danwalker8

Hello to everyone at bike forums!

I have recently begun to ride regularly to work and also out with one of my friends in the parks and trails around Springfield. I currently own a Giant Rincon mountain bike, with thinner tires for the roads. I've put about 90 miles on it so far this summer.

Part of the reason i joined this forum is because I am seeking advice on buying a used road bike. I want to ride more efficiently (and as a result further/faster). Has anyone ridden a 1997 Trek 1220? I am looking to buy one used for around $300. What does the community think?

ken cummings

Welcome. $300 seems a bit much for an eleven year old bike. Before you buy take the bike to a bike shop and ask what they think needs to be fixed and what it might cost. Take that amount off of the $300. Last year "Bicycling" listed several reasonably good low end bikes for $250-$350. New.

No shop? See if some bike club member will take a look at the bike. If the current owner will not let someone have a look at the bike forget about it.

East Hill

I agree with Ken. Unless that bike is a shining, spotless, virtually untouched gem, it's overpriced.

Of course, it could be that the used bike market is really heating up, but I would still expect to pay closer to a couple of hundred dollars, rather than three hundred. And if anything needs to be repaired, it just makes it more expensive unless you know how to fix things.


Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions !

East Hill
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danwalker8

Thanks for the advice...and the warm welcome