2013 Giant Escape 3 Anyone?
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2013 Giant Escape 3 Anyone?
Guy wont go any lower than $270. I can post the ad if it helps. From what I've read, it's pretty low end... hi-tensile forks, Altus rear derailleur. I'd really like to get a bike in the next couple weeks but maybe I should wait.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/974458450703507/?mibextid=dXMIcH
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/974458450703507/?mibextid=dXMIcH
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Now he said $250. That still seems high
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Quite low end and not a great bike I would suggest maybe offering $50 if you are absolutely desperate for the bike. In the end I wouldn't want that bike even at $10 I would pass. I do understand that yes it is hard to get a bike for that price but I remember the Escape 2s and they were the slightly "better" version and they were terrible so another step down would be a harder pass.
There are plenty of bikes out there and plenty of used bikes that have better components and better frames and forks.
There are plenty of bikes out there and plenty of used bikes that have better components and better frames and forks.
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Quite low end and not a great bike I would suggest maybe offering $50 if you are absolutely desperate for the bike. In the end I wouldn't want that bike even at $10 I would pass. I do understand that yes it is hard to get a bike for that price but I remember the Escape 2s and they were the slightly "better" version and they were terrible so another step down would be a harder pass.
There are plenty of bikes out there and plenty of used bikes that have better components and better frames and forks.
There are plenty of bikes out there and plenty of used bikes that have better components and better frames and forks.
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$250 is too high for that bike, by at least $150. That said, it's the format that I'd like if looking for a bike in this segment. The steel fork will (should) be more comfortable than an aluminum fork and will last forever. Assuming the rims are straight, the rim brakes should be trouble-free and very easy to adjust and live with (disc brakes can be more finicky). One of the big downsides to this bike is the freewheel rear hub it likely has, which means it's effectively stuck in a 3x7 drivetrain configuration, unless you swap at least the rear wheel with a freehub wheel.
It really depends on what you're looking for in a bike. You wouldn't call this an enthusiast's bike, but it'd be good solid transportation...it's just not worth the asking price.
It really depends on what you're looking for in a bike. You wouldn't call this an enthusiast's bike, but it'd be good solid transportation...it's just not worth the asking price.
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Yeah. I've not read great things. A couple years ago I bought an fx3 for $150 and it seemed a lot livelier although the brakes were crap. I'm supposed to look at a Kona Esatto tomorrow for $300. Much better bike with CF forks. Only Sora components but probably better than the Claris/Altus combo on this pig
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I lucked into a near-new 2013 (IIRC) Escape, a year (or two?) ago, and I love that thing. It's a 9spd, which I'm still a fan of, and still have spare chains and cassettes from way back. It's got a carbon fork, and simple rim brakes (fine by me), and Shimano Acera/Alivio, which has always worked for me (and I say that as a former road racer,and reformed bike snob, that's owned some nice stuff, so I do know the difference).
Being 2 decades past my last race, my whole riding style and approach has relaxed considerably, and kinda come full circle, in that im happy spinning over the hills,all alone, on bikes that i wouldve once turned my nose up at (yet they run great, and dont cost as much as a used car,LOL!!
BTW, I found this bike on FB, from a guy who it turned out goes to the same gym as me, and I scored it for $135, with extras, and I considered that a killer deal.
Being 2 decades past my last race, my whole riding style and approach has relaxed considerably, and kinda come full circle, in that im happy spinning over the hills,all alone, on bikes that i wouldve once turned my nose up at (yet they run great, and dont cost as much as a used car,LOL!!
BTW, I found this bike on FB, from a guy who it turned out goes to the same gym as me, and I scored it for $135, with extras, and I considered that a killer deal.
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I lucked into a near-new 2013 (IIRC) Escape, a year (or two?) ago, and I love that thing. It's a 9spd, which I'm still a fan of, and still have spare chains and cassettes from way back. It's got a carbon fork, and simple rim brakes (fine by me), and Shimano Acera/Alivio, which has always worked for me (and I say that as a former road racer,and reformed bike snob, that's owned some nice stuff, so I do know the difference).
Being 2 decades past my last race, my whole riding style and approach has relaxed considerably, and kinda come full circle, in that im happy spinning over the hills,all alone, on bikes that i wouldve once turned my nose up at (yet they run great, and dont cost as much as a used car,LOL!!
BTW, I found this bike on FB, from a guy who it turned out goes to the same gym as me, and I scored it for $135, with extras, and I considered that a killer deal.
Being 2 decades past my last race, my whole riding style and approach has relaxed considerably, and kinda come full circle, in that im happy spinning over the hills,all alone, on bikes that i wouldve once turned my nose up at (yet they run great, and dont cost as much as a used car,LOL!!
BTW, I found this bike on FB, from a guy who it turned out goes to the same gym as me, and I scored it for $135, with extras, and I considered that a killer deal.
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Ultimately, a bike is worth what a buyer will pay. There may be characteristics that make a specific bike worth more or less than average, including a really interesting colorway or livery. This model looks like the typical black bike and...unless that just happens to be your color...
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If he did, then it would have been a solid no, not selling it for that price.
My bet is he has other potential buyers offering substantially less and is just trying to get the number up.
I would simply just tell the seller it's not worth the amount that you offered and what you are offering is generous. Also, be sneaky about it, don't appear overly excited about purchasing it and possibly state you have seen other bikes that you are also offering amounts for. The first one that says yes, has your money.
Past bikes I've sold on Facebook, I typically start out a bit higher number. Then after a few days to a week, start lowering the price by about $20 until I start getting people interested in offers. IF I notice there are a number of people saving my listing, then I know they are just waiting for my price to go down. It's something I will be doing again in next few weeks when I put a bike I am no longer using up for sale.
The sellers whom refuse to negotiate are the ones that typically have their bikes up for sale for many months. I have seen a number of bikes up for sale for over 12 months now.
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