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09-08-24, 11:12 AM
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A couple of online retailers, including BikesDirect is selling this bike for $327.00. There are two of them on FB Marketplace in my area with asking prices of $400 and $450. One was ridden one time and the other was never ridden and is being sold because "wife says I have too many bikes". This raises some red flags to me. The bike is definitely entry level and maybe it didn't meet the expectations of these two sellers. Although I have no interest in purchasing one of these, I am curious if there is some kind of issue with this particular bicycle. Anyone have any experience with or knowledge about this bike?
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09-08-24, 03:21 PM
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I don't have experience with it. I have seen it before online.
Your question is whether there is an issue with the bike.
My answer to that is- it depends.
If you are expecting the bike to perform at a high level, yes there is an issue with the bike- it's a low end bike and will fail to meet expectations.
If you are expecting the bike to perform like a low cost entey level bike, no there is no issue with the bike- it will meet and possibly exceed your expectations.
It has low end tires, ltwoo drivetrain, literally unbranded brakes, QR wheels, and an aluminum fork.
On the upside, it's a 2x9 drivetrain and has capacity for wide tires.
I'm sure with some proper adjustments, it could be a serviceable commuter bike or neighborhood/path bike.
Your question is whether there is an issue with the bike.
My answer to that is- it depends.
If you are expecting the bike to perform at a high level, yes there is an issue with the bike- it's a low end bike and will fail to meet expectations.
If you are expecting the bike to perform like a low cost entey level bike, no there is no issue with the bike- it will meet and possibly exceed your expectations.
It has low end tires, ltwoo drivetrain, literally unbranded brakes, QR wheels, and an aluminum fork.
On the upside, it's a 2x9 drivetrain and has capacity for wide tires.
I'm sure with some proper adjustments, it could be a serviceable commuter bike or neighborhood/path bike.
09-08-24, 03:46 PM
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I don't have experience with it. I have seen it before online.
Your question is whether there is an issue with the bike.
My answer to that is- it depends.
If you are expecting the bike to perform at a high level, yes there is an issue with the bike- it's a low end bike and will fail to meet expectations.
If you are expecting the bike to perform like a low cost entey level bike, no there is no issue with the bike- it will meet and possibly exceed your expectations.
It has low end tires, ltwoo drivetrain, literally unbranded brakes, QR wheels, and an aluminum fork.
On the upside, it's a 2x9 drivetrain and has capacity for wide tires.
I'm sure with some proper adjustments, it could be a serviceable commuter bike or neighborhood/path bike.
Your question is whether there is an issue with the bike.
My answer to that is- it depends.
If you are expecting the bike to perform at a high level, yes there is an issue with the bike- it's a low end bike and will fail to meet expectations.
If you are expecting the bike to perform like a low cost entey level bike, no there is no issue with the bike- it will meet and possibly exceed your expectations.
It has low end tires, ltwoo drivetrain, literally unbranded brakes, QR wheels, and an aluminum fork.
On the upside, it's a 2x9 drivetrain and has capacity for wide tires.
I'm sure with some proper adjustments, it could be a serviceable commuter bike or neighborhood/path bike.
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09-08-24, 03:49 PM
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I've seen Craigslist listings for bikes, electric guitars, etc., where the person placing the ad undoubtedly bought the item with the sole intention of listing it with a price that is more than was paid, with the expectation of selling it to someone who didn't think to do so much as a quick search for the product.
Don't know if it ever works. Just like those ads showing a dirty and neglected '70's-era department-store-quality bike accompanied by the statement that it's a rare racing bike of the type used in the Tour de France and is worth much more than the $300 being asked.
Don't know if it ever works. Just like those ads showing a dirty and neglected '70's-era department-store-quality bike accompanied by the statement that it's a rare racing bike of the type used in the Tour de France and is worth much more than the $300 being asked.
09-08-24, 05:35 PM
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