Would you buy this bike for €300?
07-26-22, 10:37 AM
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Would you buy this bike for €300?
It’s a Gazelle Champion Mondial with Dura Ace. I know that’s not a lot of information but there are a few pictures too:
https://www.blocket.se/annons/stockh...dial/101797894
https://www.blocket.se/annons/stockh...dial/101797894
07-26-22, 11:17 AM
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Pic assist.
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....are you asking if it's priced well ? By my local market standards, it's a bargain. At the current exchange rate, that's about 300 dollars.
....are you asking if it's priced well ? By my local market standards, it's a bargain. At the current exchange rate, that's about 300 dollars.
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07-27-22, 08:43 AM
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Yes, that’s what I meant. This bike has been for sale in Sweden at ~€300 for a month now and I kind of want it, but I also don't want to get stuck with too many bikes if it's difficult to sell it later..
07-27-22, 09:13 AM
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Aren't you answering your own question?
If the bike isn't finding any takers chances are it's over priced for your area.
I'd certainly not pay anywhere near that kind of money but I don't like Gazelles
If the bike isn't finding any takers chances are it's over priced for your area.
I'd certainly not pay anywhere near that kind of money but I don't like Gazelles
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See how the seller feels about offers and start low(er). He might be desperate for any sale and you might really score a good deal.
07-27-22, 10:50 AM
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It's relatively cheap for what it is, outfitted with Dura Ace and a quality steel frame. There's a reason for that, and it has to do with demand.
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I've always wanted a Champion Mondial. Does it fit you? I'd probably want it to try to sell the Dura Ace parts and then build it up with modern parts with the proceeds.
07-27-22, 01:38 PM
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LOVE the color.
Go look at the bike in person and offer 250.00
Being listed for a month, I bet he would accept it
Go look at the bike in person and offer 250.00
Being listed for a month, I bet he would accept it
07-27-22, 02:19 PM
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that era of Dura Ace is from a time when Shimano was still considered an inexpensive low to mid level part supplier
not bad, but not the top tier components we think of today when you see Dura Ace equipped bikes
if you like it, and you are going to ride it $300 isn't bad, if you can get it for $250 that is great
but if you plan on selling it for a profit? then pass, it's a nice rider, not a great money maker
not bad, but not the top tier components we think of today when you see Dura Ace equipped bikes
if you like it, and you are going to ride it $300 isn't bad, if you can get it for $250 that is great
but if you plan on selling it for a profit? then pass, it's a nice rider, not a great money maker
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