Looking to buy a used road bike
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Looking to buy a used road bike
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I'm a beginner cyclist who is looking to purchase a used road bike. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to bikes and I have a feeling I'll be ripped off trying to buy a used bike from craiglist or facebook marketplace. I've been browsing through the forum and I feel like a lot of members here are very passionate about biking and have a strong sense of community so I thought I would try to find a bike here! I found that the correct frame size for me is 58 cm (I'm 6'1") and my crank size is 170mm - 175mm. I'm currently located in Northern Virginia by Fairfax.
I'm a beginner cyclist who is looking to purchase a used road bike. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to bikes and I have a feeling I'll be ripped off trying to buy a used bike from craiglist or facebook marketplace. I've been browsing through the forum and I feel like a lot of members here are very passionate about biking and have a strong sense of community so I thought I would try to find a bike here! I found that the correct frame size for me is 58 cm (I'm 6'1") and my crank size is 170mm - 175mm. I'm currently located in Northern Virginia by Fairfax.
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thegr33ngiant , Craigslist VA does not have Fairfax specifically, what would be the nearest city in the CL sites ?
https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites#US
https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites#US
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good luck finding a bike! I always buy used. I remind myself to be patient & check the ads regularly. don't be afraid to drive. just browsing "Richmond" quickly these caught my eye
PINARELLO Treviso 58CM - $1000 (ASHLAND)
"womens"? who cares
Women’s road bike - $150 (Richmond)
Giant OCR1 Roadbike - $525
Specialized Allez Upgraded - $875 (Williamsburg)
PINARELLO Treviso 58CM - $1000 (ASHLAND)
"womens"? who cares
Women’s road bike - $150 (Richmond)
Giant OCR1 Roadbike - $525
Specialized Allez Upgraded - $875 (Williamsburg)
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In Richmond, a very nice bike at an affordable price..
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...131585970.html
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...131585970.html
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Here's a vintage classic but will need more work than the previous one...
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...131497563.html
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...131497563.html
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another vintage bike, but wouldn't pay more than $150.00 for it...
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...127767529.html
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...127767529.html
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Hello,
I'm a beginner cyclist who is looking to purchase a used road bike. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to bikes and I have a feeling I'll be ripped off trying to buy a used bike from craiglist or facebook marketplace. I've been browsing through the forum and I feel like a lot of members here are very passionate about biking and have a strong sense of community so I thought I would try to find a bike here! I found that the correct frame size for me is 58 cm (I'm 6'1") and my crank size is 170mm - 175mm. I'm currently located in Northern Virginia by Fairfax.
I'm a beginner cyclist who is looking to purchase a used road bike. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to bikes and I have a feeling I'll be ripped off trying to buy a used bike from craiglist or facebook marketplace. I've been browsing through the forum and I feel like a lot of members here are very passionate about biking and have a strong sense of community so I thought I would try to find a bike here! I found that the correct frame size for me is 58 cm (I'm 6'1") and my crank size is 170mm - 175mm. I'm currently located in Northern Virginia by Fairfax.
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For others, Fairfax is closer to Washington DC then Richmond Virginia. Richmond is about 2 hours away.
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good luck finding a bike! I always buy used. I remind myself to be patient & check the ads regularly. don't be afraid to drive. just browsing "Richmond" quickly these caught my eye
PINARELLO Treviso 58CM - $1000 (ASHLAND)
"womens"? who cares
Women’s road bike - $150 (Richmond)
Giant OCR1 Roadbike - $525
Specialized Allez Upgraded - $875 (Williamsburg)
PINARELLO Treviso 58CM - $1000 (ASHLAND)
"womens"? who cares
Women’s road bike - $150 (Richmond)
Giant OCR1 Roadbike - $525
Specialized Allez Upgraded - $875 (Williamsburg)
To the OP, you have to look around CL and FB Marketplace every now and then something will come up. Have you been to Goodwill? Sometimes they have bikes there that are low prices and need some TLC if you're into that stuff.
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I'm also bike shopping in the DC metro. There's a lot to choose from, and quite a bit of turn over. You'll see different stuff next week.
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Awesome! I will definitely keep you posted if/when I found a bike that fits within my budget! Thank you!
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Okay bike. The price is full market value. There's a mix of parts, older brake calipers and newer shift levers. The question is whether it fits. You could test ride it. To my eye, it looks slightly bigger than 56cm, which is to your advantage. You'll need at least a 57 cm top tube, measured center to center. PG.
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What do you think? The seller is offering it for $180
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Speaking of free bikes...
Fellow on FB Marketplace was giving this away yesterday. Dirty, but intact 1990 or so Volpe with SunTour branded stuff. Accushift 7-speed bar ends, DiaCompe cantilevers with dirty white hoods and SunTour Edge branding on the levers.
It even had SunTour AT branded Sansin hubs. I wound up giving the fellow a C-note just because he was driving out to Las Vegas and likely needed the spending money. So, taking it down to the frame, some polishing and touch up, and then I'll build it back up. New 35mm tires, chain, celeste bar tape, blue cable housings, blue bottle cages, cleaned up bearings throughout… I expect it to be a stunning all-terrain, gravel, general commuter type bike.
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What do you think about this one Phil?
washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/leesburg-trek-1220-aluminum-zx-series/7133455404.html
washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bik/d/leesburg-trek-1220-aluminum-zx-series/7133455404.html