[jacksonpt]

I'm talking with a guy about a swap - my hollowpoint for his Klein Stage Comp. I did some googling on the bike yesterday - not much out there. Anyone know much about this bike? It's got a lot of the specs I'm looking for (105 group, STI, tripple rings, carbon fork), but that's really all I know. The guy took some pics for me, and it seems to be in pretty good shape.

Is this a decent bike? Any guestimage on the value of the bike if it were sold outright? From what I've seen, a similar equipped bike new would be in the $1000-$1500 range.

Thanks.

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

I am not a roadie, but I recently did buy and older road bike just to have. What I learned.... Classic bikes are COOL!

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First off that bike has a quil (sp?) headset/stem. So if you want to adjust the reach of the bars you are gonna either have to find a quil stemset that you like, or buy the adapter and a regular stem. Not a huge deal, but still something you should consider. I was lucky that mine came out pretty easy and I was able to put the quil adapter in there no problem. Also for $1500 you can get a pretty decent NEW bike. WHen I was looking the $1500 range got you a new aluminum frame, carbon fork and 105 drive train.

Here is what I was able to buy for $500. It is a Carbon frame with Shimano 600 drive train, which is STi, and the older equivalent to 105.

 

[jacksonpt]

Thanks. I'm very green when it comes to road bikes, so things like the quill stem are the kinds of things I'm hoping people will point out. At this point, I don't think that's a big deal. If things work out, I'll ride it for a while and see how things feel before I do anything.

I know you can buy a heck of a bike for $1500. I was just looking for a ball park number for what this bike would sell for in the classifieds. Seems like new bikes with mostly 105 stuff go for between $1000 and $1500, for whatever perspective that gives.

Money is really tight right now, so being able to swap a little used trail bike for a complete road bike is very appealing to me. I just wish I could see how it fits/feels first, but...

BTW - it looks like you got a pretty sweet ride for $500!

Any other comments about the bike?

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

Thanks. I'm very green when it comes to road bikes, so things like the quill stem are the kinds of things I'm hoping people will point out. At this point, I don't think that's a big deal.

ALong with the stem, it is also the difference between a threaded and non threaded headtube/headset. Newer road bikes are set up like mountain bikes with a threadless system. FYI... I think the adapter was like $20

I just wish I could see how it fits/feels first, but...

Ya well fit is REALLY important on a road bike. I was lucky, a buddy of mine had a number of stems for me to mess with the reach on the handlebars, so once I got that quill adapter thing I was able to make some changes.

BTW - it looks like you got a pretty sweet ride for $500!

I did, another added benefit was the guy I bought it from is a friend of a friend, so I was able to take it out for a ride (at least 25 miles) to see if I liked the way it felt. From there I knew I liked the bike and would just need to address the reach. You can look at the seat post length on my bike, I didn't have much to work with there.


Good luck, RoadBiking is still not all that fun, but you gotta have 1 I guess.

 

[Tashi]

I think that if your Hollowpoint is worth less than a grand (significntly) than you might be on to something here. The fact that it uses a quill stem indicates that it's pretty old, and heavier than it needs be. The adaptor route is perfectly functional but would add a large amount (prob over a pound) of weight compared to a proper threadless set-up. In order to convert you'd need a new headset stem and fork. Costly. For around $1000 US you should be able to get something used or new with a threadless stem and atleast 105, if not Ultegra (600) for a little more.

Note: shimano gruppos in increasing quality: Tiagra, 105, Ultegra (used to be 600), Dura-Ace.

 

[blue]

105 equipped bikes (Depending on the brand) typically go for around 1000 new. What's on the Hollowpoint? I'd think for something used you'd be able to get an Ultegra grouppo...

 

[chriskaiser]

Here is what I was able to buy for $500. It is a Carbon frame with Shimano 600 drive train, which is STi, and the older equivalent to 105

How did you get that bike for $500? That's really cheap!

 

[JRogers]

If you have reasonable parts on your hollowpoint, you are getting the short end of the deal, in my opinion. That bike must be pretty old. Think about it: do you want to be riding a 5-8 year old aluminum frame? Not sure how much the guy rode it but that could be risky.

Also, it's probably got some old standards on there: threaded headset (quill stem, same deal), less than 9-10 speeds (no replacement parts on some components, like shifters), 1 inch headtube, square taper BB.

Besides, the parts aren't that great anymore. Matrix rims are basically generic. 105 of a few years ago is not 105 today. I have a '98 (I think) Ultegra group on my CX bike and it looks a bit newer than the stuff on that Klein but is probably no better (maybe worse) than 105 now.

If you want a road bike, I would sell the IH and look used. Some great deals can be had on used road bikes.