Just starting and need help

andrewmckenna
andrewmckenna Posts: 22
edited June 2013 in Road beginners
Hi Guys, im just getting started road biking to get my fitness up.

Reason is I can no longer run because I have arthritis and the impact on road is slowly destroying me.

I have been offered a 2nd H bike im going to see tonight and wondering roughly what I should expect to pay for it.

Its a 10yr old steel bike. These are the details.

- Arthur Caygill Columbus Frame
- 23" Campagnolo Mexico 68 Alloy wheels, both quick release, with high performance braking control;
- Red Michelin Orium tyres;
- Campagnolo Xenon rear 9 speed derailleur group set;
- Shimano quick release pedals;
- Campagnolo Xenon front 3 speed cogs and dérailleur group set;
- Alloy KF saddle post and lightweight racing saddle (unknown make);
- 2 x sets of holes in the frame for water bottles and pumps;
- Campagnolo Xenon front and rear brakes;
- ITM alloy handlebar post;
- ITM Europa handlebars;
- Campagnolo 'finger touch' brake leavers and gear leavers.

Looks in good condition and recently been service. What should i be looking to pay

Comments

  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Oh dear.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • richardlawrence
    richardlawrence Posts: 5
    Hi, really depends on the condition, how much you like it, and how much you are willing to part with.

    As a benchmark, you can pick up a 2nd hand Aluminium Giant Defy (2010 or newer) for £200-£300 on ebay.

    The bike sounds really nice and as a guide, I would look at ebay for "Steel Road Bike", and try and compare something of a similar spec, if possible. There are steel racers from £100 through to £600 and beyond.

    It's possible that things needs replacing on the bike, chainset, cranks etc, but it sounds like it is a much loved bike, no expense spared affair.

    See what he wants for it.
  • andrewmckenna
    andrewmckenna Posts: 22
    Thanks richard, and great advice smidsy
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    You will soon see how great young paduwan
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • andrewmckenna
    andrewmckenna Posts: 22
    in what way?

    Is it a lemon? Reason im going second hand as just about to start a family and cash is going elsewhere.

    I know buy cheap buy twice and im well aware of that. Just looking for something to get my legs turning over and to try get going
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    My comments are not about the bike so fear not.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • richardlawrence
    richardlawrence Posts: 5
    smidsy wrote:
    My comments are not about the bike so fear not.

    Perhaps you could explain what you are going on about?
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    See here

    viewtopic.php?f=40042&t=12928293&p=18389649#p18387893

    Scroll down to post 6.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • andrewmckenna
    andrewmckenna Posts: 22
    Sorry, totally my fault not reading properly, was more looking for help as im not totally clue-ed up on what im looking for
  • slowbike
    slowbike Posts: 8,498
    andrewmckenna wrote:
    Sorry, totally my fault not reading properly, was more looking for help as im not totally clue-ed up on what im looking for

    and I wouldn't worry about it - it's a perfectly normal question - I can only assume the rules against it are to prevent the sudo sellers on here asking how much the bike they're trying to sell should be worth ... a good method to advertise!
  • richardlawrence
    richardlawrence Posts: 5
    OK, fair enough.
  • richardlawrence
    richardlawrence Posts: 5
    If you buy it, post a pic - sounds like a nice retro racer
  • andrewmckenna
    andrewmckenna Posts: 22
    Yeah, suppose that makes sense, people asking how much it is worth, then wanting a PM for someone trying to buy it
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    All part of the public service :-)
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • andrewmckenna
    andrewmckenna Posts: 22
    Just picked it up

    sorry for poor lighting

    Bike_zps0dfcb05a.jpg
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    So how much?

    Looks very tidy. Enjoy.

    Also it is facing the wrong way!
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • andrewmckenna
    andrewmckenna Posts: 22
    Got it for £100, asked my mate who is into his biking and he said its a good deal.

    Its in immaculate condition
  • jimmas
    jimmas Posts: 50
    That looks well tidy, enjoy it mate.
  • blackhands
    blackhands Posts: 950
    There's nothing wrong with that bike. You may need to change the tyres as old tyres sometimes deteriorate and thus puncture easily. (Whether you go for more puncture proof or faster tyres is a choice you must make).
  • richardlawrence
    richardlawrence Posts: 5
    That is really classy, and an epic deal at £100 - enjoy :D
  • andrewmckenna
    andrewmckenna Posts: 22
    Thanks

    here is a better pick

    20130627_094105-1_zps3408967d.jpg
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    See how much better it looks the right way round! :-)

    Did you say you may change the tyres? If so just get all black. Or maybe tan sidewalls.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • andrewmckenna
    andrewmckenna Posts: 22
    i may change them, not sure what to go for though, you any suggestions
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Veloflex Master perhaps.
    Yellow is the new Black.

Categories