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Date: 29 Dec 2004 15:13:40
From: mike
Subject: what is it worth
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I do not own a recumbent but think I would like one. I found this on
for sell but don't know what to offer. I know the seller, who used t
own a bike shop so I know the bike is in good repair.
The sell sent me the following information.
My bike is a Vision USS (under seat stearing) 10 yr old, with X
equipment which is excellent. Has thumb shifters. This bike is old, bu
in excellent condition with good tires and brake pads. Remember onc
you ride you will not go back...The price we can deal on, We can star
at about $700.00. The cost new was $2395.00
Does anyone out there know if this bike is worth this much?
Thanks
Mik
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mike
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Date: 30 Dec 2004 05:33:50
From: Mark Leuck
Subject: Re: what is it worth
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"mike" <mike.1i1a3m@news.forumbanter.com > wrote in message
news:mike.1i1a3m@news.forumbanter.com...
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> I do not own a recumbent but think I would like one. I found this one
> for sell but don't know what to offer. I know the seller, who used to
> own a bike shop so I know the bike is in good repair.
>
> The sell sent me the following information.
>
> My bike is a Vision USS (under seat stearing) 10 yr old, with XT
> equipment which is excellent. Has thumb shifters. This bike is old, but
> in excellent condition with good tires and brake pads. Remember once
> you ride you will not go back...The price we can deal on, We can start
> at about $700.00. The cost new was $2395.00
>
> Does anyone out there know if this bike is worth this much?
>
> Thanks
> Mike
>
>
> --
> mike
It's close enough
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Date: 29 Dec 2004 18:21:26
From: Tom Sherman
Subject: Re: what is it worth
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mike wrote:
> I do not own a recumbent but think I would like one. I found this one
> for sell but don't know what to offer. I know the seller, who used to
> own a bike shop so I know the bike is in good repair.
>
> The sell sent me the following information.
>
> My bike is a Vision USS (under seat stearing) 10 yr old, with XT
> equipment which is excellent. Has thumb shifters. This bike is old, but
> in excellent condition with good tires and brake pads. Remember once
> you ride you will not go back...The price we can deal on, We can start
> at about $700.00. The cost new was $2395.00
>
> Does anyone out there know if this bike is worth this much?
Is the bike a Vision R-40, R-42, R-44 or R-45? The R-44 and R-45 have a
Cro-Moly steel frame, while the other models (prior to 1999) had a
carbon steel frame and were considerably heavier. The price sounds
reasonable for an R-44 or R-45 in good condition, but high for one of
the lesser models.
Be aware that the older Vision SWB bicycles have rather quick handling,
and will be rather challenging for most inexperienced recumbent riders.
If you do not have recumbent riding experience, plan on doing your first
rides in quiet areas away from traffic, until you become comfortable
with the way the bike steers and balances. Patience may be required, but
do not give up if it seems too difficult - I though a 1998 SWB Vision
R-40 was un-rideable the first time I tried it, but was later able to
ride the same exact bike without problem.
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Tom Sherman - Near Rock Island
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Date: 29 Dec 2004 12:05:07
From: John Kimmel
Subject: Re: what is it worth
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I just paid $700 for an immaculate late 90's Vision R-40, which sold new
for around $1200. It has Deore components, Ultegra hub upgrade,
possibly bottom bracket too. Also, there are a couple Vision R-40s on
Ebay. I think $700 for a well maintained R-40 is pretty reasonable.
mike wrote:
> I do not own a recumbent but think I would like one. I found this one
> for sell but don't know what to offer. I know the seller, who used to
> own a bike shop so I know the bike is in good repair.
>
> The sell sent me the following information.
>
> My bike is a Vision USS (under seat stearing) 10 yr old, with XT
> equipment which is excellent. Has thumb shifters. This bike is old, but
> in excellent condition with good tires and brake pads. Remember once
> you ride you will not go back...The price we can deal on, We can start
> at about $700.00. The cost new was $2395.00
>
> Does anyone out there know if this bike is worth this much?
>
> Thanks
> Mike
>
>
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J Kimmel
myname@whereIwork.com
www.metalinnovations.com
"Cuius testiculos habes, habeas cardia et cerebellum." - When you have
their full attention in your grip, their hearts and minds will follow.
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