wanting to stay around 5-700 what do yall think? from my limited research and knowledge seems like most of value is in the parts. is this a suped up 2000s civic that isn’t worth it except to a enthusiast?
by nedaK-
wanting to stay around 5-700 what do yall think? from my limited research and knowledge seems like most of value is in the parts. is this a suped up 2000s civic that isn’t worth it except to a enthusiast?
by nedaK-
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I would not pay that for a 2000s Trek 5200. However it seems that it is being sold from a shop. Being sold from a shop has different prices and expectations than a private party sale. That should mean a more thorough refurbishment. They generally don’t negotiate on price.
Seems high to me.
More like $200-250
11sp Ultegra had the shift cables running under the handlebar tape, not external like in the photo. It appears to be 2×10. The ergonomics are set up very strangely with the saddle slammed all the way back on a set back seatpost, and the handlebars rotated upwards. It’s just small things, but it raises some concerns about who set the bike up and their ability.
The components look nice. Those appear to be handbuilt wheels, which are very reliable. Thomson stem is nice, look underneath for any cracks. They can be easy to miss. The bar tape is heavily worn and should be replaced. The handlebars are possibly original, or an old upgrade. That bend is very early 2000s. The trends in road bike handlebar bends change every few years, and this one is obviously old.
The biggest though is just the age of the frame and fork. Over 20 years. It’s probably pretty flexy, especially compared to modern bikes, but even compared to bikes a few years newer. The fork has an aluminum steer tube, not full carbon (you can see it in the cutout of the stem).
The price seems OK, coming from a shop. I’m just a little concerned about how it is set up, how qualified they are. Bikes for resale should be set up with neutral ergonomics in a way that will be comfortable people on a test ride. If they forgot to do that, what else did they forget. What is the shop offering? Free fit? Discount on accessories? Warranty? Free adjustments in the first couple months?
Most of the bikes posted on this group have been sitting in a basement for 20 years and mechanically unknown, that is why people always say the price is too high. If this thing is ready to ride and functioning well the price still seems a little high to me, but not crazy.
I wouldn’t buy this bike. It has some nice points, like the wheels, but overall I think you can do better. These old bikes weren’t intended to last forever.
I wouldn’t buy it for 200£ bikes a banger
Personally reluctant to buy a carbon bike set up like this; the saddle is set-back too far and those are not Ultegra 11-speed brifters. Have they checked the frame and fork at all? I know a scan is highly unlikely, but a visual and manipulation search will not have been conducted here.
And I’m never a fan of retail outlets making irritated, snarky comments, regardless of their voluteer-status.
These are always over priced on marketplace for $500-800. It’s an old bike, decent but mostly a nostalgia buy. Also it’s a charity seller so you’ll pay more but hopefully it’s been tuned up with a return policy.
Ps like others said is that’s a 10 speed not 11. Really gets under my skin marketplace sellers can’t be bothered to list the correct information