Hoping to talk them down as close to $200 as possible but how much do you think it’s worth, what kind of condition is it in and what questions should I ask?
by Glum-Cranberry-1268
Hoping to talk them down as close to $200 as possible but how much do you think it’s worth, what kind of condition is it in and what questions should I ask?
by Glum-Cranberry-1268
2 Comments
I used to have this model except it was red. It was model year 2000 I think. What is going on with those shifters? They are not original and neither are the handlebars. Mine came with Shimano Deore 3×9. Find out what’s been replaced and if it’s good quality parts. I sold mine for $350 a few years ago so $200 sounds like a good deal as long as everything is working.
A) Not a mountain bike, more of a hybrid/cruiser style. May or may not be an issue depending on the type of riding you plan to do. Definitely not something you’d want to hit anything gnarlier than a rail trail/gravel path with. Could be ok as a neighborhood cruiser.
B) That sucker is OLD. Maybe mid 80s? Friction shifters haven’t been a thing in quite a while. Same with threaded headsets. And a low-mid range bike from a major manufacturer that was built in the US? That should be your first clue that it’s old. That rear derailleur looks like 70s vintage, but the frame looks like early 90s. That front brake is whack. Likely a later addition and a cheap/crappy one at that. Notice the cantilever brake in the rear, that’s likely what came on the bike originally. The stem and bars are very likely not original which isn’t an issue at all, but points to the frankenbike status.
C) I can tell exactly as much about the condition as you can from the photos, but it does look suspiciously clean. A bike of this age should show a little more wear. I bet somebody went crazy to get the cosmetics cleaned up, who knows if they did any actual maintenance.
I don’t think this bike is worth more than $100-150 and that’s assuming it’s been well maintained which I can’t entirely tell from here. Unless you’re an enthusiast interested in classic Cannondales or looking for a vintage project bike, I’d stay away at any price. Out of the gate it’s likely not going to ride that great. The brakes are definitely gonna suck. Shifting is probably going to need some work. I don’t trust that those wheels are true or will stay true. The way that the seat is slammed all the way down concerns me, seat posts are known to seize in bikes that have sat for while unless the post is greased. I’d put money on it being seized or at least a little sticky. On the plus side, the chain looks well maintained, the frame is probably fine or even quite good. The tires look good. I’d love to know the backstory of how this bike got onto Marketplace now.