should I buy? 12 year old Trek 5200
06-13-14, 02:06 PM
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should I buy? 12 year old Trek 5200
Just test rode a very nice 2002 Trek 5200 USPS edition:
2002 Trek 5200 - BikePedia
Seller is asking $1250. Bike is in excellent condition and everything is still stock Ultegra. Only thing changed is upgraded Specialized seat and seller is throwing in Ultegra SPD-SL pedals (used). Everything felt great when test-riding it; my only concern is that it is 12 years old. Any suggestions? Thanks!
2002 Trek 5200 - BikePedia
Seller is asking $1250. Bike is in excellent condition and everything is still stock Ultegra. Only thing changed is upgraded Specialized seat and seller is throwing in Ultegra SPD-SL pedals (used). Everything felt great when test-riding it; my only concern is that it is 12 years old. Any suggestions? Thanks!
06-13-14, 02:20 PM
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Sounds too high to me. I sold my 5900 for $1300 a few years ago. I wouldn't offer more than $700-800 and that is if it's near perfect and it's a bike you've wanted for a long time.
06-13-14, 02:24 PM
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+2; too much $$$
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06-13-14, 02:41 PM
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I sold my Y2K 5200 a couple of years ago for $500. Of course it had over 50K miles on it; some scratches and decals peeling; plus was a Frankenbike with various parts. However it was still very rid-able, but I wanted something newer.
06-13-14, 02:46 PM
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Price is ridiculous. I bought that exact same 2002 Trek 5200 for $550 last year. Sold it for $800 a few months later.
06-13-14, 05:14 PM
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Yeah, $800 max...tons of better options if you are willing to spend over a grand. Live anywhere near a Performance? Big weekend for deals there.
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You're not going to find full Ultegra for that price. My 5200 is older than that. Frame and fork are still perfect except for paint: lots of miles on that puppy. If the components aren't worn, probably fine. It's a very good ride.
06-13-14, 10:39 PM
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True enough...but does a 6500 group really trump a new 4600 with LBS support?
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06-13-14, 11:12 PM
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last year i got a full 6500 groupset with mechs, brifters, brakes, crank/BB and wheelset with hubs and cassette/chain for 400, and in new condition...
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