Good deal?

[shootingstar]

I wouldn't buy it unless I had the opportunity to look at it in person and ride around it for a few blocks with the owner around. You don't want another $100.00 for fix-ups later on at LBS.

That's just me. Which means I would only consider a bike from someone who lived locally/same region where I've lived. You want simply a commuter bike so it's not worth the hassle of dealing with someone who you can't meet.

[Jordyne]

Hi,

It is local so I could ask him if he would meet me at a LBS

[pinsonp2]

I have a similar vintage Raleigh Record Ace mixte that is a very comfortable ride for me. I am most comfortable on the same size TT that you prefer. However, I only paid $80 for mine (probably a bit high for my area). Since purchase I have changed out saddle, seat post, pedals and wheels (all used). I plan on putting newer brake levers, stem, and new bar tape on it. These changes were based on personal preferences since I am more used to modern road bikes. Also, the friction shifters have been hard to get used to. Maybe I'll put on an indexed drive train in the future if I can find one with the stem shifters. So, I definitely would not pay $170 for it, and it will probably become a never ending project. You need to determine what you really want to do with a used vintage bike because they can be money pits.....fun ones none the less.

P2

[Jordyne]

How about this?

http://athensga.craigslist.org/bik/3130010528.html

WAY Cheaper! He said the brakes are bad though and the shifting is weird. The shifters don't have a clicker but you just push them and it's not a science (sometimes you're not sure where it's shifting.)

He is willing to meet at a LBS but it's 2 hours from my home