I’m looking to buy a road bike for my wife as her’s was stolen last year, unfortunately.
She’s 160cm (about 5’3”) with a 74.5cm inseam (about 29.3”). There aren’t a whole lot of sub 50cm frame options currently listed in our market. Perhaps the 46cm frame would be too small? In any case, we’d check to see if it fits her before buying it.
If it fits though, would this be a good deal?
by monadologist
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Quite expensive. It should be closer to half that. If you are not seeing many used options I would consider new for ~$50 more https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/contend-3-2022
10 year old bike for 50% off msrp. thats insane.
that said, if the used supply is limited you hqve to do what you have to do
it’s a great bike, but it should still only be 4-500.
I would opportunistically buy that bicycle for 300, and maybe pay 500 if someone was really looking for one like that.
That’s steep for a 10-year old, alloy-framed bike with mid level parts.
My partner is 158cm 73cm inseam riding on a 47cm and it’s just right for her. I did have to change to a 80mm stem and 340mm handle bars though
So size wise it’s not far off.
With regards to price, it’s pretty expensive for what it is – 105 were the lowest option when new. But Bianchis carry a premium especially in celeste