Buying a new bike...
04-25-09, 04:11 PM
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Buying a new bike...
I've been thinking about buying a new bike for a while, but my budget is pretty small. I saw this bike on ebay today, and I'm thinking about buying it. I'd appreciate it if I could get some opinions on this purchase. Also, does anyone know the year of this frame?
04-25-09, 04:18 PM
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That bike looks like its been ridden hard & put away wet. If you're in the used bike market, you would do good to find one that you can try before you buy.
04-25-09, 04:54 PM
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Appears to be this one:
https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...0620&Type=bike
Seller's description says it has Tiagra components but it looks like the only thing Tiagra on it is the rear derailleur. No idea what a fair price would be for that bike. Then there's the $100 shipping charge unless you're local and picking it up.
https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...0620&Type=bike
Seller's description says it has Tiagra components but it looks like the only thing Tiagra on it is the rear derailleur. No idea what a fair price would be for that bike. Then there's the $100 shipping charge unless you're local and picking it up.
04-25-09, 08:51 PM
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Humongous is correct. It would be best to find a bike that you can try before you buy. Since you are on a limited budget you don't want to spend your whole budget on a bike and shipping only to realize when it arrives that it needs work. I would suggest craiglsist (be careful of scammers etc) or check to see if any of your local shops have used bikes or maybe a bike swap.
