Buying Used?
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2016-02-09 9:16 AM |
9 | Subject: Buying Used? Hello everyone, I am in the market for a used tri bike. I've been using a road bike now for 3 HIMs, among other shorter distances and have decided to complete a full at the end of the summer. Anyways, I do not know too much about bikes and I have found one for sale. I'm wondering if anyone could take a look at the bike and give me any feedback. It is a 2010 Quintano Roo Tequilo Triathlon Bike. I'm having a difficult time finding correct sizing information for this brand. I'm 5'5" with a 21" inseam. This bike is a size 52. Here is the link to the bike or I've copy pasted the information from the ad. Thanks in advance for any advice/feedback you can give! https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/5417618671.html Selling a used Quintano Roo Tequilo Tri Bike. Bike was tuned up by REI summer 2015, new brake cables and cleaned up. Could use some new tape. It's a size 52. Frame Tubing Material: Quintana Roo AN-6 aero aluminum Wheels and Tires Hubs: See Rims/Wheels Tires: Continental Ultra Race Brakeset: Quintana Roo Shift Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end Rear Cogs: Shimano 105, 10-speed Saddle: Quintana Roo Handlebar: Aluminum w/Vison clip-on J-Bars Handlebar Stem: Quintana Roo Aluminum Factory Description Quintana Roos have won in the hardest races on the toughest courses in the world and the Tequilo can help you win, too. This road rocket features super-aero AN-6 aluminum tubes and a sleek carbon fork for top-notch handling and a velvety-smooth ride. Combined with the amazing ride, you'll save every precious second thanks to Quintana Roo's legendary frame geometry, the wind-cheating Alex wheels and Shimano's precision 20-speed components. Plus, you get internal cable routing, Vision aero bars and rear-entry dropouts, which allow for an extra-close wheel tuck, to maximize your record-crushing speed. |
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2016-02-11 11:57 AM in reply to: afin03 |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Buying Used? So a few things. 1) buying used is perfectly fine and you can score some good deals. You just need to be careful that you know what you are looking at and what you are looking for... condition, mechanically, etc. 2) sizing is super tough to do if you don't know what you need. Get a fitting so that you have a starting point. An ill fitting bike is never worth the cost... even if it is the deal of the century. Once you have a fit you'll know what bikes will fit based on the published size charts. 3) The QR in the post is a fine bike from the stand point of if its a reputable/quality bike. Although IMHO it is about $200 overpriced at the asking. Is it the right bike for you? Who knows without the fit data! |
2016-02-11 12:45 PM in reply to: Sous |
Extreme Veteran 1574 | Subject: RE: Buying Used? In addition to what Sous already provided you, let me give an option that may or may not be available to you. You may want to do a search in your area for bike fitters and contact them in reference to a pre-fit session. I was lucky to be near one of the best here in Houston, which is where I went. If you can find one like I did, here is what will take place. They obtain all of your measurements, stack, reach, +++++++++++++, and then give you all the information for you to make a wise decision and be almost positive that what you purchase will work best for you. Mine even sat down and went through ever single brand and gave me the size for each model that would fit me in my budget. He also provided me with the make and model of the bike that most closely matched all my numbers. I took this information and was able to purchase a last year model for the same price as I have seen them used for, with free maintenance and full warranty (reg. $3000 got it for $2000). I purchased the model he advised best suited me and it was so spot on that the only thing they did during my fit was to adjust the seat height. I also really liked the process because he did not have loyalty to any particular brands so I knew I was getting a true list of what was best for me. Well worth the 100 dollars I spent to know that what I was getting was right. |
2016-02-14 9:26 AM in reply to: afin03 |
10 Augusta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Buying Used? Buying used is a great way to get a good deal, but most of the times, you will have to change stuff on it to make it fit your needs and be comfortable. Also make sure that the person your dealing with can answer any questions you have about the bike, so you know if they are the actual "owner" of the bike, which based on the ad, they know about the bike and is actually the owner. |
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