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Bike buying advise - This bike worth it?

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    #2
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,754 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    gabhan16 wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/adview/view/16847231

    Odd to mix Shimano (105 and tiagra) up front with older Campag at the back. Personally i'd want to see a complete spec of parts, their age and condition before making an offer


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    #3
    Gerry
    Registered Users Posts: 4,433 ✭✭✭Gerry


    8 speed shifters but 9 speed cassette? Looks like the parts bin was thrown at the bike to get it rolling out the door. no shortage of bikes for sale around that price point , I'd keep looking.


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    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,536 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    The description doesn’t match the photos!!!


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    #5
    gabhan16
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭gabhan16


    Thanks for the replies! Had an offer accepted for 230 for a lovely Sensa Umbria and was looking forward to picking it up only to be texted and offer reneged on me.


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    #6
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,754 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    You could do worse than putting a wanted add in the adverts section of this forum stating your size and budget.


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    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 49,598 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    you'd think the seller would have tried to clean the bike first too.


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    #8
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,372 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    Keep looking OP that's a mutt. I sold a winter bike recently with full ultegra 6700 for €400 (should've kept it to be honest :( )


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    CaoimH_in
    Registered Users Posts: 945 ✭✭✭CaoimH_in


    I do like Trek's of that vintage though. I don't even think about he-who-shall-not-be-named anymore when I look at them! ;)

    But yeah, weird mix of parts...


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    Kaisr Sose
    Registered Users Posts: 3,256 ✭✭✭Kaisr Sose


    ted1 wrote: »
    The description doesn’t match the photos!!!

    Cane Creek headset but Selcof showing in pics!


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    gabhan16
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭gabhan16


    https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/trek-1-2/16931326. This?


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    gabhan16
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭gabhan16


    Hi all, I know very little about bikes and looking to buy one as my Giant hybrid was stolen recently.

    I am possibly looking to get a road bike due to the steep hills I face on my cycle home, which is about 5km.

    I saw this http://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/trek-1-5-road-bike/13019344 which would be close to my price range.

    I also looked at some cheaper ones new in Halfords.

    Any advise would Be great.


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    Weepsie
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    <Mod Voice> Don't start multiple threads, and some in the wrong section, asking for the same advice essentially. I've merged you're other one, and updated title slightly


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    gabhan16
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭gabhan16


    gabhan16 wrote: »
    Hi all, I know very little about bikes and looking to buy one as my Giant hybrid was stolen recently.

    I am possibly looking to get a road bike due to the steep hills I face on my cycle home, which is about 5km.

    I saw this http://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/trek-1-5-road-bike/13019344 which would be close to my price range.

    I also looked at some cheaper ones new in Halfords.

    Any advise would Be great.

    Never mind, it's too big


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    gabhan16
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭gabhan16


    https://www.donedeal.ie/adview/view/16925910 how about this? Any advice.


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    gabhan16 wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/adview/view/16925910 how about this? Any advice.

    Do you know your size?

    One you're looking at is a 58, another a 54....


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    gabhan16
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭gabhan16


    ED E wrote: »
    Do you know your size?

    One you're looking at is a 58, another a 54....

    Sorry yes 54 I'm 5' 8" I disregarded the 58cm as too big


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    #18
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,754 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    gabhan16 wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/adview/view/16925910 how about this? Any advice.

    Fair price for a reasonable bike from a well respected manufacturer. Not a bargain either though, I'd haggle.


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    #19
    gabhan16
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭gabhan16


    I'll hope to get it for 300 I've also been considering a new B'twin Triban SE 500 for 370 Euro


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    #20
    terrydel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,881 ✭✭✭terrydel


    Theres so many bikes available around that price that sellers would be mad not to take a reasonable offer. 250-300 for that giant and the seller and buyer would be doing ok, sellers need to realise that something is better than nothing.


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