Bike opinion?

Sounds like a good idea. The frame's not full chromoly, but most of it is. Probably better than a complete for 400 (I'm in the UK though, so haven't got a clue what you can get for $400)

are you sure that it's not full chromoly?

it says 5 tube chromo so what wouldn't be chromoly on the frame?

JamesT wrote:

it says 5 tube chromo so what wouldn't be chromoly on the frame?

JamesT wrote:

it says 5 tube chromo so what wouldn't be chromoly on the frame?

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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe a frame has 6 "tubes" that makes a frame a frame. Headtube, toptube, bottom tube, seat tube, and the two in the rear that make up the chainstay. My best guess if the frame isn't FULL chromoly, it's the headtube. Maybe it's Hi-Ten Steel. But I'm not entirely sure.

As for bike options, you'll probably looking at a bit over $400.00 for a good solid complete bike. I'd say the bike you found is not bad of a deal considering the state the bike's in now. Maybe worth looking at a few completes, though. Sometimes spending the extra $50 or $75 bucks is totally worth the improved parts on the bike in terms of a complete bike.