Hi Brommies!
I am new to Reddit and hope that I am posting correctly. I was offered to buy a used electric c-line H6LD. The previous owner used it for commuting but hardly used the battery (50 charging cycles). It comes with a Brooks saddle and a large front bag for the battery.
A few pros and cons.
1. It’s in a different city (in Germany) so I won’t be able to check it nor pick it up in person. I think I can get the logistics organized (via third party) but involved a bit of risk.
2. So far the contact with the seller has been very nice (sent me all associated documents via email); we talked over the phone; he agreed to a friend picking it up in person (which is no option anymore but overall a good sign).
3. Seller inspected the bike again this morning and noticed that the frame is damaged, sent me an email and the photo attached – likely due to him installing a different and slightly larger tyre than the original. He offered to either fix it or reduce the price by 100 Euro.
Questions:
1. How serious is the damage? Would you make him repair it (if so what would be the best approach?), or rather do it myself (newbie)?
2. To me it seems a very good deal and the exact bike I am looking for. Am I stupid if I buy it?
Overall I would pay 1900 Euro (or 1800 Euro if I fix the rust and paint myself) which seems a really great offer!
Appreciate your advise!
Thank you!
by PopsiclePeet
3 Comments
Don’t buy it.
Electrics are prone to all kinds of electrical failures.
The damage is negligible as that’s where the rest wheel rests while folded. It will however be difficult repair as it’s powdercoat not paint you can paint over it but it won’t precisely match.
Id argue the price is maybe a little high having just checked eBay prices but the battery does have a low cycle count which is always a good thing.
The rust tells you it has been neglected to some extend. 1900 is still too expensive imo.