i’m trying to get into bikes and i want to buy a oldish road bike. on marketplace theres a lemond tourmalet for sale for $200. is that a good price? is it a good bike? i really have no clue because i wanted to get something cheap but if its a good deal i would just get this.
by Awkward_Reflection85
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The hardest parts about bikes like these is that they are 20 years old. So, this was about $900 new. I see two different wheels, a need for bar tape, and probably a whole set of consumables (tires, tubes, chain, cables, etc.). That’ll be $200-$300 pretty easily. That assumes no bearings are shot and there are no unforeseen issues.
It’s my view that these bikes are false economy. You can get a new bike right now for $1,000. It will have a warranty, all new parts, and good resale value. And, no surprises. It’ll also fit much wider tires (far more comfort, fewer flats) and you can expect to ride it for quite a while without any issues. Additionally, you can get a bike which fits what you want to ride; gravel bike, endurance bike, simple road bike, etc.
So, no, my friend. I would not buy that.
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