Trek 6000 for $600 ????

[Boris]

Touring the local pawn shops yesterday I saw them roll out a new arrival. A 2009 Trek 6000 just like the one in this review.
http://bikereviews.com/mountain-bikes/trek/2009-trek/trek-6000-mountain-bike/

It looks nice and barely used but it it worth $600 that they are asking for it ??

It would be nice to get a bike again, my knees are shot and the gut just gets bigger every winter. This part of FL is absolutely flat but I could still have some fun and maybe get into a shape that is less round.

 

[SuperJETT]

Way high IMO. List was $880, so probably sold for more like $800, and it's 2 years old now. The components are basic stuff, nothing special at all. I'd say more like $300 would be a fair price as long as it's the right size for you and in good shape.

 

[Boris]

Thanks.
I'm way out of the loop so I just went on aesthetics. Looked pretty and the impulse was to buy, lucky the brain took over just in time.

I might just pick up a WallyWorld special and abuse it till it dies.

 

[SuperJETT]

Thanks.
I'm way out of the loop so I just went on aesthetics. Looked pretty and the impulse was to buy, lucky the brain took over just in time.

I might just pick up a WallyWorld special and abuse it till it dies.

Don't, get something off craigslist for $200, you'll be much happier and can probably sell it for $200 when you're done.

My first bike last year was $200 and was a 99 Gary Fisher, great starter bike.

 

[Boris]

Went back to that shop today ands they have the bike for $495 now.
Offered one of the workers $400 but he didn't bite. Might go during the week and try again just for fun.

 

[heebs12]

I think thats a solid bike for $400- $450. Don't buy a cheap bike. It will work against you which will take away a lot of fun. Then you'll be less likely to jump on and ride! If the trek works out great! Otherwise, keep your eyes open for a good bike on craigslist!

 

[Big Kahuna]

That is a good deal at $495.00 Solid frame and parts.

 

[Idok]

i love pawn shops

 

[Boris]

It's still there and my $400 offer still stands but they ain't budging.

Still searching for a ride.

 

[Boris]

Any thoughts on this ?
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/bik/2161756746.html

 

[Big Kahuna]

Personally, I would pick the Trek for the $100.00 more. Better components. That looks good, It was $675.00 new vs the Trek that was $900.00 new.

 

[Boris]

Went to the Trek store again and even bombed around on a few bikes.
This one was about the only big wheel bike they had in the store in the "under a nice used car" price range.
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain_hardtail/fisher_29er/marlin/

I liked it but how does it stack up to that used 6000 for $495 that's at the pawn shop ?

 

[Big Kahuna]

Better front fork and components on the Trek 6000. The Mamba is the basic entry level 29'r. I would still get the Trek 6000

 

[icecoled007]

You really pay for what you get in a bike....

Do you have any "Performance Bike" shops near you? They usually have budget mid-level bikes that are nice....

You also get a warranty with a new bike, which might be worth while.

Be carfull buying a craigslist bike, I would have a knowledgeable friend check it over.

 

[Boris]

The only bike shops in my area are geared towards the old crowd and beach cruisers or old guys who spend $10,000 on a bike and try to look like Lance.

I got all excited yesterday riding around the parking lot. I was cool.

 

[icecoled007]

Where you from?

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/TopCategories_10052_10551_-1

 

[Boris]

SWFlorida.
The flat, swampy bit.

 

[Boris]

This just came up.
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/bik/2272480524.html

The XL frame bit might be a bit much but there seam to be quite a few good reviews on this model.

 

[Big Kahuna]

How tall are you? Inseam? That is a big frame.

 

[Boris]

1m 80cm (5' 10" ?) and my pants say 32" inseam.
Might be too big or I'll need to ride with a little helmet on.