AndreRoe Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Hi All, I would like some advice if somebody could assist. I have the opportunity to buy the Ralleigh RDS 3 for R4800 and would like to know if it is a good price for this model bike.
Hog_ Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 You have to give some more info than that. How old is the bike? What's the component spec etc. Isn't the RDS and older full-sus bike?
AndreRoe Posted March 23, 2009 Author Posted March 23, 2009 Sorry, quite new to this.Its a full susp. not sure on the year. Raleigh RDS 3.0 Dual Suspension Mountain Bike (Large 21").Deorefront and rear derailer, SRAM 9spd Attack shifters, Rockshox JV3 Fork,Fox Float R shock ,AVID Disc brakes, Ritchey Stem, Handlebar andSeatpost, NEW WTB saddle, NEW cables and cable housings, NEW Shamanoclips pedals, WTB DualDuty XC Disc Rims with Formula Hubs. Bike hasbeen serviced is in perfect riding condition.
spano Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 just to give you an idea, I sold my marathon 8 frame (the newer model of the rds series and the "higher up" frame...) for R 2800 last year...
Hog_ Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Hmmm... Buying second-hand always has its risks. Say you do buy it, book it for a complete rebuild before you even ride it. Because it's an older bike there's a good chance the suspension linkages may need replacing, as well as shock and fork seals, bearings and a few other bits and bobs. So give yourself a buffer of about R2k to spend on the first service - if it needs less, then great. The price is not too bad, although the component spec is not exactly top of the range, so that seems to even it out. Have you ridden the bike?
AndreRoe Posted March 23, 2009 Author Posted March 23, 2009 Thanx for that. But if I had to add all the other components it will add up to a lot more? In your opinion, is this a good bike?
bustthesickness Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 I dont like the geometry of these. The top tube is about an inch too long. Nice simple suspension though. The REAL let down though is the MICROSOFT logo on the upright. Yah, as IF I'd wanna have such a putrid word on my bike. I'd rather it said anything but that, even McDonalds, or Mr.Price! Oh, and the fork on that bike is rubbish, you'll need to look at upgrading that. I think it was only from the RDS07 that they used 7075 ali, and this is 6061.
AndreRoe Posted March 23, 2009 Author Posted March 23, 2009 Havent ridden the bike cause it is in George (450Km). Like the look of the bike, just wasnt sure if it is worth the money. Appreciate the feedback tremendously. Will offer the seller R3800 & see
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