There's a bunch of '97 to '99ish F series bikes on Craig's List. I think at least an F400, F500, and F700. The prices are all over the map, from $300 to $800. Here's my question: I'm interested in these for the aesthetics, light aluminum frames, geometry that matches my torso and limb length, and that made in USA je ne sais quoi. My goal is easy trail riding and ride-with-kids duty. I love buying older bikes (and cars and houses...) that are way down on the depreciation curve and giving them a new lease on life. $300 for a 15 year old bike with outdated, well, everything seems steep to me.
What's a fair price range for this type of bike? I know the Headshok forks can be problematic, and the Coda components from that era don't have the best rep for durability, but I'm pretty certain that my use of the bike will be pretty light duty until the kids get a little bigger and want to try more aggressive trails.
What's a fair price range for this type of bike? I know the Headshok forks can be problematic, and the Coda components from that era don't have the best rep for durability, but I'm pretty certain that my use of the bike will be pretty light duty until the kids get a little bigger and want to try more aggressive trails.