kleap said:
this is the one that i was looking at. i'm a girl so i don't mind the leopard, the pink fink is too expensive for me. though i think my husband will probably want the bike and will change out all the leopard.
Oh, OK. That's the one in the Oxnard/Ventura area. I had asked the seller if the bike actually was labeled "Ghostrider", and mentioned it might be a Jeremy, and he/she told me he/she wasn't to sure what it was.
Regardless of what it is, it is a nice bike, but it's been listed for awhile, now, and it hasn't moved at 300. Most Electra's that are priced "good" usually sell very quickly. If it was a newer model Ghostrider listed at 300, it would sell in a matter of minutes. I know, because I would buy it in a heartbeat and have no problem driving from Riverside to Oxnard to pick it up.
That is a single speed bike that weighs around 45 lbs, so if your riding area is flat, you should be ok with it. At $280, you would have to like it enough to want to pay that price. It might be tough to break even if you all of a sudden decided to resell it. Maybe ask if he/she will take 250, or maybe even less, especially since you're already considering the additional cost of swapping some parts. It has been on the market, for a bit, so maybe the seller will budge, some more. A few days back, I was actually considering offering the seller 200, considering my distance, but even then I'm still not to sure about getting one with the steel frame. I'm used to an aluminum one, and If I noticed the weight difference, I'd probably be inclined to not want to ride the heavier one, much.
On the other hand, some people prefer steel frames, because they are much more forgiving, as far as flexing, and can actually feel to ride smother. Aluminum frames are very stiff, and can make for a harsher ride over the bumps. Although, the 3" tires really help to smooth things out. Additionally, too much flex in a frame can actually rob power from your pedal strokes, so a really stiff bike can sometimes feel more efficient.
