I just started mtb'ing earlier this spring. I'm currently borrowing a buddy's old RockHopper (early 90's). I've been kicking tires on some 29'ers in my area (San Antonio TX).
I found an '07 Paragon that is very clean on consignment at a LBS. The PO paid $2600 for it originally but the new ones are going for $2029 MSRP. At first they wanted $1975 but have since come down to $1575. I still think that's way too high for a now 5 year old bike. I've been reading that there have been some frame cracking issues with that year model and being the second owner, I might have a hard time replacing it under warranty.
I want to make them an offer and I'd like some advice. I'm not trying to take advantage or low ball them but don't want to pay more than it's worth (especially considering I might have to replace the frame down the road). I was thinking about offering them $750~800 for it. Is that in the ball park? I know the model has some decent bits on it but it's still a 5 year old bike.
Thanks...
A newbie trying to learn
I found an '07 Paragon that is very clean on consignment at a LBS. The PO paid $2600 for it originally but the new ones are going for $2029 MSRP. At first they wanted $1975 but have since come down to $1575. I still think that's way too high for a now 5 year old bike. I've been reading that there have been some frame cracking issues with that year model and being the second owner, I might have a hard time replacing it under warranty.
I want to make them an offer and I'd like some advice. I'm not trying to take advantage or low ball them but don't want to pay more than it's worth (especially considering I might have to replace the frame down the road). I was thinking about offering them $750~800 for it. Is that in the ball park? I know the model has some decent bits on it but it's still a 5 year old bike.
Thanks...
A newbie trying to learn