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Originally Posted by Envitro
Thanks for the reply and the info!
The guy is asking $575 for it. Obviously that's with 2021 prices given the shortages and demand... I'm assuming anyway... It's in great condition, but have to inspect it myself tonight in-person.
Yeah, I'll definitely keep an eye on those joints, I've read that in a couple of spots.
Not sure if it's worth the money that he's asking, but everything else that I've seen used for sale is $1300 and up...  |
Downtube shifters are so Walmartian (and 1990's). That said my 1998 Trek 5200 (same frame Lance won his TdF on) already had the integrated shifter/brake 9-speed STI's back then (53/39 crankset, probably an 11-25 cassette block). So you'll at least want the STI's and ability to run much easier gears (compact 50/34) or semi-compact (52/36) crankset and an 11-28 or even 11-30 cassette around these parts given the hills and wind. Oh, and at least 25mm tires, preferably up to 28's. It it can only do 21 or 23's you'll find those not only harsh but hard to find.
The "better" used road bikes come up regularly on Pinkbike, Kijiji, Marketplace but you need to move pretty quickly. If you're looking for a used Kona dew deluxe 'cross bike I think my friend might be selling his ~10yr old one soon for around $1k. Located near Crowfoot.