The condition it’s in, the availability/demand of bikes in your area, and how much you actually want it.
For me, personally, yeah I’d probably have no problem paying that if I wanted that bike.
resinwizard on
Looks in good shape, I’d pay that seems pretty fair. But if it’s listed for 500 you can try haggling for sure, maybe start at 400
Dredson33 on
Thanks for the replies. Looking at this for my wife so we can ride around town together. It’s this or a used preamble for 800$.
NLtbal on
Hell yes!
Lornesto on
It looks well cared for. I don’t find too many Surlys in my area, but folks don’t seem to mind paying those prices for them.
_VEL0 on
Bikes worth it and you can probably get it a little lower. It’s a sweet ride.
CitizenVelo on
Hard to find such a capable and practical bike in that size for that price, do it and upgrade the brakes later
cdlbadger on
If I was in the market for a touring bike I would have no problem paying $500 for a well maintained used LHT.
familycyclist on
I resold my 2nd hand disc trucker for more than I bought it for. Payed $1000, sold for $1100 5-years later. People actively hunt out this bike.
wcoastbo on
Really nice bike, looks to be well taken care of and in great shape. Hard to find bikes in this size on the secondary market. Usually have to buy new. That would price for more at our local co-op. I’d jump on it.
BeemHume on
If it fits, I sits.
TA_TO on
Do it
new_number_one on
Easily
WILDBO4R on
Very reasonable.
Trayvessio on
Very reasonable. In my area this bike would list for $800. Looks clean. I’m guessing the rear mech has been replaced. Looks clean. If it fits, I’d say you can go wrong. You could probably resell the frame for most of what you’d pay for that whole bike.
Checked_Out_6 on
In my area, this is fair, I would try to talk him down.
d0us on
I know they are more aplenty in the US. But here in the UK that’s a steal at that price.
-LilMaybe- on
Nah it’s no good. Please direct message me the exact listing, so I can report it and nothing else.
gonzo_redditor on
No
Dredson33 on
Thanks again for all the replies going to to look at it tomorrow.
mari4200 on
All turned up, we would easily sell that for $1000 with all the racks and fenders
bluegrassgrump on
Buy! (Wouldn’t sell mine for that)
aerodeck on
It’s worth $500 with the dollar sign in front like you were taught in elementary school
Kevvo16 on
27″?
Maaakaaa on
I would not expect to see a LHT in comparable (or worse even) condition for less. If it’s worth it for you to buy it is possibly different of course.
Frockett on
Absolutely worth $500. People ask $800+ for these in my area.
CowSalesman on
it looks really small
chiboulevards on
Yes. Buy it.
Western_Truck7948 on
Bikes that are a good deal are only a good deal of they fit.
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I mean, it depends on a lot of things:
The condition it’s in, the availability/demand of bikes in your area, and how much you actually want it.
For me, personally, yeah I’d probably have no problem paying that if I wanted that bike.
Looks in good shape, I’d pay that seems pretty fair. But if it’s listed for 500 you can try haggling for sure, maybe start at 400
Thanks for the replies. Looking at this for my wife so we can ride around town together. It’s this or a used preamble for 800$.
Hell yes!
It looks well cared for. I don’t find too many Surlys in my area, but folks don’t seem to mind paying those prices for them.
Bikes worth it and you can probably get it a little lower. It’s a sweet ride.
Hard to find such a capable and practical bike in that size for that price, do it and upgrade the brakes later
If I was in the market for a touring bike I would have no problem paying $500 for a well maintained used LHT.
I resold my 2nd hand disc trucker for more than I bought it for. Payed $1000, sold for $1100 5-years later. People actively hunt out this bike.
Really nice bike, looks to be well taken care of and in great shape. Hard to find bikes in this size on the secondary market. Usually have to buy new. That would price for more at our local co-op. I’d jump on it.
If it fits, I sits.
Do it
Easily
Very reasonable.
Very reasonable. In my area this bike would list for $800. Looks clean. I’m guessing the rear mech has been replaced. Looks clean. If it fits, I’d say you can go wrong. You could probably resell the frame for most of what you’d pay for that whole bike.
In my area, this is fair, I would try to talk him down.
I know they are more aplenty in the US. But here in the UK that’s a steal at that price.
Nah it’s no good. Please direct message me the exact listing, so I can report it and nothing else.
No
Thanks again for all the replies going to to look at it tomorrow.
All turned up, we would easily sell that for $1000 with all the racks and fenders
Buy! (Wouldn’t sell mine for that)
It’s worth $500 with the dollar sign in front like you were taught in elementary school
27″?
I would not expect to see a LHT in comparable (or worse even) condition for less. If it’s worth it for you to buy it is possibly different of course.
Absolutely worth $500. People ask $800+ for these in my area.
it looks really small
Yes. Buy it.
Bikes that are a good deal are only a good deal of they fit.