r/RoadBikes

Trying to buy a bike off marketplace and not get scammed. Bike is a good deal but there is damage in near the rear tire and stem. Based on what everyone has seen, should I take the guys word that it is just cosmetic or do you think it’s a bigger deal than that?

He said the previous owner had it happen, had the bike bungee strapped and it broke and hit the bike chipping it. He had it looked at by two shops and both said it was only cosmetic.

Any help would be appreciated! He is asking $4k for it

Just got this bike for $60 from fb because i wanted the rims to re build with some track hubs. I have a sorta basic track wheelset i can put on this bike and rock it as a fixed but i feel like the bike sorta nice so idk if i should keep it as a road bike

This is a year long culmination of planning, parts collection, acquiring just the right frame, and repaint. Some folks consider the MX Leader the holy grail of 90’s steel race bikes. After my first ride, I’d have to agree. ✨