Is this a bike a decent deal?
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Is this a bike a decent deal?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3879088017144/
I'm 6 feet 6 inches tall and weight 245 so I need a big bike; I think a stem riser or more upright handlebars might be needed too. I've always wanted a single speed bike but finding one (or any bike) that fits me has been difficult. I currently ride a Trek 4300 mountain bike that has been modified quite a lot but IMO still doesn't fit me perfectly.
Any thoughts on this bike would be very much appreciated.
I'm 6 feet 6 inches tall and weight 245 so I need a big bike; I think a stem riser or more upright handlebars might be needed too. I've always wanted a single speed bike but finding one (or any bike) that fits me has been difficult. I currently ride a Trek 4300 mountain bike that has been modified quite a lot but IMO still doesn't fit me perfectly.
Any thoughts on this bike would be very much appreciated.
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Me, if the local bike looks good, I would prefer that over the mail order that has to be assembled, and does not include extra stuff.
Plus: SPIKED TIRES!!!!
Plus: SPIKED TIRES!!!!
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Any bike you can put to good use WITHOUT spending and replacing is not bad for $250.
If you are planning on buying than changing stem, bars, seatpost, then, not so much.
To quote my friend
"I've spent more than that on a bad meal"
Barry
If you are planning on buying than changing stem, bars, seatpost, then, not so much.
To quote my friend
"I've spent more than that on a bad meal"
Barry
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The brand new version has disc brakes.
Personally I don't get the appeal for a 250 dollar bike that that doesn't even come with multi-speed drive train
Personally I don't get the appeal for a 250 dollar bike that that doesn't even come with multi-speed drive train
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Tell the seller that a new one is only 299 and see if they are willing to go down on the price.
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Posting the ad for future reference. Yes, I think it's a fair price. You can always offer $200 and see if he'll take it. Even if not, you will get far more than $50 of enjoyment riding over the next 2 months. And it's hard to find a bike that large.
Last edited by stevel610; 06-10-20 at 04:58 PM.