Greetings!

I've bought many things off of e-bay, including a bike and heart rate monitor, and my best advice is know exactly what you want before hand, and read the descriptions closely. Ask the seller questions if things aren't clear. Do your research and you'll do well. Rushing into purchases usually gets you skunked somehow.

My bike was new as described, and the size is good, and it's great fun, but there are little things about it I don't like that I wouldn't know about without riding. I even emailed the seller, a bike shop in norhtern New York, and they were helpful, but nothing beats a test ride. For me, I can not seem to get the seat height right no matter how I play with it - I think it has more to do with the bike being a boys bike then anything, meaning it's angles are made for guys...

I don't know that I would try it again, especially with a road bike. If you've ridden the bike in question and liked it, or know the geometry of a frame that fits well, and you find it for a good price on e-bay go for it. Otherwise it might not be returnable and there it is in your garage collecting dust.

I've seen several bikes I've wanted to pick up - some for damn good prices too - they're out there - I'm just waiting to test drive one before I commit.

Good luck and let us know what you decide!!

'calla