Awww, I chickened out. There were just too many red flags, and I just really have to take care to keep out of situations where I have to--but likely won't say no--because my first impulse is to be nice. First off, they guy was really vague about the details--even down to the actual size of the bike and year (things ya atta know if you just bought a bike). Basically, the only thing he could tell me was that it was silver. 105 is emblazoned on the shifters and deralieur, so no points for knowing that. Second, he was aware that the value of "his" bike was greater than the value of mine, but said he wanted just to trade, "if I was ok with it". Also his phone was a Seattle number. Not so far away from me, but just far enough away to be another red flag.

Like I said, I just want my beloved bike to go to a good home. I just don't need this extra trouble (or potential trouble)