Wanted islabike cnoc 14

Lorridobs

Based in Dublin but willing to travel within reason!

Matt Bianco

Are you looking for small or large as will have a small Cnoc 14 for sale in the coming days

Lorridobs

Matt Bianco wrote: »

Are you looking for small or large as will have a small Cnoc 14 for sale in the coming days

Looking for the large I’m afraid. Thanks though.

Quigs Snr

Matt Bianco wrote: »

Are you looking for small or large as will have a small Cnoc 14 for sale in the coming days

Depending on color and condition, I might be interested in that.

Matt Bianco

This is the colour (not actual bike but can post photos over next couple of days)

Comes with original Islabike mudguards and is in 7/10 condition after been used by my two sons - they are an excellent bike and very impressed at their durability.

letape

Matt Bianco wrote: »

This is the colour (not actual bike but can post photos over next couple of days)

Comes with original Islabike mudguards and is in 7/10 condition after been used by my two sons - they are an excellent bike and very impressed at their durability.

That colour and model is an original cnoc14 - so would be by default a Cnoc 14 large. The Cnoc 14 small / large distinction is only there for the last two years or so.

Quigs Snr

letape wrote: »

That colour and model is an original cnoc14 - so would be by default a Cnoc 14 large. The Cnoc 14 small / large distinction is only there for the last two years or so.

Thanks for pointing that out. Too bike for my one so.. might suit one of the other posters further up though...

Lorridobs

letape wrote: »

That colour and model is an original cnoc14 - so would be by default a Cnoc 14 large. The Cnoc 14 small / large distinction is only there for the last two years or so.

Is there a way that you can tell how old the bike is? Finding Some people saying bikes are newer than they are.

letape

Lorridobs wrote: »

Is there a way that you can tell how old the bike is? Finding Some people saying bikes are newer than they are.

The older ones had larger more padded saddles with silver on the rear corners. They also did not have an enclosed chainset / chain - ie exposed chainwheel and chain. The wheel nuts were silver nuts as opposed to black Allen key ones. These were much heavier bikes and I would personally avoid these as I don’t think they justify a premium price though they are all nice bikes. To some extent the colour also will indicate the age. If you post on here or pm I’ll be able to help.

Lorridobs

letape wrote: »

The older ones had larger more padded saddles with silver on the rear corners. They also did not have an enclosed chainset / chain - ie exposed chainwheel and chain. The wheel nuts were silver nuts as opposed to black Allen key ones. These were much heavier bikes and I would personally avoid these as I don’t think they justify a premium price though they are all nice bikes. To some extent the colour also will indicate the age. If you post on here or pm I’ll be able to help.

Thanks for the info. I knew about the chainguard but I know it can be retrofitted to some older models too. Would be great to get your input if I come across one alright. I checked with islabike already for one I was looking at and found out it was actually eight years old rather than the four years the seller was claiming. Don’t want to keep getting in touch with them directly though!
Thanks again for the info and if I’m in need of more help I’ll pm you.

letape

No probs. I have gone through most models with my kids at this stage - bought some new and some second hand. Highly recommend them.

Matt Bianco

Quigs Snr wrote: »

Thanks for pointing that out. Too bike for my one so.. might suit one of the other posters further up though...

Posted link in External links thread - bike is from 2011/2012 as passed on from mate so making estimation based on his sons age

Matt Bianco

Quigs Snr wrote: »

Thanks for pointing that out. Too bike for my one so.. might suit one of the other posters further up though...

Posted link in External links thread - bike is from 2011/2012 as passed on from mate so making estimation based on his sons age

Lorridobs

letape wrote: »

No probs. I have gone through most models with my kids at this stage - bought some new and some second hand. Highly recommend them.

Yeah, They’re great bikes. We have a Rothan at the mo but definitely ready for pedals now. Hard to justify new price for first bike as not sure how long it'll last and hard to get second hand.