Hi all, I’m making the transition from an old cruiser type bike to a hybrid style. Mostly ride for leisure, but want the option for fitness as well. I’ve made plans to go see this bike in person and wondering if it is a good deal for $200. Hoping to get them down to $150-175. Also curious if there’s anything I should keep an eye out for specifically when buying a used bike. Thank y’all so much in advance!!
by cuntextualize
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Also the owner noted that it hasn’t been ridden in years. Not sure if that’s important, but seemed worth mentioning
Just keep an eye on the sizing as it looks to be a small bike. Of course if you are a smaller person then it makes sense . Try a test ride and make sure all the gears shift smoothly and the brakes work. Raise the seat up to the right position so that your knees are almost fully extended (there should be a slight bend) when pedalling to see if it roughly fits you.
I’m not entirely sure what these go for nowadays but I would be okay paying 150 for it I guess if I don’t have to put any work into it after. I think a new fx 1 with disc brakes cost around 400-500 new?
First of all, does the bike fit you, does the seat go up and down? Then you need to check that the bike works, do the gears shift easily, do the wheels go round easily? Do they wobble? Do the brakes work? Is there rust on the chain, or on the frame? Does it look like it’s been taken care of?
You want the bike to be well taken care of. I think you have the right idea of the price for it. You need to replace the seat though it may look soft, but it isn’t and it gets in the way of your legs so you can’t pedal properly.