Used bike options

The Scott is the newest of the three, by far. It sports the latest designs and will be the easiest to get parts for, if needed. Not that pieces parts are not available for the older TREK models, it would just take a bit more detailed shopping.

5' 4" might be a borderline fit on the Scott. A test ride would be needed to see how well it would work. It appears to have the lowest miles on it. The wheels are OEM and it appears to be unmolested...no weird upgrades or replacement components.

The 2000 looks to be in good shape, probably a good fit. The wheels look to be replacements. It has had decent care.

The 1200 is a good, solid road bike. It is the oldest vintage of the three and likely the heaviest. It looks to have had reasonable care over the years and is showing its age a bit. The rims or wheels may be replacement models.

My verdict: Go look at the Scott and keep shopping before looking at the 2000. Skip the 1200.

CAMPYBOB said:

The Scott is the newest of the three, by far. It sports the latest designs and will be the easiest to get parts for, if needed. Not that pieces parts are not available for the older TREK models, it would just take a bit more detailed shopping.

5' 4" might be a borderline fit on the Scott. A test ride would be needed to see how well it would work. It appears to have the lowest miles on it. The wheels are OEM and it appears to be unmolested...no weird upgrades or replacement components.

The 2000 looks to be in good shape, probably a good fit. The wheels look to be replacements. It has had decent care.

The 1200 is a good, solid road bike. It is the oldest vintage of the three and likely the heaviest. It looks to have had reasonable care over the years and is showing its age a bit. The rims or wheels may be replacement models.

My verdict: Go look at the Scott and keep shopping before looking at the 2000. Skip the 1200.

Any thoughts on these...
2007 Trek 1.2 Womens - $350
http://columbia.craigslist.org/bik/5653732562.html

scott 21 speed racing bike - $250
http://columbia.craigslist.org/bik/5623609314.html

Right off the bat both bikes are overpriced, the Trek 1.2 if in mint condition shouldn't sell for more than $216, and the Scott 21 (assuming it's a 1997) in mint condition is only $184; those are max prices, and the Scott is not in mint condition from the photos, maybe fair condition would be around $115. The Trek pics aren't clear enough to determine condition but could be a much as $75 lower if only in fair condition which means if in good but not mint somewhere in between $216 and $135. This price information is according to BicycleBlueBook.com.

Of the two the Scott is probably the better bike as far as components go IF it's a 1997 model, get the year of the bike and I can get the value better and components, but I think it's a 1997.

Charlotte seems to have lower prices on CL, you may want to check there if a bike you decide on won't come down in price.

Froze said:

and the Scott 21 (assuming it's a 1997)

The Scott Speedster 50 is no longer cataloged (They now sell the Speedster 40 and Speedster 60.). I'm guessing it's 7-8 years old and sold for around $850'ish when new.

The Scott 21 is older and been well used.

The TREK 1.2 is newer, in better condition, but I'm guess it would be too small for the OP.

The first Trek looks good, The second is too expensive for its age. Steer clear of the Scott since the riding position is not for new riders.

Thank you all for your help! I am going to look at the Scott 21 today, he said he would lower the price to about $180. However, I just came across this bike today:
"Road bike for sale! Asking $500. I've used this bike for triathlons. It has brand new racing tires, new tubes, is tuned up and has been tuned up on a regular basis. After market handle bar raiser, new grip tape, fully functional bike computer, caution 3-speed security light. Is fitted for a 5'2" female but originally is made for a male. Seat will rise/fall for adjustments to fit a new owner. Comes with clips already attached. Tire pump included!" The pictures are attached below. I looked on the bicycle bluebook (Assuming its a Giant OCR 2) and noticed the max "like-new" price is about $157. However, she is including a computer and pedals. AND it is my size and local so I would not have to put money into shipping. How much do you all think this bike should be worth with everything included?[ATTACH=full]1800[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1801[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1802[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1803[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1804[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1805[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1806[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1807[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1808[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1800[/ATTACH]

It has a low end computer, low end rear light, and low end pedals that are all used, that doesn't justify spending $320 more for the bike! You can get nice Speedplay or any other brand you prefer for $100 range, a better computer for $35 and a massively better light for $70, which all of that new would only cost just a tad over $100. The tires they put on are low cost $14 dollar each tires that are not racing tires just recreational tires, mismatched water bottle cages, so again the price doesn't justify the massive cost of $500. I think since the bike is not in like new condition from what I could tell in the photos, the bike is overpriced, but that's just my opinion, again my opinion but I would offer $225 due to the stuff and see where he goes with it, the max I would pay would be $250 and that I think is being generous.