2015 Raleigh Furley-framed Roper
09-14-18, 02:10 PM
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2015 Raleigh Furley-framed Roper
Looking at this item, is $495 a good price for it? I have not had a bike for a long time and looking to get back into it.
"2015 Raleigh Furley-framed Roper - $495"
Purchased last year new for $975. Barely used. Custom bike with added rack one of a kind Toper built from furley frame. Disc brakes. Hybrid. 60cm frame.
09-14-18, 08:54 PM
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Yes, size is most important.
$975 was the original price for the Roper, a nine speed bike. The Furley was a single speed and sold for less. Both were offered by Raleigh for hundreds less a little while back. So unless the bike is near mint, price seems high.
Also, "Roper built from a Furley frame" ...both frames were the same so this could be easily done. But was the conversion done correctly/professionally? I could tell by looking at it... but not everyone could.
$975 was the original price for the Roper, a nine speed bike. The Furley was a single speed and sold for less. Both were offered by Raleigh for hundreds less a little while back. So unless the bike is near mint, price seems high.
Also, "Roper built from a Furley frame" ...both frames were the same so this could be easily done. But was the conversion done correctly/professionally? I could tell by looking at it... but not everyone could.
09-16-18, 07:05 PM
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The huge fame would work well for my height, XL is what I need. I just have reservations about this bike assembled this way, will likely keep looking.
09-28-18, 10:57 AM
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They brought the price down to 300.
Good deal, or not? Opinions are welcome.
Purchased last year new for $975.
Barely used.
Custom bike with added rack one of a kind Toper built from furley frame.
Disc brakes. Hybrid. 60cm frame.
Good deal, or not? Opinions are welcome.
Purchased last year new for $975.
Barely used.
Custom bike with added rack one of a kind Toper built from furley frame.
Disc brakes. Hybrid. 60cm frame.
Last edited by fiat0; 10-02-18 at 07:34 AM.
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