Bargain or not ?

[Suddabym]

Giant contend 2 Found this on eBay it says and looks mint condition. Is it a bargain ??

 

[cougie uk]

No idea from that pic.
Has the seller got good history ?
A link to the ad would be better.

 

[vickster]

looks a good price IF the seller can prove they are actually the rightful owner, a big IF

 

[Suddabym]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Giant-Co...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[Suddabym]

No idea from that pic.
Has the seller got good history ?
A link to the ad would be better.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Giant-Co...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[vickster]

Ask him to add a picture of the receipt. If it’s new, he should have it or be able to get a copy. Looks genuine from the pictures but I’m a cautious second hand buyer so I’d want proof

 

[Suddabym]

Ask him to add a picture of the receipt. If it’s new, he should have it or be able to get a copy. Looks genuine from the pictures but I’m a cautious second hand buyer so I’d want proof

I have messaged for proof of purchase 👍

 

[cougie uk]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Giant-Co...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Must admit that's not had hardly any use at all.
If it fits you then go for it.

 

[DCLane]

Looks decent value for the price. If you're up in Yorkshire then the Yorkshire Cycling Sales FB group is always worth a try.

 

[Suddabym]

Looks decent value for the price. If you're up in Yorkshire then the Yorkshire Cycling Sales FB group is always worth a try.

Not heard of that will take a look thank you I’m in Hull but I have a friend in Huddersfield who would pick it up for me :-)

 

[wafter]

From a few years ago IIRC the Contend 2 is their entry level model that retails (retailed) at around £450-500. Typically a good rule of thub for a used bike is about 50% of new; so this fits that rule.. however I have no idea how Coronatax has subsequently affected both new and used values.

If it's legit and in good nick it certainly doesn't look like the worst deal in the world..

*EDIT* - F*ck me - the list price on these is now £750; so (while that's obviously for a new model, which "yours" ain't) £250 doesn't seem to shabby!

 

[Alex321]

That appears to be the 2017 model, which you can still get new for £517.50, rather than the £750 that the 2021 model would currently cost (as the seller says).

But there doesn't appear to be much difference apart from the colour scheme. [EDIT} and more recent models have SR-3 wheels rather than SR-2[/EDIT]

I can't find any more recent than 2017 with that colour scheme.

 

[Suddabym]

From a few years ago IIRC the Contend 2 is their entry level model that retails (retailed) at around £450-500. Typically a good rule of thub for a used bike is about 50% of new; so this fits that rule.. however I have no idea how Coronatax has subsequently affected both new and used values.

If it's legit and in good nick it certainly doesn't look like the worst deal in the world..

*EDIT* - F*ck me - the list price on these is now £750; so (while that's obviously for a new model, which "yours" ain't) £250 doesn't seem to shabby!

Thank you for replying it’s the cheapest I’ve seen only thing is I will be buying it blind but looking at the photos it should be ok.

 

[Suddabym]

That appears to be the 2017 model, which you can still get new for £517.50, rather than the £750 that the 2021 model would currently cost (as the seller says).

But there doesn't appear to be much difference apart from the colour scheme. [EDIT} and more recent models have SR-3 wheels rather than SR-2[/EDIT]

I can't find any more recent than 2017 with that colour scheme.

Same here I’ve been looking for a while and can’t find any either.

 

[Kingfisher101]

Yes its alright for the money. if you want it then get it.
I would never pay £750 for a bike with a Claris groupset, that's just disgraceful.