2008 Trek XO1
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2008 Trek XO1
Hi all, I just purchased a used 2008 Trek XO1. Before buying I checked bicyclebluebook.com and saw the bike was worth around $450 CAD in excellent condition. It was listed for $800 so I was skeptical going to see it. The seller used to work at Wild Rock, one of the best bike shops in town, and said he bought it new and built it up, spending nearly $2500 on it. I ended up paying $700. I don't know a whole lot about bikes but I believe he said it's all SRAM Rival (I think it's called a groupset?) and it looks to be in great condition. Anyway, what do you think of this purchase? I don't plan on doing anything too intense on it. It's my main form of transportation so I'll be commuting to work and around town and take the occasional hour or two ride along a rail trail or something like that.
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a) bicycle bluebook is worse than useless. Their values are not based on any market reality.
b) that said, that's probably on the high side for a 10-year-old bike. Also pretty much every bike ever sold is "sold by an ex-mechanic" that really means nothing.
c) However, it's still a quality bike and it will make an good commuter simply because you can fit wider tires in there. I don't know if the XO-1 has mounts for fenders (if that sort of thing is important to you). At any rate you've bought it so enjoy it.
b) that said, that's probably on the high side for a 10-year-old bike. Also pretty much every bike ever sold is "sold by an ex-mechanic" that really means nothing.
c) However, it's still a quality bike and it will make an good commuter simply because you can fit wider tires in there. I don't know if the XO-1 has mounts for fenders (if that sort of thing is important to you). At any rate you've bought it so enjoy it.
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So now I can say i'm an ex-mechanic, but really i'm just a random dude.
OP: just ride the bike.
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I have a 2011 XO2 as my main gravel bike. It's pretty lightweight and fits a reasonably wide tire (40mm). I specifically got it due to its light weight and relatively normal bb height (ie, it's not super high like other cx bikes). Not great for commuting due to lack of eyelets but makes for a great gravel adventure bike otherwise. With a spare set of wheels and tires for the road it's almost as fast and nimble as a road bike.
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I took it in to the local community bike shop and the owner knows the guy who sold it to me. Said he barely rode it and that it was a steal!
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I have a 2011 XO2 as my main gravel bike. It's pretty lightweight and fits a reasonably wide tire (40mm). I specifically got it due to its light weight and relatively normal bb height (ie, it's not super high like other cx bikes). Not great for commuting due to lack of eyelets but makes for a great gravel adventure bike otherwise. With a spare set of wheels and tires for the road it's almost as fast and nimble as a road bike.
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Nice! The lack of eyelets on mine was my only minor complaint, but I guess different models/years do have eyelets.