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Is this a bike a decent deal?

Old 06-09-20, 10:41 AM
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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.
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Old 06-09-20, 11:05 AM
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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!!!!
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Old 06-09-20, 11:43 AM
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Keep an eye on CL and fleabay for tall frames?
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The new one can't be delivered until August so yes, I think the FB Marketplace one is a good deal. Plus it is your size for the most part.
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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"

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Old 06-09-20, 01:52 PM
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What is wrong with this bike then? Doesn't it retail for around $700?

My question above is meant for Elvo.
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Old 06-09-20, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gqsmoothie
What is wrong with this bike then? Doesn't it retail for around $700?

My question above is meant for Elvo.
Look at the link in post #2 . It is the same bike, brand new $299.95
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Old 06-09-20, 02:30 PM
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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
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Old 06-10-20, 04:44 PM
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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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Old 06-10-20, 04:49 PM
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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.

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