PTzach

Found these two on CL...one looks like a 2015 Trek 7.4 FX being sold for $260. Is that a steal?? Also a Specialized Sirrus Sport Disc (2014 I think) for $550. I know that's overpriced, so I'd offer $400 or $450 because of the extras. Links are below..

2015 Trek 7.4 FX

Specialized Sirrus Sport Disc

Thanks for your help!

ColonelSanders

The 7.4FX, all day.

I don't think that Sirrus Sport has a carbon fork.

ModeratedUser17082018

You can't go far wrong with either bike. I have a 2014 Specialized Sport Disc and love it. I also have a vintage Trek 730 MultiTrack and love it. Let us know which you buy. Those are both great choices at nice prices.

PTzach

Do you mean the Sirrus is a good price at $550, or should I bargain?

No response from the sellers yet, but I'll snag one of them if they are still available. How about this Trek DS? I believe it's a 2015 8.3, being offered for $450. Also looks like it's at a pawn shop...does that change anything?

Trek 8.3 DS

Wanderer

I bet that Trek is already gone!

PTzach

I found it a few hours after it was posted...so there's hope 😉

MRT2

Yes, the price of the FX 7.4 is very good. Suspiciously low in fact.

PTzach

Yeah I was thinking that, too! What do you think of the Sirrus deal? The seller got back to me and it's still available. What would be a reasonable offer? $550 seems a bit too high in my opinion.

MRT2

Seems a little high. Don't know what the seller means when he says he paid $1,000 last year. $400 seems more like it.

PTzach

Yeah I was thinking $400, too, and $450 max. I'm sure the bike is in great condition, but Bicycle Blue Book doesn't even put it at $400 for "excellent," and I don't think the add-ons hold on to much value, right?

MRT2

What add ons? A computer and some Ergon grips? No, not worth paying a lot extra for. In fact, those Ergon grips with long bar extensions are, IMO a slight negative as it makes the bike look like a mid 90s mountain bike. I would tell the seller to keep those, and his computer and sell me the bike for $400.

PTzach

I'll take your word for it! Wish me luck! I think it'd definitely be a bike I enjoy.

PTzach

Seller declined $400. Think it's still a fair deal if I offer $450? It'd get me a new bike and I can be done hunting CL and enjoy the bike, so that's worth something haha. Do I dare go higher than $450?

MRT2

Are there any extras he is willing to throw in besides what we see in the Ad?

PTzach

Not sure. I'm assuming the seat cover, saddle bag, and water bottle holder will be included. But they're worth nothing.

Otherwise a Trek 7.3 FX just popped up on CL... I don't know enough about the upgrades to tell if they are worth anything.

Trek 7.3 FX

MRT2

The Brooks is a worthwhile upgrade. The single chainring crankset might be a negative as the OP turned his bike into a 1 x.

You might want to just check at the LBS. Maybe they have a bike from last year on clearance.

Wanderer

If that Sirrus is the right size, and like new, it would be a good buy at 450 = MHO

PTzach

Seller is willing to meet me at $475 and include all the add-ons. I'll think on it for a bit, but am also going to offer $350 for that 8.3 DS I posted above and see what happens with that

ModeratedUser17082018

Sorry I don't know the real values of used bikes. I paid about $700 for my Sirrus Sport Disc brand new in 2014.

Both bikes look great.

hokiefyd 

Is that 7.4 FX still available? That seems like a very good price. It would do okay off road with different tires, but the DS will still be a better bike for trail riding.

flan48

I agree. According to Bicycle Blue Book, the bike is worth somewhere around $400:
https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/Sear...50&model=71878

Best regards

MRT2

There could be a reasonable explanation. Maybe the bike needs a little work, and the price reflects that. Or maybe the owner is pricing for a quick sale. you need to feel the situation out. If it seems fishy, walk away. Because if it turns out the bike was stolen, you might find yourself having to defend yourself against a receiving stolen property charge, or if not that, would still be bad karma to (knowingly) benefit from another's misfortune.

PTzach

Totally agree. Seller never got back to me so I don't have to worry about it!