Hey isa!
Do you know how much she's ridden it and what the components are? If you
borrow it again tomorrow I can take a look! Also my guess is you have a
decent sense from riding it how it feels? Have you tried other bikes for
comparison?
Best,
Zach
On May 31, 2015 1:17 PM, "Isabella K. Ford" <
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> Hey Zack,
> So my friend on the cycling team said she would sell her bike to me for
> $250. It’s the one I used for the race. Do you think that is a good deal? I
> think she got it in 2007.
>
> I am thinking of buying it.
>
> Isa
>
> On May 30, 2015, at 1:53 PM, Zachary Kratochvil <
> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> If you're looking for a great bike under $1000, you may be in luck!
> See my analysis and the original message from the cycling team below:
>
> -2003 is on the older side for a frame, but frame can last if it hasn't
> been abused.
> -dura ace components are fantastic, provided they aren't heavily worn
> (<1000 miles since they were replaced is a good rule of thumb)
> -titanium is between aluminum (standard) and carbon (ultra-light)
> -51cm is good for someone about my height (I think I may ride 52, I
> forget, but either way it's close)
> -if interested, I'd ask Britton about wear and then making a counter offer
> within your budget or asking for a sense of how much he'd be willing to
> come down on price, as he says he's understanding of student budget
> constraints. I'd just emphasize that it'll go to good use for someone
> who'll appreciate having a nice bike. As long as you're careful not to come
> across insulting, the worst thing that happens from offering too little is
> you get a clear idea of how much the seller is actually willing to come
> down, which isn't so bad after-all.
>
> Also feel free to reach out to me with any further questions about
> bikes, components, & buying used in general.
>
> Best,
> Zach
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David J. Berg <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Sat, May 30, 2015 at 1:05 PM
> Subject: For sale: Lemond Ti w/ Dura-Ace
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> Hello all, just passing this along if you’re looking for a used bike.
> Contact Britton if you’re interested!
>
> Info and pics below:
>
>
> Hi David-
>
> It is a Lemond Tete de Course, 2003. 51cm frame, Dura Ace components.
> Attached are a bunch of photos, including geometry.
> It was built for Team Saturn, subsequently owned by a guy in NYC who we
> bought the bike from. It has been well taken care of and rides well. We’re
> asking $1000 and will certainly come down if the right buyer shows up -
> student budgets taken into account.
>
> Thanks for facilitating!
>
> -Britton
>
> Britton Mann, DAOM, L.Ac.
> Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
> [log in to unmask]
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> www.metoliusnaturalmedicine.com
>
>
> <dura ace brakes copy.jpeg><front view with wheel copy.jpeg><head tube
> welds copy.jpeg><seat cluster 2 copy.jpeg><ti bike seat cluster copy.jpeg><ti
> bike side copy 2.jpeg><top view copy.jpeg>
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