Looking at grabbing this.
12-14-11 | 08:40 AM
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Looking at grabbing this.
12-14-11 | 01:06 PM
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I don't know enough to give you much good advice, but I personally wouldn't go for it at that price. According to bikepedia, it didn't go for nearly $900 new. MSRP was $650, and you can often times get bikes for a little less than MSRP. I'd think maybe worth ~$200 if the Dart 2 is an OK fork and if the bike were in good shape, but again, I don't know enough to give much good advice.
https://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeS...last&Type=bike
https://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeS...last&Type=bike
Last edited by 3speed; 12-14-11 at 01:11 PM.
12-14-11 | 08:28 PM
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........aaaaaaand who knows what else followed suit after the rear wheel.
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12-15-11 | 07:04 AM
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You can get a better used bike for $350. I would maybe consider getting a cheaper $100-150 in good shape steel rigid frame MTB to see if you like to MTB. If you like MTB then save up some money, and buy a decent hardtail (or a fully if you think you need one..but add some time to saving up =P). A hardtail with good front suspension fork/wheels/brakes and line choice is more than enough bike for A LOT of riding. This also depends on how smooth you like your ride I guess.
Edit: Remember it is about sport and fun. If you aren't having fun (which you probably wouldn't with a crap bike that keeps falling apart) you might as well just be jogging or lifting weights.
Edit: Remember it is about sport and fun. If you aren't having fun (which you probably wouldn't with a crap bike that keeps falling apart) you might as well just be jogging or lifting weights.
Last edited by ShimmerFade; 12-15-11 at 07:12 AM.
12-15-11 | 10:23 AM
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I would talk him down on the price
12-15-11 | 10:34 AM
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I'd bet the fork internals are trashed too.
The price would be still be a tad high for me if it was in MINT condition. I have paid as much as $425 for an older hardtail, but I expect tippy top condition and the MSRP was, for real, well over $1K because it had top teir components.
Frankly, there is nothing about the craigslist bike that argues for a $350 price, imho.
The price would be still be a tad high for me if it was in MINT condition. I have paid as much as $425 for an older hardtail, but I expect tippy top condition and the MSRP was, for real, well over $1K because it had top teir components.
Frankly, there is nothing about the craigslist bike that argues for a $350 price, imho.
Last edited by FrenchFit; 12-15-11 at 10:37 AM.
12-15-11 | 10:22 PM
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Totally overpriced, not even close. Considering the rear wheel and other repairs, I wouldn't pay $100 for that bike. For $350 you can buy a brand new entry level Trek with a warranty in perfect, ready to ride condition.
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