2004 Cannondale R1000 - $300. Worth buying?
08-10-17, 06:58 PM
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2004 Cannondale R1000 - $300. Worth buying?
https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/bik/6253957783.html
Found this bike on Craigslist about an hour away. I believe it's my size, but I won't know for sure until I try it out.
Looks like the crankset has been switched out from the Shimano Triple. And they say upgraded components. Not really sure what to think of this bike.
Is it worth the asking price? I have my dad's old 91 Bianchi Virata that I've been riding a lot. I've never had a modern bike, so I thought this might be a good intro.
Found this bike on Craigslist about an hour away. I believe it's my size, but I won't know for sure until I try it out.
Looks like the crankset has been switched out from the Shimano Triple. And they say upgraded components. Not really sure what to think of this bike.
Is it worth the asking price? I have my dad's old 91 Bianchi Virata that I've been riding a lot. I've never had a modern bike, so I thought this might be a good intro.
08-10-17, 07:43 PM
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It appears they have based their price off of BBB guide as excellent condition. Most feel the guide undervalues.
It is a small frame.
It is a small frame.
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I find it to often be wildly overvalued.
Your overall point certainly stands though- thats the problem with the site- its completely baseless due to not taking into account location, season, local inventory, etc.
08-11-17, 06:31 AM
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300 dollars seems like a reasonable price for a bike of that era and quality, if it is in good condition.
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