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FFBSensei
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Hello,
I used to (past tense) be into biking way WAY back when I was in
college. In fact, I still have the bike I rode with some of the guys
on the bike team - a 1985 Specialized Allez.
Is there a market for a bike that's almost 20 years old? I also have
a 10 year old Specialized Stumpjumper that cost me $900 way back when.
I am contemplating entering a triatholon (want to do one of those
before i turn 40)...and was thinking it might be a good time to buy a
new bike. I just ran by a high-end bike store...wow, bikes going
anywhere from $1500 to $5k and higher.
I contemplated just riding my old Allez, but its a 12-speeds with a
13-23 ratio in the back...I'd be afraid I'd have a heart attack if I
had to climb any hills of note. When I was riding in my younger days,
it didn't bother me to climb hills with the bike...but 3 kids later
and 20 years later, along with a few inches to my waist...alas, its a
different story.
I was looking to sell both of my bikes and then try and cobble some
money to buy a new bike. With 3 kids under 6, and the need to pay
mortgage, I don't think I can spend anywhere close to $1,000.
Should I just look at newer used bicycles? Or is there a bike out
there for under $1000 that would be suitable. I don't think I'll be
coming anywhere close to the 120 miles a week I was riding in college,
and probably more riding with the kids. But I wanted something that
would be suitable for triathalons?
Suggestions for places to look to price my used bicycles? Suggestions
as to what I might look for in my new bike or newer used bike?
Thanks for the assistance!
I used to (past tense) be into biking way WAY back when I was in
college. In fact, I still have the bike I rode with some of the guys
on the bike team - a 1985 Specialized Allez.
Is there a market for a bike that's almost 20 years old? I also have
a 10 year old Specialized Stumpjumper that cost me $900 way back when.
I am contemplating entering a triatholon (want to do one of those
before i turn 40)...and was thinking it might be a good time to buy a
new bike. I just ran by a high-end bike store...wow, bikes going
anywhere from $1500 to $5k and higher.
I contemplated just riding my old Allez, but its a 12-speeds with a
13-23 ratio in the back...I'd be afraid I'd have a heart attack if I
had to climb any hills of note. When I was riding in my younger days,
it didn't bother me to climb hills with the bike...but 3 kids later
and 20 years later, along with a few inches to my waist...alas, its a
different story.
I was looking to sell both of my bikes and then try and cobble some
money to buy a new bike. With 3 kids under 6, and the need to pay
mortgage, I don't think I can spend anywhere close to $1,000.
Should I just look at newer used bicycles? Or is there a bike out
there for under $1000 that would be suitable. I don't think I'll be
coming anywhere close to the 120 miles a week I was riding in college,
and probably more riding with the kids. But I wanted something that
would be suitable for triathalons?
Suggestions for places to look to price my used bicycles? Suggestions
as to what I might look for in my new bike or newer used bike?
Thanks for the assistance!