Price check please
02-29-12, 01:05 PM
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On NY Craigslist: stock Pistas run between $300-500. $300 is usually beat up. $500 usually has some nice components.
02-29-12, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuggetross
*Goes to CL to post up a $5000 pista for sale
03-01-12, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by lockn
I bought it for 430, all original parts, little chips here and there. What do you guys think? A good deal or nay?
03-01-12, 11:45 PM
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^you need to upload your photos to an image hosting website like photobucket or flickr then link them from there
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It looks entirely stock which is good considering it'll have seen little use then. I'll call that a good move. Get foot retention ASAP & a brake if you're new to the game.
03-02-12, 12:10 AM
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A solid clip/strap setup will run you +$30. And you could probably find a standard tektro road caliper for cheap because everyone that goes brakeless has one.
03-02-12, 12:15 AM
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Brake set: https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ls&ProdID=1753
Clip/strap setup: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...s-straps-combo
Clip/strap setup: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...s-straps-combo
03-02-12, 12:17 AM
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@TheRealFaux
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Ah thanks for the suggestions, I'll certainly look into them. So whatcha guys think? A good deal or nay?
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Ah thanks for the suggestions, I'll certainly look into them. So whatcha guys think? A good deal or nay?
03-02-12, 12:23 AM
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Yeah, I'd say it's an acceptable deal. Considering a new Pista(I don't know the difference in parts from your model) has an MSRP of $730, it seems like a notable discount for just a few nicks. If you like it, it fits you, and you think you got your money's worth - you got a good deal.
03-02-12, 10:04 PM
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ah alrighty, well it feels fantastic.
ok so, today I went out for a ride, approximately 5 miles ride, and it was a sweet one. But then on my way home, I hear this very faint screeching/squeaking noise, and by very faint, I mean very very faint. Should I get it checked out or is that just the sound of the bike doing work.
ah alrighty, well it feels fantastic.
ok so, today I went out for a ride, approximately 5 miles ride, and it was a sweet one. But then on my way home, I hear this very faint screeching/squeaking noise, and by very faint, I mean very very faint. Should I get it checked out or is that just the sound of the bike doing work.
03-03-12, 10:15 AM
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PLEASE don't start with "Price Check" thread. This crap will never end if it starts.
This isn't Antiques Road Show.
This isn't Antiques Road Show.
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03-03-12, 04:24 PM
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^^ close it then.
anyway, took it to my lbs and the guy charged me effing $10 to lube it up, taking advantage of my poor knowledge in biking. he just grabbed a can and sprayed it in 10 sec. I guess I paid a dollar per sec.
w/e at least my bike's all smooth. any suggestions on what lube I should purchase?
anyway, took it to my lbs and the guy charged me effing $10 to lube it up, taking advantage of my poor knowledge in biking. he just grabbed a can and sprayed it in 10 sec. I guess I paid a dollar per sec.
w/e at least my bike's all smooth. any suggestions on what lube I should purchase?
