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[Closed] What's the least you'd pay for a secondhand bike?

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[url= http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/giant-anthem-3-for-sale/1000983852 ]Giant Anthem £250[/url]

How good is too good to be true? How much of a bargain does something have to be before you are sure it's nicked?


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 1:31 pm
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If it seems to good to be true, that's cos it is. Applies double when on gumtree. Hotter than a jalapeno in a furnace


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 1:33 pm
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I've paid £18 for a bike before. But to be fair I'm pretty sure this wasn't nicked as I've been leaving it around town unlocked for 4 years now and no-one has nicked it from me, such is it's desireability and resale value!
I also sold a bike for £5 and a 4 pack of lager back in the day when I had no appreciation of a decent pint.


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 1:36 pm
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If it seems to good to be true, that's cos it is

You'd be surprised. I bought a Spesh Hardrock off here (But local) which was legit but needing work for £50. It's now Mrs PPs commueter/tourer.

Also bought a complete 1994 Kona Hahanah in VGC but needing a service for £60

When it comes to parts, some people virtually give them away
A nice set of Recons, just needed an oil change - £40
Pair of OE wheels, rear hub poor - £5 (Yes, five...)**
Pair of better wheels with Hope & DT hubs - £40
Brand new (Well, fitted and unused) Deore HT2 crankset - £35

The list goes on..... 🙂

**Now on the aforementioned Hardrock, built into the rear DT hub off the £40 pair, the front of which (Pro 2 hub) has been on my Pitch for 2 years.....


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 1:41 pm
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How much is it worth then, if £1500 new? Looks pretty old (2006?), condition may be a factor. I have an old Marin that I'd probably give away...


 
Posted : 19/09/2012 1:41 pm