Craigslist find, or keep looking?
04-06-09, 02:31 PM
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Craigslist find, or keep looking?
I've started to look for a replacement for my ~1994 Huffy Mt. Storm (don't laugh, it was free, and it's held up just fine). Saw this on Craigslist:
1995 jamis diablo le mtn bike - $100
I know it's just as old as my Huffy, but would it be worth getting?
Just a little info. My max for a new bike is $200. Sure, I could go out and buy a $1000+ bike, but why? I'm only going to be riding it a few days a week for exercise and that's only when the weather is decent.
So far, the other bike I'm looking at is a Schwinn Ranger from Target for $149.
1995 jamis diablo le mtn bike - $100
I know it's just as old as my Huffy, but would it be worth getting?
Just a little info. My max for a new bike is $200. Sure, I could go out and buy a $1000+ bike, but why? I'm only going to be riding it a few days a week for exercise and that's only when the weather is decent.
So far, the other bike I'm looking at is a Schwinn Ranger from Target for $149.
04-06-09, 02:35 PM
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You may end up putting >$100 into it to service/replace the fork/cables/chain/tires/etc. Oh and it has no pedals.
04-06-09, 02:43 PM
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good call on the pedals.
My revised plan is to keep chugging away on the Huffy until I can no longer maintain it myself (replaced a few tubes/tires/brakes over the years) and probably get another xmart bike. I know what everyone here says about them, but it fits my budget and needs.
My revised plan is to keep chugging away on the Huffy until I can no longer maintain it myself (replaced a few tubes/tires/brakes over the years) and probably get another xmart bike. I know what everyone here says about them, but it fits my budget and needs.
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good call on the pedals.
My revised plan is to keep chugging away on the Huffy until I can no longer maintain it myself (replaced a few tubes/tires/brakes over the years) and probably get another xmart bike. I know what everyone here says about them, but it fits my budget and needs.
My revised plan is to keep chugging away on the Huffy until I can no longer maintain it myself (replaced a few tubes/tires/brakes over the years) and probably get another xmart bike. I know what everyone here says about them, but it fits my budget and needs.
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I would pass on another xmart bike and keep you eye on Craig's List. If you are not in a hurry,
you can watch for a while and see if you can find a better quality bike in your price range.
If you have the time, I suspect you could find a bike in better shape than the first one
and still stay in budget.
you can watch for a while and see if you can find a better quality bike in your price range.
If you have the time, I suspect you could find a bike in better shape than the first one
and still stay in budget.
04-08-09, 06:59 AM
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I would keep looking. $200 can get a good used bike on CL. I couldn't recommend the Schwinn Ranger, either,, but the next step or two, up in the Schwinn line are acceptable bikes ,when on a budget.
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I agree with Arvadaman. Keep going on the Huffy until you can't go anymore, and look at craigslist once or twice a week to see if there are any good deals. I got a '99 Schwinn Frontier for $80 (list price - I probably could have haggled him down if I cared that much about $20). It's nothing special, but it suits my needs, and is a cut above an xmart bike.
I actually think that's the best way to make purchases on craigslist - when it's not something you need. You get a better deal that way because you can wait for the right thing to come along.
I actually think that's the best way to make purchases on craigslist - when it's not something you need. You get a better deal that way because you can wait for the right thing to come along.
