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MMcG

MMcG

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Dec 10, 2002
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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!
 
MMcG

MMcG

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Dec 10, 2002
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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

Wumpus

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Dec 25, 2003
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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.
 
The Toninator

The Toninator

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Wumpus said:
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.
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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.
 
MMcG

MMcG

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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.
 
splat

splat

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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

MMcG

Ride till you puke!
Dec 10, 2002
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Burlington, Connecticut
splat said:
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 !
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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
 
chicodude

chicodude

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Mar 28, 2004
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Wumpus said:
Funny, I don't remember any mountains when I went to Chico. :think: Must have been all the beer.
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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
 
ioscope

ioscope

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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.
 
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