Is a 2004 Trek 5900 for $1k a good deal?
07-05-05, 10:56 AM
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Is a 2004 Trek 5900 for $1k a good deal?
I have the option of buying a Trek 5900 for $1k. I'm not sure if I even need people to tell me whether or not this is a good deal...but what do you guys think?
07-05-05, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewfly
I have the option of buying a Trek 5900 for $1k. I'm not sure if I even need people to tell me whether or not this is a good deal...but what do you guys think?
07-05-05, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by johnny99
If it is in very good condition and not stolen, that is a great deal. Of course, you need to be very careful when buying any used carbon bike components since crash damage may be difficult to see.
Do you know the history of the bike?
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07-05-05, 11:14 AM
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It has been ridden by a 'friend of a friend'...I know he is a regular racer with a good history...however, I was worried about the same issue Johnny brought up about crash damage. Perhaps I'll just take it for a few rides! Thanks guys!
07-05-05, 11:18 AM
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If this person is truly an knowledgeable racer, then he know's it's worth a lot more, unless there is more to the story....move with care!
07-05-05, 11:39 AM
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Hmm...now that I've got myself away from the joy of thinking I could get a 5900 for 1k, I'm starting to smell something fishy going on.....
07-05-05, 12:18 PM
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See if he'll agree to having a qualified mechanic/Trek representative inspect it for damage.
07-05-05, 12:26 PM
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sounds too good to be true... Ask him to give it to a trek mechanic for inspection. a 5900 is not soo each the last time I checked they were well over 2 grand.
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Originally Posted by LapDog
If this person is truly an knowledgeable racer, then he know's it's worth a lot more, unless there is more to the story....move with care!
Yes, move with care, but.....
I bought my full DA Giant TCR 0 for only $800 from a personal friend who races a lot (category 1). He sold me the bike for that price because he wanted to see me get into riding/racing and he happened to have a garage full of bikes/frames. If the seller is a good friend of yours, you should know him well enough to have an idea as to his real incentives. Good luck.
