I know there was another sub Reddit that was directed at these kinds of questions, but I can’t find it so here. I am wondering if this used bike is worth it..it’s at a bike cooperative here in my city. Bikes get donated the mechanics at the shop make sure they’re in good working order.
by Beneficial_Wave_378
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If the bike has fresh brake pads, cables and housing I’d say that is market value. You would also be supporting a solid local shop.
If you’re hard up on cash you can probably get an equivalent bike for less
No idea, but the first image looks so much like a moody black and white photo except the price tag
If it was me, I would not pay $300 for a bike with rim brakes.
Even though it is not a great deal, it still can be OK buy. If you don’t mind the rim brakes, and if you don’t do your own tune-up, as the bike is already tuned up by the co-op.
That price is hard to beat. If it fits you may want to seriously consider it. Especially if it came from a shop that tuned it up and refreshed parts. A hybrid is a good all around bike and the setup is bombproof. You’re not going to impress the cafe riders or the tour de france but you’ll have a fun time going all over with it.
Rim brakes are cheap and easy to work on.