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| 2547.1 | Depends on what your looking for... | ODIXIE::RRODRIGUEZ | Shake that grits tree! | Thu Apr 29 1993 09:50 | 12 |
| Rob,
I don't know what the original price of the 660 was. However,
the depreciation on bikes is as bad as the depreciation on cars.
That price sounds high to me, especially for a bike going on five
years.
Are you trying to upgrade from what you have now or is this your
first road bike?
r�
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| 2547.2 | Way to expensive | VMSNET::65134::LYNCH_T | I'd rather be riding my bicycle.... | Thu Apr 29 1993 10:47 | 19 |
| Rob,
I agree with r� that price is a bit too high. Yes the Ultegra is a fair
groupo but if it is the 89 vintage it isn't nearly as nice as what is being
sold new today.
I would counter with $300 and maybe if the seller would be willing pay for
a complete bearing overhaul (hubs, BB & headset) I'd give $400.
Before you do anything go to your local bike shop and take a look at some
of the bikes there. There are many to choose from in the $600 to $700
price range. You may not find one with Ultegra but 105SC may be good
enough for you.
How many miles do you plan to ride and what type of riding are you
planning on?
Keep shopping
Tom
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| 2547.3 | | NOVA::FISHER | DEC Rdb/Dinosaur | Thu Apr 29 1993 11:06 | 3 |
| You don't indicate "how used" the bike is. That is certainly a factor.
ed
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| 2547.4 | I tried one a few years back... | SALEM::SHAW | | Thu Apr 29 1993 12:02 | 10 |
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Couple of years ago when I was shopping for a new road bike, this
guy (Jim) that worked at CycleCity in Plaistow had Trek 660 (I think
it was Aluminum fram) Dura Ace equipted with Brooks saddle, he
let me take it out to compare it with the Trek 2300 which was top of
the line those days for trek, I loved the feel of the 660, I even
offered to buy it from him, couldn't convince him though.
What is the fatigue factor of a 4-5 year old Aluminum frame though.
Shaw
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| 2547.5 | SHOULD BE OKAY | WMOIS::GIROUARD_C | | Thu Apr 29 1993 13:11 | 6 |
| Probably pretty good - Unless Chiappucci's been poundin' it...
I've had my C Dale for 4 years - no problems I can detect (although
I haven't had it "flux'd" lately)
Chip
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| 2547.6 | More Information | COMETZ::RFORREST | | Fri Apr 30 1993 10:31 | 2 |
| The TREK 660 was still in the showroom, unused. I plan to ride 100 miles a week,
mostly commuting...Thanks for the replies to date...Rob
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| 2547.7 | Never sold in 4 years?? | NQOPS::THIBODEAU | | Fri Apr 30 1993 10:40 | 1 |
| The bike sat in the show room for 4 years???
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| 2547.8 | Do some more shopping... | ASDS::GOTANTAS | | Mon May 03 1993 14:35 | 13 |
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If this bike has been kickin' around for 4 years, it must be an unusual
frame size or an ugly color ;^)
I believe that the 660 is a steel (CrMo) frame bike. Does is really
have Ultegra 600 (7 spd) or Shimano 600 (6 spd) components? Either
way, I also agree that $600 is too much for it. If I were gonna spend
$600-700 I'd look at something new.
My .02...
Pete
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