Pretty much what the title says. Just getting into riding for exercise and recreation. This in decent condition for the price?
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-cannondale-touring-bike-bicycle/7821209249.html
by HisBluntness
Pretty much what the title says. Just getting into riding for exercise and recreation. This in decent condition for the price?
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/seattle-cannondale-touring-bike-bicycle/7821209249.html
by HisBluntness
4 Comments
If you need a bike this tall I imagine that the selection is somewhat limited. I also think that bike is overpriced by $50-70 but the limited selection may mean they can get that price. Checking the rest of the selection on that CL page (150-220 range) it may be priced about right for your market. Still I think I wouldn’t offer more than 175
That’s a very large bike. Hope you’re over 6’3
Even if it fits that’s not a great price for really old components. A bike like that, you’d be looking at a few hundred dollars just to replace worn out parts by the time you hit 1k miles on it. To give you an example, 2 years ago I bought a 1990s steel Nishiki in decent shape but with old parts. Ridden it about a 1000 miles in the last couple years and have had to switch out cables, brakes, cassette, chain, and now wheels (due to dead hubs). I bought it for $65 and have spent close to $300 on it.
3×6 drivetrain. That’s going to be tough on the hills around here. See if you can find something a little more modern with better gear options for climbing.
Appreciate all the feedback on this