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SketchyRydr
Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 57 Location: Kingston
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject: Rental bike sales |
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Hello! I was just directed to WesternSpirit.com where they are selling off their used rental bikes. It's $950 for a $1700 full suspension Specialized. Does anyone know about this deal? Is buying a uses bike advisable?
Thanks!
-Erik |
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Tim845
Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie
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Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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Some locals have first hand experience with those same bikes.
For me a frame warranty is make or break for most bike deals. _________________ Pedal, b*tches!! |
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mtbxtc
Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 216
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:22 am Post subject: |
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Those would be specialized bikes and I know my friend bought a stump jumper on ebay and he broke his bike and specialized replaced the part under warranty and he was not the original owner.
I guess it is a toss of the dice _________________ Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
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slave2bacon
Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 789 Location: Beautiful Ulster Park
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:14 am Post subject: |
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I used to work for Western Spirit and they sell off their rental fleet each year. The bikes have been ridden for one season, which means the were actually ridden for anywhere from 15 days to maybe 40 days. The bikes are serviced at the end of each trip by a very good mechanic. My experience with the rental bikes has been excellent. In fact, I bought these bikes for both of my brothers.
As for warrenty, I think it should not be a problem. The frame is backed up by the manufactor - Specialized. I have never heard of a rental bike frame cracking. These are not super light race bikes - they are heavier frames designed to be ridden XC for a long, long time. |
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Bawitdaba
Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 265 Location: Pine Plains, New York
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:41 am Post subject: |
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Which model bike are we talking about? _________________ Everything you wanted to know about downhill mountain biking at Whiteface but were afraid to ask!!! www.downhillmike.com
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burtondogs
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 633
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 8:19 am Post subject: |
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Bawitdaba wrote: |
Which model bike are we talking about? |
FSR XC Comp
* Frame: FSR M4 butted frame with ORE downtube and
sealed cartridge bearing pivots
* Rear Shock: X Fusion 02RLA, Specialized tuned, rebound adjust
with lock out
* Fork: RockShox Tora 302 SL fork, 100 mm travel
* Hayes Stroker Ryde hydraulic disc brakes
* Shimano Deore and LX derailleurs
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Bawitdaba
Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 265 Location: Pine Plains, New York
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 8:25 am Post subject: |
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That sounds like a pretty hefty bargain.....I hope Hunter sells their Stinky's this year..... _________________ Everything you wanted to know about downhill mountain biking at Whiteface but were afraid to ask!!! www.downhillmike.com
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burtondogs
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 633
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Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Bawitdaba wrote: |
That sounds like a pretty hefty bargain.....I hope Hunter sells their Stinky's this year..... |
For 950 shipped , it seems pretty fair for a used bike.
That model does not retail for 1700 though. |
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SketchyRydr
Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 57 Location: Kingston
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:22 pm Post subject: Thank you! |
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I called this morning and made my reservation for one of the Specializeds. Thanks for the feedback and direction!
To complicate matters (just for the fun of it) I was wondering about bikesdirect.com. they have 'good' deals on new bikes, but are they really quality? Some of the higher end ones use Fox shocks and Avid Juicy 7s, so they can't be all bad. (can they?)
-Erik |
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Kevin
Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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You can't go wrong with your pre-owned bike.
Stay away from BikesDirect.com. Support a local shop that will back your purchase up with service. |
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OMB-BillyD
Joined: 24 Sep 2006 Posts: 72 Location: chichester
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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You might be surprised at what your local bike shop may have on sale on the floor this time of year........Can't hurt to peek _________________ Keep Em' Turning! |
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