Second hand racer advice

johnny-grunge

Hi,

I had my Trek FX 7.3 stolen a few days ago. I have become quite dependent on it after giving up my car and put in a about five miles most days. I'm thinking of buying a racer this time around but my budget is only around €400 so I'm kind of forced to go second hand.

I have found a bike with a frame size that suits me but having very limited knowledge, I'm not sure whether it's a good deal or not.

Anyway, here's the bike.

I have two questions.
1. Would I be better off with a hybrid or racer for commuting?
2. Is this bike worth the price?

Many thanks,
Lee.

cdaly_

I moved from hybrid to road bike for commuting some time ago and wouldn't look back. The scott would likely be quicker that your Trek but has no eyelets for a carrier so you'd have to use various workarounds. If you're putting in only 5 miles per day, you might get away with a backpack but there's also the risk of getting addicted to the greater distances on the road bike.

Is Bike To Work an option for you?

johnny-grunge

Hey, thanks for the reply.

The lack of eyelets is not an issue for me as I've always just used a backpack. I can see myself cycling for leisure a lot more in the future so based on your input, I think the road bike is the way to go.

Unfortunately, the Bike To Work scheme is not an option for me.

I'm having a hard time finding second hand bikes with a frame size of 62cm or up. Being 6"6' is not all it's cracked up to be!

ford2600

Where you based?
Know a man with a Trek 1000 2005/2006, 60 or 62cm. In good but used condition which he'd proabaly sell for well under your budget.

If the bike you linked is genuine and in good nick I'd say it's a better buy, especially with the wheels(if in good condition)

johnny-grunge wrote: »

Hey, thanks for the reply.

The lack of eyelets is not an issue for me as I've always just used a backpack. I can see myself cycling for leisure a lot more in the future so based on your input, I think the road bike is the way to go.

Unfortunately, the Bike To Work scheme is not an option for me.

I'm having a hard time finding second hand bikes with a frame size of 62cm or up. Being 6"6' is not all it's cracked up to be!

johnny-grunge

I'd definitely be interested in the Trek 1000. It would have to be 62cm. I think 60cm would be a tad too small for me. Wouldn't be to worried about the condition looks wise. As long as there's no serious work to be done I'd be happy.

Cheers!

ford2600

Cycled it last year, way to big for me, I'm 5'11. Will check with owner on size.
Just need a bit of TLC.
No idea on chain wear or condition of cassette chainrings, wheel rims etc.

johnny-grunge wrote: »

I'd definitely be interested in the Trek 1000. It would have to be 62cm. I think 60cm would be a tad too small for me. Wouldn't be to worried about the condition looks wise. As long as there's no serious work to be done I'd be happy.

Cheers!