It depends on what you want to get from it. If you’re mainly commuting you might want to get something that can fit wider tyres. Older road bikes tend to only be able to fit very skinny tyres. It also doesn’t look like it has eyelets for mudguards, which you will generally want if you commute anywhere where it rains. There are clip-on mudguards available, but the fit-and-forget ones are really nice. You might also want a pannier rack, which requires eyelets.
It’s a nice bike but just think about if it’s practical for the kind of cycling you plan to do with it!
gregn8r1 on
Maybe, if its in good shape. But what is Dura-Ace on this bike? I see the rear derailleur is a DA 7400, but the cranks definitely aren’t. What about the levers, brakes, shifters? If they are all Dura-Ace I’d say well worth the price, but if not, it will depend on condition and those parts.
Apprehensive-Two-221 on
Shit i wish we had prices like this when i was younger! Thats a great deal and if it is in good shape will be loyal as hell
Ok-Bite2139 on
Id buy it
pseudohumanoid on
It’s hard to imagine a functioning bike of decent quality not being worth 200. That’s like a take out dinner for four that’s gone in an hour.
KKJUN on
It’s worth the money, but an old road bike is the worst possible option for commuting.
I get that these look cool, but the gearing is too hard, the position is uncomfortable, down tube shifters are annoying to use and it can’t fit mudguards or a rack.
Get a 90s MTB or hybrid, throw some new wide slicks on, mudguards and rack if needed, be happy with your sensible bike.
glengallo on
yes
No_Entertainment1931 on
Yes, if it’s in working order that’s a screaming deal
aitorbk on
If I had the space, I would collect it.
I wouldn’t use it as a commuter. I just bought a new commuter and changed tyres from 32c to 45c, and the gears are way easier.
Fender can be put with tube hugging systems, but no eyelets, hard gears, steel (rust) etc.. just a collection item.
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if its in good shape i’d say so, def a classic.
It depends on what you want to get from it. If you’re mainly commuting you might want to get something that can fit wider tyres. Older road bikes tend to only be able to fit very skinny tyres. It also doesn’t look like it has eyelets for mudguards, which you will generally want if you commute anywhere where it rains. There are clip-on mudguards available, but the fit-and-forget ones are really nice. You might also want a pannier rack, which requires eyelets.
It’s a nice bike but just think about if it’s practical for the kind of cycling you plan to do with it!
Maybe, if its in good shape. But what is Dura-Ace on this bike? I see the rear derailleur is a DA 7400, but the cranks definitely aren’t. What about the levers, brakes, shifters? If they are all Dura-Ace I’d say well worth the price, but if not, it will depend on condition and those parts.
Shit i wish we had prices like this when i was younger! Thats a great deal and if it is in good shape will be loyal as hell
Id buy it
It’s hard to imagine a functioning bike of decent quality not being worth 200. That’s like a take out dinner for four that’s gone in an hour.
It’s worth the money, but an old road bike is the worst possible option for commuting.
I get that these look cool, but the gearing is too hard, the position is uncomfortable, down tube shifters are annoying to use and it can’t fit mudguards or a rack.
Get a 90s MTB or hybrid, throw some new wide slicks on, mudguards and rack if needed, be happy with your sensible bike.
yes
Yes, if it’s in working order that’s a screaming deal
If I had the space, I would collect it.
I wouldn’t use it as a commuter. I just bought a new commuter and changed tyres from 32c to 45c, and the gears are way easier.
Fender can be put with tube hugging systems, but no eyelets, hard gears, steel (rust) etc.. just a collection item.