Is this Trek 400 Elance bike worth it?
09-01-19, 07:05 PM
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Is this Trek 400 Elance bike worth it?
"sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/6967664558.html"
Thinking about buying this bike for $160. The seller said he has changed some of the parts up. Am I getting a good deal?
Thinking about buying this bike for $160. The seller said he has changed some of the parts up. Am I getting a good deal?
09-01-19, 08:40 PM
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Trek must have made a million of those 400 series bikes BITD because there are still so many in use today. The seller doesn't mention gears anywhere but, it looks like a 7 speed set up. Or, it could be a 6 speed. 531 frame is nice. Nice parts. Rear rack. Looks like a nice clean bike. The only thing that concerns me is the size. It only looks suitable for a small rider. Good size for a woman or a junior. If the wheels are true & tires are good then $160 is reasonable. If you have your heart set on an old Trek 400 don't worry. Another one will probably come around before too long.
09-02-19, 07:39 AM
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09-02-19, 08:49 AM
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What type of riding do you want to do and what's your budget? There's a couple of Trek 520's (drop bar, touring/comfort geometry, reasonably light weight) on the Sacremento CL - good all-around bikes that can take/have rack, fenders, etc. , but not race bikes.
One of them is a small frame - 1990's - Reynolds 501? - $300 - https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...965466753.html
One is a large - 1980's - Reynolds 531 - $275 - https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...968366503.html
As demonstrated by the seller of the Trek 400, some people will try to sell damaged goods. If you're not sure what you're looking at take it to a bike shop prior to purchase for an inspection - and/or post the listing here as you did.
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09-02-19, 07:58 PM
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One of them is a small frame - 1990's - Reynolds 501? - $300 - https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...965466753.html
09-03-19, 09:56 AM
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