Is this a good deal? (Quick best answer needed, easy 10 points)?

Question

Agreed to buy this bike but could do with advice as I'm a cycling novice.

http://edinburgh.gumtree.com/edinburgh/75/24779875.html

(Cost is approx $170, for all my american brothers and sisters)

Answer 1

if it is in good shape and everything works, it is ok. i would go for it

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Answer 2

no you can get a brand new one for slightly more

Answer 3

Its no bargain, i think that you can do better, if you have to have it bid him £50 and no more

Answer 4

No deal, you can do way better for that money.

Answer 5

That looks good but make sure to get a full check by a garage for new tyres and to check if the breaks are working!

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Answer 6

no deal

Answer 7

That is a cheap bike,with a very cheap[lame] suspension seatpost,a really lame fork[totally not adjustable] with a cheap crank with non replaceable rings and the stem is adjustable.

This is only an ATB.Not and never will be a mountainbike[MTB].I must add that that fork has a cheap plastic seal,with no guide or lower bushing, and will wobble from wear if it doesn't already when you use your front brakes.

If this bike had a good sturdy frame then it would be ok.But this frame is not that.As well from just looking at it the frames geometry is not right with the fork on it.

It has really crappy gripshifters on it and as well they have the seat post backwards.To top it off the rear brake cable has no guide at all .

I think before they put the fenders on that this bike probably costs about 170 bucks new.[not including the lock]

I have nothing good to say about this bike except that it will get you from point 'a' to point 'b'.

But it's your money and your decision.

I hope my mere opinion can help you in some way.

Answer 8

If he had to "change everything", I'm asking myself why.  My gut feeling is to stay away from this one.  It will end up costing you more.

Answer 9

It certainly doesn't seem like a bargain.

I'm sure you would be much better shopping around.