Why Craig's List kicks ass! New bike thread...
04-17-08, 06:30 PM
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Why Craig's List kicks ass! New bike thread...
Well, I now have a rain bike. Or, possibly a new primary? Bought this wonderful De Rosa Planet today off of craigslist. Guess how much?? Only $800!! Full dura-ace, in pretty decent shape. I'm gonna use this puppy for racing. It's pretty light for a 60cm bike. It fits me perfect too. Can't wait to log some miles this weekend!
04-17-08, 06:42 PM
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But it's not even carbon... I don't understand.
JK, congrats. Hope you ride the hell out of it.
JK, congrats. Hope you ride the hell out of it.
04-17-08, 06:43 PM
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It would appear to be a 130. I'm going to change it to a 120mm Newton, with a 44cm Newton bar. The one on it is a bit narrow for me.
04-17-08, 06:53 PM
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Wow. Nice score. Hope it's not hot.
04-17-08, 08:10 PM
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oh my that is a steal and a gorgeous white De Rosa, that bike makes me want a De Rosa so bad! Dura Ace mmmmmm.
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Yeah, the seat is gonna have to go too. Thinkin a new Arione. Debating on the bartape as well.
04-17-08, 10:34 PM
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For that price I give you five to six miles before the frame catastrophically fails due to previous misuse as a downhill MTB.
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the saddle is a bit worn for me. I do like the Flites though, had one on my old TCR. I just bought a WCS 120mm stem and 44cm WCS bar for $35 (together) off ebay, guess it's my lucky day for deals. I'm gonna go with the red Cinelli bar tape I think. I think she's still got some miles left in her.
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Pretty bike. Good deal too!
04-17-08, 11:47 PM
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I've had mixed results on CL.
You sir look like you scored. It's a beauty. You have every right to be proud of that one.
You sir look like you scored. It's a beauty. You have every right to be proud of that one.
04-18-08, 08:07 AM
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great find .. I found this for a friend off CL too 2006 Cannondale CAAD8 full Ultegra for $900
04-18-08, 08:37 AM
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Nice find. I do see some great finds like these from time to time, but I can't shell out to buy all the nice buys I see (as much as I wish I could!)
04-18-08, 08:48 AM
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I got one of these off CL for $450:
had a wrong width FD for the frame, too narrow of a BB, needed new tires, too short of a chain, and had a cracked gear indicator. Total part cost - about $175. Looks new now. Every other piece of hardware on the bike is in like new condition.
CL can be a great place to find some deals. The problem is you have no idea what the previous owner did to the bike. If you are willing to do a bit of detective work figuring out problems (and the price is good enough to justify it), there is nothing wrong with it IMO.
had a wrong width FD for the frame, too narrow of a BB, needed new tires, too short of a chain, and had a cracked gear indicator. Total part cost - about $175. Looks new now. Every other piece of hardware on the bike is in like new condition.
CL can be a great place to find some deals. The problem is you have no idea what the previous owner did to the bike. If you are willing to do a bit of detective work figuring out problems (and the price is good enough to justify it), there is nothing wrong with it IMO.
04-18-08, 08:50 AM
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Big fan of CL here, just bought two brand new, still packing material on them, Windsor Hour and Redline Monocog, both together for 250. Not the most expensive bikes, but I was looking to find a better beater fixie, and since the Hour is 300 new, I got it for 250 plus a whole nother bike, gotta say I made out pretty well.