A quick question.

[Joe.]

I have been trawling the internet for my first road bike and have come across a scott speedster s50 2006 model for £250, i was just wondering is that a reasonable price for a bike that looks in good condition and said to have done 150 miles? Thanks

 

[black'n'yellow]

if it genuinely has done a low mileage (which should be apparent) - and on the basis that you might get it for closer to £200, then I'd be inclined to say yes...

 

[Joe.]

Well his listing price was £300 but managed to haggle him down to £250. Thanks for the advise!

 

[black'n'yellow]

it's probably still worth it, tbh - the Speedster frame gets good reviews, so you will be getting a very capable bike for the money...

 

[Joe.]

Cheers for the advise. Once i do get the bike i think i will be replacing the saddle and wheels though.

 

[on the road]

It's highly unlikely to have only done 150 miles in six years.

 

[black'n'yellow]

It's highly unlikely to have only done 150 miles in six years.

Not sure why you would say that - I think you'd be suprised just how many bikes get bought with good intentions, and then get left in the shed.

 

[HLaB]

It's highly unlikely to have only done 150 miles in six years.

Depends who has had it, some folk will do that in a day/week/month but other folk will buy it with good intentions of getting fit but never actually do. Its like folk joining a Gym as part of their New Year resolution but despite it costing them they never use it; it happens

 

[broomwagon]

"A quick question..." Ha ha, What's a slow question then

 

[Nosaj]

"A quick question..." Ha ha, What's a slow question then

Should I wear a Helmet or not.........

To the OP if its this http://www.damianharriscycles.co.uk/prod/rac_0053_sc/Scott/Speedster-S50-::-24-Speed then provided it is low mileage, well looked after and fits then £ 250 is not bad but you could probably get a 2011 bike for less than 599 if you hunted the internet and found something even cheaper perhaps you could use the extra five years as a bargaining tool to drive him down a bit more......I have seen a 10 month old secteur go for around 50% of rrp.

 

[on the road]

Depends who has had it, some folk will do that in a day/week/month but other folk will buy it with good intentions of getting fit but never actually do. Its like folk joining a Gym as part of their New Year resolution but despite it costing them they never use it; it happens

True

 

[Joe.]

Well i'm sure your all glad to know i purchased the bike and starting to rack the miles up. Thanks for all of your help

 

[DiddlyDodds]

I have been trawling the internet for my first road bike and have come across a scott speedster s50 2006 model for £250, i was just wondering is that a reasonable price for a bike that looks in good condition and said to have done 150 miles? Thanks

I got gotr the same bike 2009 model and have done three a cpl of thousand miles on it now and still love it,
Everyone said change the wheels , i kept them on and after years they are still true and run smoothly.
Love my Scott Speedster , and when the time comes i might go for the Speedster 30 next time