sano Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) Hello! I hope this is the right forum to be posting this in. I'm looking to buy a Giant Rincon 2007 from this lady. It is in good condition. She is offering it to me for R2000. Is this a reasonable price? I can't seem to find much online. Thanks for the help. Edited March 24, 2011 by sano
nuge Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 welcome to the hub - pics will help. specs? (i.e. groupset, wheels, brakes, suspension?)
sano Posted March 24, 2011 Author Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) welcome to the hub - pics will help. specs? (i.e. groupset, wheels, brakes, suspension?) No actual photograph but all the components are stock standard. Nothing amazing here but I'm only looking for a beginners bike: FORK Suntour XCM 80mm travel, lock outSHIFTERS Shimano EZ Fire 24 speedFRONT MECH Shimano C50REAR MECH Shimano AlivioBRAKES Tektro linear pullBRAKE LEVER ShimanoCASSETTE Shimano HG30 11-32CHAIN KMC Z7CRANKS Shimano TX70 24/34/42BOTTOM BRACKET RPM cartridgeHUBS FormulaTYRES Kenda 26x1.95'' My gut feel is that this should be around R1500. Edited March 24, 2011 by sano
chris_w_65 Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Just to get an idea phone Westdene Cycles and get a price on a Silverback Reno. I don't think it is much more than R2K for a brand new one http://silverbacklab.com/2011/reno.jpg
Tumbleweed Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Just to get an idea phone Westdene Cycles and get a price on a Silverback Reno. I don't think it is much more than R2K for a brand new one http://silverbacklab.com/2011/reno.jpg The Stride is now R2350-odd.
chris_w_65 Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 The Stride is now R2350-odd. Reno is 3285.00 after 10% discount - More than I thought But then it is a 2011 model and brand new. I would say R1.5K for the Giant was a fair price
Tumbleweed Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Reno is 3285.00 after 10% discount - More than I thought But then it is a 2011 model and brand new. I would say R1.5K for the Giant was a fair price Hahaha! They shifted their range around a bit. Mmmmmmmmm…depending on the condition, I'd try push a little lower. That is a four-year-old bike.
Lamber Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 As tumbleweed said- its 4 years old, and by the looks of the specs, no upgrades either. I'd also say R1.5k and no more. If not, rather save up some cash for a new ride
chris_w_65 Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 As a matter of interest, how would a new bike with V brakes compare to a 4 year old bike with mechanical disks? Just thinking of cheaper "new" options for sano
Tumbleweed Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 As a matter of interest, how would a new bike with V brakes compare to a 4 year old bike with mechanical disks? Just thinking of cheaper "new" options for sano I think most people with mechanical discs will have upgraded by now or just given up! * *See thread about dude with mechanical discs.
sano Posted March 24, 2011 Author Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks for the replies everyone - appreciate it. Regarding the brakes, could I not upgrade to disc at a later stage if I get into it more?
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