Hi! I'm a cheap-ass with a bad habit of frequently browsing fb marketplace. As a result I've bought several bikes, but they have pretty much ALL been very cheap (~$60) and old, from the 80's. I'm not a super-competitive cyclist, but in the summer would occasionally do group paceline rides with a local shop. I always rode in the D-group, so I'm not setting land speed records or anything, but we would maintain a 20mph-ish paceline for 20-30 miles. I've done occasional longer rides, 40-60 miles, but nothing crazy. Usually this is on an old 80's lugged steel bike with downtube shifters.
I've just seen a 2018 Giant TCR advanced for sale near me, without wheels, listed for $300. It appears to be in pretty good shape, with a Shimano 105 groupset. The owner is also selling an apparently never used pair of Superteam all-carbon wheels for $300. So, I'm not actively looking for another bicycle, I have more than I have room for, buuuuut this kind of seems like a pretty good deal, and maybe a good way to try a modern carbon bicycle on the cheap?
I'm very knowledgeable about vintage bike worth, but not so much with the newer stuff. Thoughts on this? Thanks.
by gregn8r1
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no idea about this question. However, it is great hearing about the $60 bikes. I should look on FB. Craigslist has a few in my area (I should look at more also)
And that is great about your rides. Long rides!
Pedaling about 1 hour, rest, and 1 more hour, was good for me this summer.
$600 all in? 1000000%
After careful inspection, i may buy the bike at this price.
If the wheels are new or good, and are well priced i may also buy them for that price.
Really, a $600 all in carbon frame and wheel bike is a great price.