"(PeteCresswell)" <
[email protected]> wrote in message
news:
[email protected]...
>
> My take is that the best bang for the buck would be a used bike
> if you could find one that's appropriate.
>
> When I think of the baths I've taken when selling bikes that
> didn't fit me, it's almost pathetic.....
>
> Only catches are that you have to know what you are looking
> for... and you have to find it.
> --
> PeteCresswell
What he said. I've given up buying new, but I'm cheap and don't mind
working on stuff to get it right. When I've sold bikes, I've tried to make
sure they go to somebody who gives me a good feeling about the deal, because
certainly I've taken a "bath" as Pete says.
On the buying side, I was amazed to chat with a lady in our neighborhood the
other day and find out she had just purchased a Cannondale Rush from a local
retail outlet. I asked her if she intended to take up serious riding, and
she replied that she just wanted to ride some rougher "walking" trails in
comfort and was told this was just the ticket. I can only assume the
salesman told her about the ticket, but I don't know that for sure. She is
a sweet lady, but off-roading is NOT her style.
I expect that bike will be on the market next year to clear out the garage.
Regardless of your opinion of Cannondale (or other major brands), it will be
a screamin' deal for somebody, at least compared to retail.