Hi all. I am looking at purchasing my first gravel bike and I came across this on Facebook for $275. Is this a decent deal? I am 5’ 11”. Thanks so much for the help!
by somewheredesigning
Hi all. I am looking at purchasing my first gravel bike and I came across this on Facebook for $275. Is this a decent deal? I am 5’ 11”. Thanks so much for the help!
by somewheredesigning
7 Comments
Seems some of the gestalts sold for $650 new so their price seems right. Make sure it fits and you like how it rides. That means the most when buying a bike. Good luck.
https://www.bikeride.com/marin-gestalt/
I used to own one of those! Same size and color as well. I believe retail was around $1500-1600 and it was a 2016 model. I don’t think the $275 ask is too crazy but if you could even get them down a little to 250 or less it’s a solid bike for that price.
A few things to note. The tire clearance was specified at 700 x 35mm which isn’t a lot by today’s standards. You can fit a 650b x 47mm though if you got a new wheelset to run a bigger volume tire. The overall geometry probably leans a little closure to an endurance road bike than today’s gravel bikes but it’s still very capable off-road. I know I took mine into a few situations way above its pay grade. It was definitely a fun bike!
Just sold mine for 650, that’s a steal
It’s a great deal where I am at.
Yes
It’s a good deal for sure
I have one and it is a good bike. That’s a great price.