Originally Posted by Doug28450 (Post 18737668)

I try to minimize the snake sighting claims. If they ever concluded that those really are snakes, they would never get in a natural lake again.

Originally Posted by Doug28450 (Post 18737668)

I try to minimize the snake sighting claims. If they ever concluded that those really are snakes, they would never get in a natural lake again.

Originally Posted by WalksOn2Wheels (Post 18737718)

I would think with a massive stream of swimmers moving through the lake, any creature they might be worried about would be much more interested in getting the heck away from the mass of churning water and flailing body parts.

Originally Posted by MikeyBoyAz (Post 18737708)

What do you guys think an older gunner roadie with 6500 ultegra should go for these days... I'm in the market for one, someone is offloading my size currently and I am definitely tempted.... frame is in 'good' condition (no dings or rust visible)

Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 18737754)

There's a blue book for bikes....

Home - Used Bicycles for Sale - BicycleBlueBook.com

Originally Posted by MikeyBoyAz (Post 18737708)

What do you guys think an older gunner roadie with 6500 ultegra should go for these days... I'm in the market for one, someone is offloading my size currently and I am definitely tempted.... frame is in 'good' condition (no dings or rust visible)

Originally Posted by WalksOn2Wheels (Post 18737718)

I would think with a massive stream of swimmers moving through the lake, any creature they might be worried about would be much more interested in getting the heck away from the mass of churning water and flailing body parts.

Originally Posted by Dan333SP (Post 18737764)

You can also just buy it for whatever price he's asking, and then start a thread here on whether it was a good deal.

Seriously though, used bike prices are so market-dependent that there's really no way any of us can give you an accurate number. I'd throw out $600-700 as an acceptable range for that bike if the drivetrain is in good shape, but who knows. It's worth as much as someone is willing to pay.

Originally Posted by Dan333SP (Post 18737764)

You can also just buy it for whatever price he's asking, and then start a thread here on whether it was a good deal.

Seriously though, used bike prices are so market-dependent that there's really no way any of us can give you an accurate number. I'd throw out $600-700 as an acceptable range for that bike if the drivetrain is in good shape, but who knows. It's worth as much as someone is willing to pay.

Originally Posted by Doug28450 (Post 18737668)

I try to minimize the snake sighting claims. If they ever concluded that those really are snakes, they would never get in a natural lake again.

Originally Posted by Doug28450 (Post 18737743)

This is what I sometimes tell them. When they see your arms and legs flailing about they are more concerned with their own safety.

Originally Posted by MikeyBoyAz (Post 18737782)

... and that is the reply I was looking for :) Thanks :)

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 18737794)

Even if it was a snake, which I don't imagine it was, a snake isn't going to attack anybody in the water. Unless they're defending a nest they're going to move away, not toward, any large creatures. Of all God's creatures, snakes get a bum rap.

Snakes and of course Rotties. :D

Originally Posted by Doug28450 (Post 18737812)

BRB...

I have to go vote again.

Originally Posted by Dan333SP (Post 18737818)

Build that wall higher, so @PepeM will stop bothering us.

Originally Posted by MikeyBoyAz (Post 18737782)

... and that is the reply I was looking for :) Thanks :)

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 18737774)

True, at least for sharks. Saw a Shark Week thing where they tested and even 2-3 swimmers (dummy swimmers) were ignored by sharks. A single (dummy) swimmer was promptly attacked.

All the more motivation to swim however hard it takes to stay in a pack if doing an ocean swim...

Originally Posted by topslop1 (Post 18737915)

Literally no one can do their job correctly today, then they decide to argue with me as if the job they did was correct..

This is what happens when you don't: 1. Have a 4.0 gpa to appeal to competitive corporate jobs 2. Do not have a technical degree 3. Poor parents.

Conclusion here is: don't be like me kids.

Also: work less, politic more - might save your ass one day.

Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 18737924)

Okay. I won't be like you.

Thanks for the tip.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 18737562)

@rpenmanparker I'm n the middle of a 40 mile ride so I'll keep it short. I've got a modest nest egg earns through investments and retired at 54. My house is not what made that possible.

Btw, I live in a very modest home, 1200 sf in a rural community. I've never been a fan of sticking money in real estate for an investment if it's your personal residence.

Back to my ride which is a better long term investment in my health than anything. :thumb:

Originally Posted by topslop1 (Post 18737922)

You'd be more likely to be killed 100x driving to and from the event than getting bitten or eaten by a shark out in open water.

I'd welcome a good shark fight, Moby Dick style ala harpoons and small, fragile water craft.

Originally Posted by Dan333SP (Post 18737803)

A ballpark way to check other than BBB is go onto Ebay and look for completed listings for that bike. Obviously Ebay prices will be higher than what you'd pay for a local meetup transaction.

Quick search gave me this-

Gunnar Roadie with s s Coupling System Travel Road Bike Size 62cm | eBay

It's a weird size, which would reduce the value, but it has travel couplers and campy (!!) which would maybe increase the value, hard to say. Sold for $675.