MTB desperately wanted!

[spirit4earth]

I am looking for a bargain on a used, great condition mountain bike. I'm 5'4", so I need one around 15". I prefer LX or above components, and an FS is fine though I'd rather have a hardtail. It would have to be shipped, unless the bike is located close to Asheville, NC. Anything out there? Thanks!

[SadieKate]

I had posted this in the XS small Titus thread (only after the Titus was sold). It sits in my garage.

You'd be surprised. It's a 2000 frame so it's a deal. This would be a great bike for someone who wants a hardtail or a even a commuter bike.

Components
--Newly installed new and unused Race Face Evolve 170 mm crank and BB
--Cane Creek Crono Wheels with Michelin Comp S tires front and rear with very little wear
--Answer Manitou Ti Spring Fork / 70 mm travel
--Cane Creek S-5 headset
--XT 8 sp shifters with XT front der and XTR rear (rear der has very few miles)
--Avid Speed Dial 7 (adjustable) levers and brakes
--Easton carbon CT2 seatpost
--WTB saddle
--Salsa fliploc collar
--Could use a new chain

Geometry for 14" frame -- see pages 40-41 in catalog at www.litespeed.com/archives
-Top Tube 21
-Head < 71
-Seat < 73
-Chainstay 16.93
-BBKT Height 11.75
-Wheelbase 39.6
-Front Center 22.8
-Fork Rake 1.65
-Stand Over 27.2 though my measurement is 26.75 at lowest point
-Head Tube 4.2
-Frame Weight 4.06

I haven't posted about the bike because it's too dusty to photograph and I don't want to wash it when it's this cold. I’d take $900 which would include a $100 packing and shipping allowance. I have no idea what shipping and insurance would cost, but I would take it to www.webcyclery.com here in town to be professionally packed since I have no experience packing full bikes for shipment.

[wayneferrell479]

Wouldn't mind the same sort of thing but in Australia instead. Shipping fees overseas can be a little expensive.

[crazycanuck]

Wayne, if you're searching for a bike down this way why not visit the BNA forum? www.bicycles.net.au