jhboyy7

$$ https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv...852329059.html


this guy wants 400 for his CAAD 5 is it with it? if not what would be reasonable

Will Goes Boing

One fiddy.

jhboyy7

seriously?

aramis

Yeah I think it's worth it as long as it isn't abused and the wheels are decent and in true. It's a nice 9 speed STI bike with all shimano components (ultegra mostly). You can't do much better for $400 imho. A new bike for $400 you can't even get a crappy sora bike with awful wheels, no name brakes, etc..

The ride might be a little rough without a carbon fork and frame but it's not too bad and a set of 25mm tires if they'll fit will make it ride better. I bought a caad5 just like that for around the same price but it had some really nice wheels and I feel I got a great deal. The one I got is SUPER light for it's time. I want to say it was under 18 pounds without pedals and light 15XX gram wheels. Don't tell anyone but you'll be just as fast as you would be on a $4000+ bike with that CAAD.

edit: it also looks like an ex team bike, so it was probably ridden A LOT so check for components that are on their way out like the sti's, wheels, derailleurs, etc..

99Klein 

Don't seem like too bad a deal if it's really nice.

h2oxtc

I bought one 2 years ago, a 2003 version. Paid $500. It was in almost new condition so it was a great buy. The bike is a nice bike - although a little stiffer and slightly heavier than my current Caad 8's. The $400 "may" be a good buy depending on the condition and amount of wear on the components.

Will Goes Boing

Considering that you can get a brand new bike for $499 that comes with life time adjustments from performance bikes, this is definitely not a good deal. The bike looks to be at least 10 yrs old. I wouldn't pay more than..... one fiddy for it.

Phantoj

I can't tell if you're joking.

$150 would be about right for some mid-grade chromo downtube-shift Centurion from the 80's. $400 is a decent price for this bike, provided it's not worn out. Do some negotiating, get it for $350.

brian_rides

I'd say you could probably get him down to 300...
But if that's the bike you really want, would you question the price?
offer what you think is fair.

aramis

I could sell just the shifters off that bike for $150.