quick opinion needed on a bike
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quick opinion needed on a bike
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/bik/182301319.html
there's little info provided in the post, but assuming that its in fair condition and has all the original stock parts, is this a good deal? thanks
there's little info provided in the post, but assuming that its in fair condition and has all the original stock parts, is this a good deal? thanks
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This one is pretty well outdated and it only weighs "next to nothing" is 25lb is nothing. Looks like a $50 garage sale bike to me.
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I noodled around the net a bit and found that the Elance falls in the vintage bike area. Given its age I would only consider buying it if I could ride it first, at any price. One site suggested that buyers of vintage Treks do an E-bay search for similiar old Treks closing prices. If the bike were in mint or near-mint condition $150 would seem to be a very good price.
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hey, thanks for the input guys. i was able to get more information from the seller. based on some additional pics and info i gathered from the vintaege-treks website, it looks to be an '87 400 Elance. according to the seller, there are some scratches in the paint and there is a broken spoke, but he still rides it daily. he is asking for $150. what is a reasonable amount that i should offer him?
https://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...0400%20Elance/
https://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...0400%20Elance/
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