on what it's worth as I still am just learning.
They're asking $450 or best offer, I was thinking of offering $400. I'll paste the description below.
All help is much appreciated!


Here's the add:
Looking to sell my Jamis Allegro 1X hybrid bicycle
It is the 2011 model in great condition with 23" frame
Specifications are the following:


Frame 6061 aluminum triple butted main tubes with hydroformed top and down tube, taper guage “S” bend stays, replaceable derailleur hanger, chainstay disc brake mount and seatstay rack mounts.
Fork SR/SunTour NEX-4110-V2, aluminum lowers, coil spring with preload adjustment, 63mm travel.
Headset Internal Cup Aheadset, 1 1/8”.
Wheels Alex DC25 disc-specific double-wall alloy rims, 32H, with Formula disc hubs and 14g stainless steel spokes.
Tires Vittoria Randonneur Trail, 700 x 35c with reflective sidewall stripe.
Derailleurs Shimano Acera M360 SGS rear and M191 bottom pull front.
Shiftlevers Shimano Acera Rapidfire Plus SL-M360, 24-speed.
Chain KMC Z7.
Cassette Shimano CS-HG40, 8-speed, 11-32.
Crankset FSA Dyna Drive triple, 48/38/28T, 175mm.
BB Set Sealed cartridge, 68 x 110.5mm.
Pedals Full alloy platform, toe clip attachable.
Brakeset Tektro IO mechanical disc brake, Tektro alloy levers and 160mm 6-bolt rotors.
Handlebar Jamis butted 6061 alloy riser bar, 31.8mm x 10º sweep x 600mm.
Stem NVO Components adjustable threadless system (ATS) aluminum stem, TM-3, 105mm (19”), 115mm (23”).
Grips Dual Compound trekking.
Seatpost Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm, alloy clamp with QR seatpin.
Saddle Jamis Touring with SL top and satin steel rails, gender specific.
Size 19", 23"
Color Monterey Red/Pearl White

a1penguin

2011 Jamis Allegro 1X - BikePedia

The original price is listed at $600. That bike says it's a hybrid mix. It has a fork with suspension and weighs 31 pounds. It looks more like a mountain bike to me. It has nice fat 35mm tires so it will be good on curbs and rough riding. If it's a garage queen bike $400 might not be unreasonable. Look for rust and dirt as well as signs of wear on the tires. I'm not sure what a fair price is.

Digital Gee

I'd offer $300, take it or leave it. You might be surprised how much cash in hand talks if you're prepared to walk away.

RickGr4

I think that price is pretty steep for a bike that was $600 new. I wouldn't pay that much. Also, it mentions a 23" frame. That is a rather large size, usually meant for someone who is 6'3 to 6'4 tall.

Little Darwin

I share the concern about the fork, especially since it doesn't have a lock-out.

In your case, I would probably bring $300 cash, and if it was in great shape, fit me well, and I liked the way it rides, offer that. I would then take the $100 I saved and replace the fork with a suspension corrected rigid fork.

Agreed with the poster above, that is a bike for a seriously tall rider. I am 6' tall, and although a different brand/model, I ride a 20" with slanted top tube. Admittedly, I do ride a 23" traditional (level top tube) road bike, but that is not what this is.

Stegamod

Awesome input everyone, thank you it really helps.
I had thought the size was okay, (I'm 6') but I was possibly looking at a road bike sizing chart when I figured that out. I'll probably steer clear.