Here’s the backstory: My daughter (5’4” freshman in college) joined the bike club and is looking for a good bike to use for training. It would be a bike that she trains with for one big team race each year and don’t want to put a ton of money into this bike in case this is a phase and not something she’ll see through for the next couple years. So after doing some research I’ve found that road bikes are expensive and more than we’d like to spend, so we’re going the used route. Found this bike, but no idea if it’s worth what they’re selling it for. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
by Seebo6
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Sounds like it’s old. No brand name or model ? No pictures? 30 speed means a triple crank, which are ok if you need a very wide gear range, but not used much these days.
Sounds over priced for what I suspect is a 20 year old bike
Sorry. 1st post here. Its a Trek 5000 WSD all carbon frame.
Stop in at an independent bike shop and ask about a used road bike. Might get some good advice from a rider there. Sounds like a three-ring front crank. That’s overkill. See is there are any two- ring set-ups available. Way less finicky. My one-ring x 12 speed gravel bike is a dream.
Sounds like 20+ year old aluminum trek. Chains can’t really be serviced — cleaned and lubed but the only real service is replacement. Wouldn’t put any stock into “stainless steel cables.”
This bike will work fine, but it’s probably only worth $300-$500, tops. If you have time to shop around, I’d keep looking unless the seller will come down in price.
Sellers tend to over estimate the resell value of their bikes but you should be able to find something newer and better for the same or very similar price.
They stopped making the 5000 in 2007, so it sounds overpriced to me.
Also, I would be worried that it’s too big? Have you looked at the sizing charts for the bike? I’m 5’8″ and usually take a 52, give or take a cm or two, depending on the geometry.
Nope, not for $700
Looks like it’s from 2007. So no, I would not be spending $700+ on it. Maybe $250-$300.
Absolutely not.
That is too steep for a bike that old with that level of components, as others have pointed out. I would also be concerned about the size. My wife is also 5’4” and rides a 48 or 50 cm, so this one might be a little bit big depending on the rest of the geometry. I hope your daughter has fun riding whatever you end up getting!
Triples are 15 years old.
My apologies to the community, I obviously didn’t think of all the details. Here is the bike if it helps
https://preview.redd.it/gbex57rwkl8g1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2f7fb811c95875f9e8344797ec685e9cbe41b813
I’d look for an “endurance” road bike (since it sounds like she’s new to cycling – will be much more comfortable than a “race” road bike). For $1000 you can get her a new bike with modern components and standards (specifically disc brakes and thru axles) so day one she has new components with lots of life left, significantly better braking, and upgradablity (the bike you described is very old so you’re limited replacing or upgrading parts) in case it isn’t just a phase. Here are two examples:
[https://www.bikeconnection.net/product/scott-contessa-speedster-25-419377-1.htm?variations=421291,421294](https://www.bikeconnection.net/product/scott-contessa-speedster-25-419377-1.htm?variations=421291,421294)
[https://www.brickellbikes.com/products/avail-ar-4?variant=42484116553921](https://www.brickellbikes.com/products/avail-ar-4?variant=42484116553921)
Thank you everyone for all the quick responses, these are great and have definitely helped with the decision. I applaud all of you for helping a newbie with your expertise.
Don’t. Had that 10 speed group on a used bike I bought – replaced the chain because it needed it. Cassette was worn so had to replace. Front chainring was worn (it skipped), but could not find the replacement as it is not made anymore. Had to buy whole new crankset. Waste of money. That was actually real nice bike in its day, but I’d say the cheapest more modern bike would be better.
Ummm no. Triple crankset is a dead giveaway. $50-$100 dollar bike.