2004 Specialized Langster - Worth $350?
 

I've got a chance to pick one up this week. I think it's in my size, but won't know for sure until I ride it. Does it sound like a good value? Langster haters need not reply. : D

id buy it in a heart beat!!!

No. That's five seasons ago. Someone is being a little proud. Maybe if it has a list of quality upgrades...

^^^ +1

$350 is a lot for a five year old bike. If it's just stock, ask for $250.

Really? Wow. No, there aren't any upgrades as far as I can tell. The person was originally selling the bike for $450. I offered $300, and we met at $350.

MSRP for a 2004 Langster was $440. People probably got it for even cheaper.

I think it's a good deal, maybe $300, but either way it's a good quality bike.

Hmm. I've got two 'yes' and two 'no'. I don't like the idea of paying nearly full retail for an older bike, though. I thought this was originally $750, but if it was $440 back in 2004...

I'm going to offer $200 and see what he says. Maybe I can bring the price down some more.

It doesn't matter what it was worth in 2004. That was a different market. All that matters is how it compares spec/condition/price wise with current bikes. I'd buy it if it was well maintained.

Alu fork?

http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/B...ster&Type=bike

Yes.

that looks worth it.
I would try to offer like $250-$300 though since it's msrp was $450.

yea i was thinking more like 09 langster. mybad

SheistyMike speeks TROOF + his username is $.
Listen to SheistyMike.

To me, that fork is butt. There's a reason no one specs Alu forks anymore.

I wouldn't buy a 4 year old used bike for $90 less than retail. I wouldn't buy a 1 month old bike for $90 less than retail. The warranty is worth that. I would literally be kicking the tires of this bike, and unless they were BRAND NEW, be telling the seller that you had to buy new ones at $20 a pop. I'm just saying, think of what you'd have to replace vs. a new bike.

I'd buy IF: you really want a cheap aluminum frame you can paint white and make a mini-Concept. And you are aware that you'll potentially be compelled, by upgrade-itis, to buy a new carbon fork.

All right, he responded saying he bought it for more than 440 back then, that it's in good condition, etc, and that he won't go below 350. I'm probably going to let it go if I can't bring the price down more.

No. Don't do it.

Don't do it... I wonder how much he thinks he paid for it in 05... You've got a handful of bike afficionados/websites telling you it was 440 3 years ago... What does he expect us to believe he paid? 6? it seems like bad idea.. Whether he got ripped off or not shouldn't be your burden.. if he's not willing to give it to you for <300 I'd let that **** go, there will be others...