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Used Rans V2 value

Discussion in 'Recumbent Discussions' started by tjbuet, Aug 2, 2019.  |  Print Topic

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  1. tjbuet

    tjbuet

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    PA
    City:
    erie
    Ride:
    none
    Brand new to recumbents. Local bike shop has V2 for sale.
    1) How do I judge the bike for value? What should I look for?
    2) They're asking $1000. Is that way overpriced? Any reason to even negotiate at that price point?

    Thanks
     
    tjbuet, Aug 2, 2019
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  2. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    :welcome4: aboard.

    We have several RANS V2 bikes we've captured in the Want-Ads section over the years, so first I'd look over those to see general condition vs. price...

    RANS V2 Recumbent Bicycle - $850

    Rans Velocity Squared .... 2003?

    CL Rans V-2 Recumbent Bicycle $500

    CL Rans Velocity Squared V2 w/500 watt electric hub (Union) $750

    CL RANS V2 Recumbent Bike (University City) $500

    CL RANS V2 Recumbent Bike (Brooklyn Park) $550

    CL RANS V2 Recumbent Bike (North Oaks) $700

    And since it's at a bike shop, don't be shy in asking about it's history/condition. How did they get the bike, what's the condition of the chain, how do the tires look? (i.e. Dry-rotted, amount of tread left, etc.) Note: Bike shops have a chain-guage that indicates how worn a bike chain it. Also, a severely worn chain can wear out sprockets/cassettes a lot quicker.

    Recumbents in general are not (typically) quick sellers at local bike shops, so unless they have a lot of floor space they should be willing to 'deal' with you. Right now, you may be their prospect looking at the bike, so keep that in mind and use it to your advantage. :thumbsup:
     
    A.D., Aug 2, 2019
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  3. Uncle Chunk

    Uncle Chunk

    Region:
    Middle
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Franklin
    Ride:
    Greenspeed Magnum XL
    Name:
    Uncle Chunk
    If you are new to recumbents, can you ride it? Try before you buy!
     
    Uncle Chunk, Aug 4, 2019
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  4. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Uncle Chunk makes a good point. While anything can typically be mastered, some take more effort than others. As for myself, we started out on a Recumbent tandem, which trust me, is not the best choice for a beginner. :twitcy: Riding solo, an USS model was fairly hard for me to get the hang of, although they are quite nice one you finally figure things out. But my real nemisis was a Hi-Racer, which took me a good 50 miles of concentrated effort before I finally 'got-it'! All that said though, a Hi-Racer is still my preferred ride to date. :heelclick:
     
    A.D., Aug 4, 2019
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