[MMcG]

This bike looks to be in really nice condition and I suspect it would fit my girlfriend to a T - she's 5'6" - just like the seller. Sounds like this was owned by a woman based on the saddle choice.

Is $450 a good Buy it Now Price for this steel road bike? What leve of Campy stuff is on it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=98084&item=7148133838&rd=1


Road Bike forum visitors have passed over this thread so I thought I'd take a shot at you Lounge Monkeys to get your thoughts.

Thanks!

 

[Wumpus]

Your link is bad --> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=98084&item=7148133838&rd=1

It seems to be a decent deal if the components are in good working order.

Veloce is around 105.

 

[Wumpus]

1999 price was $1600 --> http://www.gearhead.com/gh/products.htm?sid=349499K4613045&navid=2336&view=2

This was the triple --> http://www.epinions.com/bike-Bicycles-All-87339-Bianchi_Veloce_X3__1999/display_~full_specs

 

[douglas]

I say throw down a $350 bid

 

[MMcG]

Hmmm........so it's just a decent deal then eh?

Should I probably look for something newer Wumpus? You seem to know your shiznit about road bikes.

 

[Wumpus]

The frame is steel. So long as it wasn't left outside it will last a long time.

I would be more worried that the components are getting worn out and are going to need to replaced soon. Road components last quite a bit longer than mountain stuff. If it has been ridden regularily for six years, I would think they were pretty close to be needing replacing.

 

[MMcG]

thanks Wumpus

 

[stosh]

You're buying another f'ing bike?

 

[The Toninator]

The frame is steel. So long as it wasn't left outside it will last a long time.

I would be more worried that the components are getting worn out and are going to need to replaced soon. Road components last quite a bit longer than mountain stuff. If it has been ridden regularily for six years, I would think they were pretty close to be needing replacing.

also the seller is somewhere in florida. saltair+steel=not good.

not sure of the actual condition looks nice though but maybe something to think about.

 

[The Toninator]

i went back over the pics looks pretty sharp.

 

[MMcG]

I was thinking about that too with the salt air - but if you think about it Southern cars rust much slower than northern cars.

It does look to be a well kept up bike.

 

[MMcG]

You're buying another f'ing bike?

I'm looking to try and help Laura find a nice value in a used road bike.

 

[splat]

That is a pretty good Buy ! My Wife and I Both are Running Campy Veloce ( mine is 8 SP her's 9 ) and it is a Rock solid grupo ! plus look at the crank arm the wear Spot on the arm is very slight ! to me that says it was not ridden a whole lot.

Plus a Biachi Green with Campy ! that is style !

 

[MMcG]

That is a pretty good Buy ! My Wife and I Both are Running Campy Veloce ( mine is 8 SP her's 9 ) and it is a Rock solid grupo ! plus look at the crank arm the wear Spot on the arm is very slight ! to me that says it was not ridden a whole lot.

Plus a Biachi Green with Campy ! that is style !

I was wondering where you were Splat!

It was ridden by a woman - has a women's specific saddle too - Laura could be rockin a double while I run a triple. lol

 

[Wumpus]

That bike definitely has Florida gearing -- 42T little ring.

 

[chicodude]

That bike definitely has Florida gearing -- 42T little ring.

Not really. My little ring is a 42 and I live in the friggan mountains

 

[Wumpus]

Not really. My little ring is a 42 and I live in the friggan mountains

Funny, I don't remember any mountains when I went to Chico. Must have been all the beer.

 

[chicodude]

Funny, I don't remember any mountains when I went to Chico. Must have been all the beer.

I don't live in chico. I Live in PARADISE. Which is the mountainous area northeast of chico. We have lotsa hills to climb here.

The century I am doing in two weeks has about 5000' of elevation gain. What hills do you have in texas

 

[Wumpus]

The century I am doing in two weeks has about 5000' of elevation gain. What hills do you have in texas

http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/DD/rjd3.html

 

[ioscope]

Northern cars rust because of salted roads.
The desert os the best place for cars.

 

[ioscope]

Northern cars rust because of salted roads.
The desert is the best place for cars.
I would be weary of a six year old bike.
That sounds old.
And it could be worn out.
Think about replacing a campy drivetrain$$$$$$$$$$4
Not even worth the money.

 

[chicodude]

http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/DD/rjd3.html

Oh, it's like that huh? 8,000 feet....PSH

Mount shasta-14,162 feet

Mount Lassen-10,457 feet