Hello everyone. I am looking to purchase a road bike for a lot of use (80-120 miles per week). I saw a posting on an online auction site for a "Centurian Accordo." I am not familiar with road bikes and want to know if this would be a good purchase. Attached is a picture of it. It's listed for $190. Here is the description given by the owner: Gears work really good. Brakes good too. 60cm Frame. 12 Speeds. 34 inch stand over height. Quick release on both wheels.
Keeping in mind that I want something solid, but that I could spend around $100 at the LBS for tuneup, maybe replace a broken component, would this be a good buy? I am 6'3'' and weigh around 170.
BTW I recently learned some more info and history about the Centurian Accordo here.Basically the model has the following description: "This upper, entry level model featured a Tange Infinity main triangle with stays and forks that varied from hi-tensile steel to CrMo, depending on the year. derailers were Shimano Light Action for 1985-1987, with Exage used in 1989."
Again, the owner is asking $200 for it. Is it a good buy for what I need (above post)?
BTW I recently learned some more info and history about the Centurian Accordo here.Basically the model has the following description: "This upper, entry level model featured a Tange Infinity main triangle with stays and forks that varied from hi-tensile steel to CrMo, depending on the year. derailers were Shimano Light Action for 1985-1987, with Exage used in 1989."
Again, the owner is asking $200 for it. Is it a good buy for what I need (above post)?
$200 is too much for this bike. It cost around $200 brand new, but that was 25 years ago. This bike is an old bike for all intents and purposes. Nearly all of the components are very dated and you might have a hard time replacing some of the parts as they wear out. It also has cup and cone bearings rather than sealed bearings, so it will cost you more than $100 to get it tuned up at your LBS. This is something that you could do yourself by consulting this website: Park Tool Website . Once again, this was a decent bike 25 years ago, but its age would discourage me from purchasing it now.
$200 is too much for this bike. It cost around $200 brand new, but that was 25 years ago. This bike is an old bike for all intents and purposes. Nearly all of the components are very dated and you might have a hard time replacing some of the parts as they wear out. It also has cup and cone bearings rather than sealed bearings, so it will cost you more than $100 to get it tuned up at your LBS. This is something that you could do yourself by consulting this website: Park Tool Website . Once again, this was a decent bike 25 years ago, but its age would discourage me from purchasing it now.
Okay, thanks for your guidance. I don't think I will purchase the bike. I will probably save for a new road bike with aluminum frame and Shimano 105 parts.
