OMG...I did it!

wavedancer · 03-13-2006, 07:01 PM

I have been thinking about getting a full suspension bike after riding my Fisher Big Sur GS for the past two years. I have really short legs, so have been reading lots of reviews and some of the threads here about smaller mtbs. Sounded like the Titus Racer X or Motolite might be the one. But no dealers around here carry them, particularly in XS. And they are so $$$!

Well, one came up on Ebay...I fretted and dreamed and got really nervous...bid...and won it! It's a Racer X, very lightly used, and it should be arriving on Wednesday.

I have never bought anything by bid on Ebay. I have never ridden or even seen this bike!

I checked out the geometry and it seemed like it should fit, I have never read a bad review, and it was my birthday last week! Soooo...am I crazy or what? Hopefully the trails will be dry enough to ride next weekend and hopefully I will love it. I'll let you know!

Linda

MomOnBike · 03-13-2006, 08:06 PM

Well, you know, if you don't like it, you can always sell it in ebay.

No, you're not crazy, you made a reasoned decision to buy a bike. If it had not been in your ballpark, you would have sighed heavily and moved on. Right? So you're good.

I bet you're going to enjoy it, too.

allabouteva · 03-13-2006, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavedancer

Soooo...am I crazy or what?

No way! I reckon you got what you wanted at price you could afford... That's fantastic!

I'm a big time Ebayer (174 100% feedback), and sure you get the odd misfire, but generally speaking I've been very happy with things I've purchased off Ebay. If you've seen the bike as in model in the stores etc, and you know that this is what you want, and the photos really show you what you're getting, then it should be ok.

And Momonbike is right, you can always sell it on Ebay!

rocknrollgirl · 03-14-2006, 02:40 AM

My husband bought his bike on ebay. He has the opposite problem, he is very tall, and we could not find a mountain bike to fit him. He got a great bike, at a great price. It is all good. Now we buy everything on ebay.

Congrats and enjoy.

Nanci · 03-14-2006, 02:41 AM

I bought my bike (road) on eBay and I love her and everything about her is perfect and I got a great deal.

I have a Titus Locomoto. It's a great bike, and a great company. They recalled my frame because someone's frame cracked, and they changed the style completely, so now my bike is way different than the one I bought, but I still love it. So when I had to send it back, they paid shipping both ways and everything. I bought it on line from Speedgoat, a custom builder. I'd test-ridden one in Georgia. I test rode everything...

So, I think you will be really happy with your Titus, and it's always cool to have a sort of obscure bike.

Nanci

SalsaMTB · 03-14-2006, 03:49 AM

Congrats!! You'll love the ride. If the fit doesn't feel perfect, just try tweaking it some with components. Good luck!

Trekhawk · 03-14-2006, 08:54 AM

Congratulations - sounds fab. Dont forget to post a picture, we love pictures.

Brandi · 03-14-2006, 09:13 AM

I was having the same problem finding a bike that fit me. Cause I am short as well. My husband bought my giant xtc frame on ebay from a guy named Egon ( molds spores and fungas for movie buffs). He had bought it for he's wife hoping she would want to ride but it didn't happen. So we got it. And it was sooooo much cheaper then buying it retail. I was nervous it wasn't going to fit. But it is perfect for me! And my dh did such a good job with it. I bet if you did your research it will be perfect for you. And like momonbike said you can always resell it on ebay! No big!

yellow · 03-15-2006, 01:44 PM

Welcome to the Racer X club!

I got mine after drooling all over SadieKate's. I was riding a hard tail before (a heavy one at that). It's a fun and easy bike to ride. And with the XS (which both SadieKate and I have) you can really keep the weight of the bike down. I have disc brakes so mine's slightly heavier (than SK's) at 24-point-something pounds.

Make sure you post a picture when you can!

RoadRaven · 03-15-2006, 10:00 PM

Hey there wavedancer... have faith
Sure it will be great... about half of our bikes are bought from "trademe" - the NZ equivalent of ebay... and they have been fabulous

In fact half of my road bikes are new and half are pre-loved... lol

I only have two (see pic of my brand new baby - as yet un-named - in another thread)

And Wednesday - thats my Thursday, yes? And its Thursday evening here, which must make it Wednesday morningthere... arrival is immminent methinks... so exciting. Let us know how it goes...

SadieKate · 03-15-2006, 10:07 PM

I don't know what your criteria were for picking the Racer X, but I am absolutely thrilled with mine. She climbs like crazy. Point her uphill and hang on or you'll get left behind (especially if yellow is in front).

wavedancer · 03-16-2006, 08:21 PM

Thanks for all the support

She arrived yesterday morning...still in pieces...but shiny and silver and I can't wait for my sweet BF to help me put her together this weekend...and then hit the trails!

Hi-yo Silver....Awaaaaay

yellow · 03-17-2006, 06:09 AM

Ah, so she's silver....I was wondering what color!

wavedancer · 03-26-2006, 02:42 PM

So we got her together, did some tweaking, and she is soooo sweeeet! I went out on some trails that I hadn't ridden in a while, and it's true...climbing was much easier. I was able to do some climbs in my middle gear, that I was using my granny gear for on my Fisher. The ride is so smooth, cornering and riding around obstacles is very responsive, so much fun

I'm still walking some stuff, but I know I will get better, mostly it's a matter of learning timing of when to shift down. So here's a Pic of me and Quicksilver in the back yard doing the Grand dog-poo Slalom:

Lise · 03-26-2006, 03:26 PM

Wow! She's beautiful! And dog-poo not withstanding, the back yard looks pretty fabulous, too. So glad to hear your ebay adventure panned out. Love the heck out of your new bike.

Lise

03-13-2006, 07:01 PM	#1
wavedancer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 370	OMG...I did it! I have been thinking about getting a full suspension bike after riding my Fisher Big Sur GS for the past two years. I have really short legs, so have been reading lots of reviews and some of the threads here about smaller mtbs. Sounded like the Titus Racer X or Motolite might be the one. But no dealers around here carry them, particularly in XS. And they are so $$$! Well, one came up on Ebay...I fretted and dreamed and got really nervous...bid...and won it! It's a Racer X, very lightly used, and it should be arriving on Wednesday. I have never bought anything by bid on Ebay. I have never ridden or even seen this bike! I checked out the geometry and it seemed like it should fit, I have never read a bad review, and it was my birthday last week! Soooo...am I crazy or what? Hopefully the trails will be dry enough to ride next weekend and hopefully I will love it. I'll let you know! Linda

03-13-2006, 08:06 PM	#2
MomOnBike Team Embolism Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 992	Well, you know, if you don't like it, you can always sell it in ebay. No, you're not crazy, you made a reasoned decision to buy a bike. If it had not been in your ballpark, you would have sighed heavily and moved on. Right? So you're good. I bet you're going to enjoy it, too. __________________ Give big space to the festive dog that make sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement with your wheel spoke. (Sign in Japan)

03-14-2006, 02:40 AM	#4
rocknrollgirl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,419	Cool My husband bought his bike on ebay. He has the opposite problem, he is very tall, and we could not find a mountain bike to fit him. He got a great bike, at a great price. It is all good. Now we buy everything on ebay. Congrats and enjoy.

03-14-2006, 02:41 AM	#5
Nanci Team Paloma Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 3,373	I bought my bike (road) on eBay and I love her and everything about her is perfect and I got a great deal. I have a Titus Locomoto. It's a great bike, and a great company. They recalled my frame because someone's frame cracked, and they changed the style completely, so now my bike is way different than the one I bought, but I still love it. So when I had to send it back, they paid shipping both ways and everything. I bought it on line from Speedgoat, a custom builder. I'd test-ridden one in Georgia. I test rode everything... So, I think you will be really happy with your Titus, and it's always cool to have a sort of obscure bike. Nanci __________________ *********** "...I'm like the cycling version of the guy in Flowers for Algernon." Mike Magnuson

03-14-2006, 08:54 AM	#7
Trekhawk Honky Nut Dodger Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 3,180	Congratulations - sounds fab. Dont forget to post a picture, we love pictures. __________________ The most effective way to do it, is to do it. Amelia Earhart

03-14-2006, 03:49 AM	#6
SalsaMTB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 555	Congrats!! You'll love the ride. If the fit doesn't feel perfect, just try tweaking it some with components. Good luck!

03-14-2006, 09:13 AM	#8
Brandi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the foggy wetlands,los osos,ca Posts: 2,381	I was having the same problem finding a bike that fit me. Cause I am short as well. My husband bought my giant xtc frame on ebay from a guy named Egon ( molds spores and fungas for movie buffs). He had bought it for he's wife hoping she would want to ride but it didn't happen. So we got it. And it was sooooo much cheaper then buying it retail. I was nervous it wasn't going to fit. But it is perfect for me! And my dh did such a good job with it. I bet if you did your research it will be perfect for you. And like momonbike said you can always resell it on ebay! No big! __________________ Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape. > Remember to appreciate all the different people in your life! Last edited by Brandi; 03-14-2006 at 09:30 AM.

03-15-2006, 01:44 PM	#9
yellow chionophile Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Utah, Gateway to Nevada, not to be confused with Idaho Posts: 1,567	Welcome to the Racer X club! I got mine after drooling all over SadieKate's. I was riding a hard tail before (a heavy one at that). It's a fun and easy bike to ride. And with the XS (which both SadieKate and I have) you can really keep the weight of the bike down. I have disc brakes so mine's slightly heavier (than SK's) at 24-point-something pounds. Make sure you post a picture when you can! __________________ You can't fix stupid.

03-15-2006, 10:00 PM	#10
RoadRaven TimeTrial Wannabe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 4,001	Hey there wavedancer... have faith Sure it will be great... about half of our bikes are bought from "trademe" - the NZ equivalent of ebay... and they have been fabulous In fact half of my road bikes are new and half are pre-loved... lol I only have two (see pic of my brand new baby - as yet un-named - in another thread) And Wednesday - thats my Thursday, yes? And its Thursday evening here, which must make it Wednesday morningthere... arrival is immminent methinks... so exciting. Let us know how it goes... __________________ Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow".

03-15-2006, 10:07 PM	#11
SadieKate Inner Geekette Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bendemonium Posts: 9,064	I don't know what your criteria were for picking the Racer X, but I am absolutely thrilled with mine. She climbs like crazy. Point her uphill and hang on or you'll get left behind (especially if yellow is in front). __________________ Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.

03-16-2006, 08:21 PM	#12
wavedancer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 370	She's Here! Thanks for all the support She arrived yesterday morning...still in pieces...but shiny and silver and I can't wait for my sweet BF to help me put her together this weekend...and then hit the trails! Hi-yo Silver....Awaaaaay

03-17-2006, 06:09 AM	#13
yellow chionophile Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Utah, Gateway to Nevada, not to be confused with Idaho Posts: 1,567	Ah, so she's silver....I was wondering what color! __________________ You can't fix stupid.

03-26-2006, 02:42 PM	#14
wavedancer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 370	A Match Made in Heaven So we got her together, did some tweaking, and she is soooo sweeeet! I went out on some trails that I hadn't ridden in a while, and it's true...climbing was much easier. I was able to do some climbs in my middle gear, that I was using my granny gear for on my Fisher. The ride is so smooth, cornering and riding around obstacles is very responsive, so much fun I'm still walking some stuff, but I know I will get better, mostly it's a matter of learning timing of when to shift down. So here's a Pic of me and Quicksilver in the back yard doing the Grand dog-poo Slalom: Attached Thumbnails

03-26-2006, 03:26 PM	#15
Lise Team Danger Dachsund! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 3,258	Wow! She's beautiful! And dog-poo not withstanding, the back yard looks pretty fabulous, too. So glad to hear your ebay adventure panned out. Love the heck out of your new bike. Lise __________________ Run like a dachshund! Ride like a superhero! Swim like a three-legged cat! TE Bianchi Girls Rock

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