Buy: yes or no? (Bianchi retro)

[Nicelinice]

Walk away. I know it is only cheap, but the money is still wasted if the bike is not right for you.

How do you know it's that huge though?

 

[S-Express]

How do you know it's that huge though?

The bike in question is the one in the pics you posted, right? That's how I know.

 

[Nicelinice]

The bike in question is the one in the pics you posted, right? That's how I know.

Alright, You know more than me so

 

[S-Express]

Alright, You know more than me so

You are the same height as me - I wouldn't even be able to stand over that bike, let alone ride it. It's simply too big.

 

[Nicelinice]

I've found another one, this one is (weird) cheaper than the one before. The difference is that this one is smaller (the seller is around 1.70, and he says it works for him), and there's some rust on the frame (look at pictures). I think both of the wheels need to be changed... what do you guys think? What would you pay for this one?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Alright, You know more than me so

You can tell it has a big frame because the wheels look small and out of proportion. This to me is how big bikes look. The wheels aren't small but the big frame makes them look so. At 5ft 9inch you'd have to have something like a 37inch inside leg to straddle the top tube. I made this mistake once by buying a "classic bike" My eyes told me what i wanted to see not what they actually saw.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I've found another one, this one is (weird) cheaper than the one before. The difference is that this one is smaller (the seller is around 1.70, and he says it works for him), and there's some rust on the frame (look at pictures). I think both of the wheels need to be changed... what do you guys think? What would you pay for this one?

Again too big.

 

[raleighnut]

You can tell it has a big frame because the wheels look small and out of proportion. This to me is how big bikes look. The wheels aren't small but the big frame makes them look so. At 5ft 9inch you'd have to have something like a 37inch inside leg to straddle the top tube. I made this mistake once by buying a "classic bike" My eyes told me what i wanted to see not what they actually saw.

He's 5 foot 11 inches so could well have long enough legs, my ex from Finland was 5' 10" and she had longer legs than mine and my 25" Raleigh 'Road Ace' fits me............................Just.

 

[Accy cyclist]

He's 5 foot 11 inches so could well have long enough legs, my ex from Finland was 5' 10" and she had longer legs than mine and my 25" Raleigh 'Road Ace' fits me............................Just.

He might be able to straddle it but it still looks too big for aesthetic reasons.

 

[Nicelinice]

Well the first one (the red) is gone..so we can drop that one haha

 

[velovoice]

I'd say that second one is too large also. My partner is 6 foot with disproportionately long legs and arms and he wouldn't be able to ride that (or indeed the red one).

 

[Nicelinice]

I'd say that second one is too large also. My partner is 6 foot with disproportionately long legs and arms and he wouldn't be able to ride that (or indeed the red one).

Weird that the owner is 170cm.....I guess my search for the one continues

 

[Accy cyclist]

Weird that the owner is 170cm.....I guess my search for the one continues

Don't jump into a decision. Take your time and don't be afraid to ask on here. I have a reputation for my indecisiveness but after years of jumping in then regretting my decisions i'd rather take the long route to buying things!

 

[AndyRM]

I've found another one, this one is (weird) cheaper than the one before. The difference is that this one is smaller (the seller is around 1.70, and he says it works for him), and there's some rust on the frame (look at pictures). I think both of the wheels need to be changed... what do you guys think? What would you pay for this one?

Nice bike, but also looks very big, that head tube is massive!

 

[Nicelinice]

Don't jump into a decision. Take your time and don't be afraid to ask on here. I have a reputation for my indecisiveness but after years of jumping in then regretting my decisions i'd rather take the long route to buying things!

Fair enough....though I want it in the next couple of days, so I hope I'll find the one soon