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    Quintana Roo Bike for $280


    is this bike on craigslist any good for its price? im planning on using it for getting around on my college campus (uc davis) where the roads are relatively flat, and i've been thinking about getting one thats comfortable but still fast and high quality enough to survive for atleast another 3 years. my height is around 5'5 if thats useful. any help or advice is appreciated, thank you!

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    1. DiscoMilk on

      Might be a tad too big, but I’d definitely go out to try it out. You could probably talk him down to 260$. I’d bite on this.

    2. Dwarfzombi on

      This is set up as a time trial bike. It will be extremely uncomfortable for commuting. The price seems high for the age too, but maybe it’s more valuable than I think it should be.

    3. bruburubhb on

      It has 650C wheels, so sourcing tires and even tubes will be a chore. Plus, Triathlon bikes have rather aggressive geometry so it won’t be comfortable for commuting or just riding around town. I figured it all out a long time ago because I too once had my eyes on that bike from the very same post.

      FYI check the initial posting date. It’s been up since I first got into biking earlier this year. That should give you a clue that it’s not for everyone. Check out FB Marketplace, it usually has better deals on average.

    4. Brytcyd on

      Zero chance. Dude, just look up State Bicycle Co. Brand new bikes for $500, which is what that bike will cost by the time it has a tune up, chain, tires, and whatever corroded bearings replaced.

      Then, if it doesn’t work out and you’re not into it, it’s much easier to sell a “near new” bike.

      Edit: and, per their website, the discounts are 30% right now.

    5. ponzioni on

      I’m 5’8” and my 54cm steel tube bike is just barely small enough. 1 inch smaller bike, 3 inch smaller human. Make sure you give it a test drive before buying at the least.

    7. sprashoo on

      It’s a high quality steel vintage frame with a great vintage groupset, for a reasonable price…..

      The problem is that it’s a triathlon bike – basically a dedicated race bike designed for doing a time trial in a swimsuit. It doesn’t make for a good general purpose bike, at all. The geometry is all wrong, and it uses a super weird wheel size that will be a bitch to get replacement parts for.

      I’d pass.

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