Miradaman

Hey folks
A guy near me is selling a Co-Op DRT 1.3 for $700. Looks lightly used, probably for the street as no scuffs on frame or fork. Its covered with dust so I'm thinking it didn't get much use at all. Guy wants $700. Worth it? I've linked the specs below. Thanks as always for everyone's advice.

https://www.rei.com/product/106334/c...es-drt-13-bike

Miradaman

Went to look at it today. Guy was the original owner and had all the paperwork. Only a couple years old, original price was $1099, but he got it for $979. He only rode it on the street, never off road, and it shows — not a single scratch or scuff on frame, fork or pedals. Got him down to $600. Seems worth it to me. Air shock with lockout up front, hydraulic brakes, I don't mind a 2x, and this one has an extended gear range over the 2xs I ridden before so the gearing goes even lower for climbing. Rear brake is not as responsive as I would like but I'll figure out how to dial it in. I'm picking it up tonight.

MAK

I have a DRT 2.1. The frames are likely the same and the differences are in the components. My bike is sturdy and feels solid. I enjoy it and have no regrets. I can't tell you whether the $600 price is good or bad but my guess is that in today's used bike market, it's not too far out of reason, if at all, particularly if the bike is lightly used as you described. If it fits you, you'll enjoy it and it will hold up well.

Miradaman

Yeah, I've rented DRT bikes from REI out in Colorado a couple of times and they seemed like perfectly fine bikes to me. I've been wanting a newer budget hardtail for awhile and I almost pulled the trigger on a new Giant Talon 2 last month, which would have been $150 more than this bike and with lower end components. Glad I waited. This DRT is a 2018 model with the specs I linked above, so for $600 I'm pretty happy with the deal. The owner had REI mount a Cateye speedometer/odometer when he bought it and it only shows 6 miles. He might have reset it at some point, but if not it's still basically a brand new bike...

Russ Roth

Seems like a reasonable price to me for the spec. Low mileage its worth it. Not the greatest bargain but a deal for both parties.

Miradaman

Yep, used bikes are still going for a lot in my area. Frankly, I felt a bit guilty only giving him $600 for a barely used bike that cost him $979 three years ago...I think I got the much better end of the deal...