First DJ, looking for advice

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First DJ, looking for advice
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flag JWB37
Posted: Jul 9, 2014 at 13:48 Quote
I'm looking to get my first dirt jumper. I'm in college right now and on a budget, so I'm scanning craigslist for a good bike under $600. I saw a 2010 specialized P2 pop up on craigslist for $550. It has been converted to a SS. If I go for it, I plan to make every effort to talk him down to $500. Does that sound like a good deal if everything is clean? From what I've read specialized P bikes are really nice.


So far, I plan to look for excess wear around the gears and cranks, fork seals, and tube scratches, brake pads and wheel trueness. Is there anything else I should be looking for specifically to check that it is in good condition?

I appreciate any advice and thanks in advance!
flag cmc4130
Posted: Jul 9, 2014 at 14:21 Quote
It's an okay price, but not a bargain if anything major needs replacing. I think I've seen them at 450/500 before on craigslist. A few times even 400.

I can't remember exactly, but I think back in 2010, they were around 900 new. And half of retail is common/customary for used bikes. And 4 years at that....
flag JWB37
Posted: Jul 9, 2014 at 16:04 Quote
Just found this as well, any idea what a good price would be to talk this down to if its a good bike?

http://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/4466762290.html
flag cmc4130
Posted: Jul 12, 2014 at 17:32 Quote
JWB37 wrote:
Just found this as well, any idea what a good price would be to talk this down to if its a good bike?

http://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/4466762290.html

$600-ish is probably a more reasonable but fair price.

Also, if you're tall, I would suggest not getting a Small frame.
flag Scottieman
Posted: Jul 12, 2014 at 17:59 Quote
Im riding a 2010 p1 and they are great solid bikes! Would definitely recommend the p-series!
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