$350 for a 2011-2012 Trek Alpha 1.1?
11-14-21, 08:15 PM
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$350 for a 2011-2012 Trek Alpha 1.1?
Supposedly ridden <100 miles. Like new, blah blah blah.
Shimano 2300 components. All aluminum. Won't come down to $300. Right now I just have a single speed but after a hilly 40 mile ride today I'm thinking a bike with actual gears may make it a bit more enjoyable. Should I get this now or just wait until Spring for something better. Probably don't have but another couple weeks to ride. Cold yes, but also I may be away a lot for work.
Shimano 2300 components. All aluminum. Won't come down to $300. Right now I just have a single speed but after a hilly 40 mile ride today I'm thinking a bike with actual gears may make it a bit more enjoyable. Should I get this now or just wait until Spring for something better. Probably don't have but another couple weeks to ride. Cold yes, but also I may be away a lot for work.
11-14-21, 11:10 PM
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From afar that definitely looks very much unused.
It'll be tough to find a modern design bike with integrated shifting in newer condition for less than $350.
It'll be tough to find a modern design bike with integrated shifting in newer condition for less than $350.
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11-15-21, 05:54 AM
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11-15-21, 06:35 AM
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Supposedly ridden <100 miles. Like new, blah blah blah.
Shimano 2300 components. All aluminum. Won't come down to $300. Right now I just have a single speed but after a hilly 40 mile ride today I'm thinking a bike with actual gears may make it a bit more enjoyable. Should I get this now or just wait until Spring for something better. Probably don't have but another couple weeks to ride. Cold yes, but also I may be away a lot for work.
Shimano 2300 components. All aluminum. Won't come down to $300. Right now I just have a single speed but after a hilly 40 mile ride today I'm thinking a bike with actual gears may make it a bit more enjoyable. Should I get this now or just wait until Spring for something better. Probably don't have but another couple weeks to ride. Cold yes, but also I may be away a lot for work.
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11-15-21, 07:44 AM
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Looks like a great deal for $350 if it's the right frame size for you. The first thing I would do would be to rotate the handlebars to a lower position so that the drops are parallel to the ground. I don't know how the seller rode that with those bars as they are shown in the photo.
11-15-21, 12:46 PM
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I agree. I was going to say the same thing about a hybrid. I bought a used hybrid to ride during the winter in Florida last year. This year, I'm bringing my old road bike with me and selling the hybrid.
