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Old 09-08-19, 10:22 AM
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The bike is dirty and needs work. I'd try to buy it around $175. That said, the price isn't bad especially for the east coast. The frame is tange no. 2 which is very good tubing and the parts are very decent mid level components.

Does the bike fit? The paint job looks to be in good shape which is a plus. The bike will need new tires, new cables and housing, new brake pads (kool stop makes very good replacement pads), and quite likely a new chain.

Can you do your own work? An old bike like this could use an overhaul (new ball bearings and grease for the bottom bracket, hubs, and headset). None of this is hard if you are are mechanically inclined.

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