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mrlmd1 · 11-08-2009, 10:48 PM

~$2000 sounds a little high for a 9-10 year old bike with 14,000 miles.
If the bike is 9+ years old - make sure you check how old the tires are, in addition to how much they are worn, also check the date stamp on the sidewall of the tires. If they are 6-7 years old, the rubber gets hard and the grip is much less than young tires. Replacing both tires and mounting them may cost you another $150-200 and up depending on where you go. Also ask for the maintenance records. Don't just jump at the price of the bike.

11-08-2009, 10:48 PM	#6
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: New Rider ~$2000 sounds a little high for a 9-10 year old bike with 14,000 miles. If the bike is 9+ years old - make sure you check how old the tires are, in addition to how much they are worn, also check the date stamp on the sidewall of the tires. If they are 6-7 years old, the rubber gets hard and the grip is much less than young tires. Replacing both tires and mounting them may cost you another $150-200 and up depending on where you go. Also ask for the maintenance records. Don't just jump at the price of the bike.
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