Steel Road Bikes

[pooks]

But you say $300 is high, and it's only going to go up from there.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

But you say $300 is high, and it's only going to go up from there.

I think that bike is worth way more than $300, especially with all those parts they've included.
Looks good to me. The 54" would probably fit me too. I'd put slimmer tires though. (And black ones!)

[uforgot]

No no no! It's a Jamis and they don't sell for much on ebay. The Quest is more expensive than the aurora and the most it goes for on ebay is around $400. The same components on a Bianchi, however, bring a much higher price. It's the beauty of eBay. I had a daily search on Jamis bikes for a long time before I got mine. I know they are better than that, but a 2002 Quest was mine for $330. Shimano 105 flight deck in like new condition. That's about right and the Quest retails for more than the Aurora, (Quest $1375 Aurora $850) so a 1995 Aurora is absolutely not worth that. A 2002-2006 maybe. Just wait. There will be one, but they don't come along often. You can find the geometrys on the later bikes, too, to compare to something you have ridden. I'll be surprised if it gets a bid. But hey, I've been wrong on here before. I just think you need to be patient. I did the research. You would be better off paying $850 for a new Aurora than $300 for one that is over 10 years old, doncha think? And trust me, they don't hold their value. I stripped the Shimano 105 parts off and sold my frame. No interest locally, and not much on ebay. Not that they aren't good bikes, I just really think no one knows about them.

[uforgot]

Go to completed items on ebay and it will give you a good idea of what they sell for.

[KnottedYet]

Meanwhile, you've got me interested in the 10-year-old Aurora if you don't want it.

Knot (who loves her 10 year old Waterford)

Edit: you could also try contacting the seller and offering less. Or wait to see if he lowers the price.

[KnottedYet]

I think that bike is worth way more than $300, especially with all those parts they've included.
Looks good to me. The 54" would probably fit me too. I'd put slimmer tires though. (And black ones!)

He's offering a pair of 23's, too.
Lisa, you and I are biased, because we loooooooove the steel bikes! I'd be all over this Jamis Aurora if I could even remotely justify it! (but being between jobs... well, must restrain myself). Maybe you and I could split the cost and share it!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

He's offering a pair of 23's, too.
Lisa, you and I are biased, because we loooooooove the steel bikes! I'd be all over this Jamis Aurora if I could even remotely justify it! (but being between jobs... well, must restrain myself). Maybe you and I could split the cost and share it!

Yeah you're right, we are biased. Maybe we could ship it back and forth every few months!

I saw an old blue English-made steel Raleigh in the garbage on my ride this morning. It was awfully hard to just leave it there, but it needed ALL new components and I think it was a bit small for me anyway. I couldn't justify what it would cost to redo it. Sad.

[uforgot]

You guys are impossible! Anyway, I'm not sure since I'm really only familiar with Shimano 105, ultegra and dura-ace, but isn't Tiagra and RSX their low end components? that's what is on this bike. The only 105 part is the sti shifters. Maybe someone who has dealt with components can give an opinion?

And oh yeah, I'm STILL in the steel club. I have a steel Burley Sahalie that rides like a dream. I solemnly swear to never own an aluminum road bike again.

And Pooks? Don't bid just yet...let it ride until the last day. I'm still wondering if you will see any bids at all. (Unless Lisa and Knotted jump in there!)

[pooks]

Oh, I wouldn't bid now, you're right, uforgot. And I see your point on all of it. Thanks.

[stella]

You guys are impossible! Anyway, I'm not sure since I'm really only familiar with Shimano 105, ultegra and dura-ace, but isn't Tiagra and RSX their low end components? that's what is on this bike. The only 105 part is the sti shifters. Maybe someone who has dealt with components can give an opinion?

Tiagra is a step down from 105. not sure about the rsx--I've gotta look at the advert again.

[Eden]

Tiagra is a step down from 105. not sure about the rsx--I've gotta look at the advert again.

RSX is part of the mt bike line of components, though I'm not sure where it fits in the quality scale