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Old 01-25-2012, 04:06 PM   #1
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Good buy?

I got this Craigslist find today. 09 Marin kentfield cs. Just needs 2 new tires. Paid $50. Not real high end, but there is still value right?




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Old 01-26-2012, 02:57 AM   #2
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Depends upon if it gets used I suppose.


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Old 01-26-2012, 04:43 AM   #3
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Depends upon if it gets used I suppose.
I will 4 sure use it. As as soon as I get some new tires. Dry rotted to death. Don't know how that happens in just a few years.
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Old 01-26-2012, 05:32 PM   #4
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I promise there is 50$ worth of fun in that thing!
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Old 02-26-2012, 04:10 PM   #5
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I mean, you can't even buy a Wal-Mart RoadMaster Sudo-MTB for $50 bucks so I say you did well, might want to spend the extra $50 and have a good LBS do a "tune-up" on it to make sure componets are working and don't need "regreased". JMHO, ENJOY!
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Looks to me like you done good
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Old 02-29-2012, 05:07 PM   #7
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Marin's a great brand, great bike, just not much market share. Company just got bought by some private equity money, maybe new owners will invest in the brand.
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Bit late to be asking, no?
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Old 06-05-2012, 08:57 AM   #9
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Depends upon if it gets used I suppose.
Actually this type cycle are best for a cyclist. There are many people might preferred this model.
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Marin's a great brand, great bike, just not much market share. Company just got bought by some private equity money, maybe new owners will invest in the brand.
Cut manufacturing cost and put money into marketing. Sell cheaply built bikes with fancy paint jobs.


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