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Do they still make 10 speed bikes?

Joe Ford

Do they still make 10 speed bikes?

The answer is no. Nobody makes a ’10-speed’ that people are referring to when they call a bike by that name. The crappiest of the crappy have at least 6 (if not 7 now) gears in the rear. It’s just a generic term like “English Racer” and “Velcro”.

What is a 10 speed bike?

A 10-speed bicycle has a five-gear cassette and two chainrings with a chain, and is the most widely adopted multiple-geared bicycle design. This system uses a traditional rear derailleur arm to shift the chain along a cassette in the rear.

Do bikes lose value?

For resale value, bikes do remarkably well. A bike in very good condition would lose maybe half of its value over five years. A high-end bike might halve in value in as little as two years. Mountain bikes, on the other hand, lose value faster, because they’re assumed to have been beaten up.

Will bike shops negotiate?

Bottom line is NO a bike shop will not lower the price for you just because you haggled! The profit margin is low on bikes and no lead way to discount. Some bike stores will discount their bikes when the next year models come out.

How much are old Schwinn bikes worth?

Buying Vintage Schwinn Bikes For instance, a vintage Schwinn Breeze in need of restoration sells for as little as $70. On the other hand, a 1920s Schwinn Excelsior with the original paint can retail for as much as $900.

How do you haggle for a used bike?

Negotiate a Bike Sale, Get a Better Price

  1. Be Bold. Lose your fear of negotiating.
  2. Make an Offer. Ask the salesperson if they will take less money for the bike.
  3. Bargaining Points. Ride the bike and look for defects.
  4. Do Your Homework. Get on the Internet before you go bike shopping.
  5. Check Competitors.
  6. Cash Talks.
  7. Stroke Them.
  8. Don’t Be That Guy.

Should I buy a used carbon bike?

Here are 4 reasons why it can be a bad idea to buy a used carbon bike: Damage can be invisible. Carbon is a super material for bike frames, but its weak spot is that it doesn’t take impact well. A frame can be cracked or otherwise compromised without showing a thing.

What questions should I ask when buying a used motorcycle?

Buying a Used Motorcycle: The 10 Most Important Questions to Ask

  • 1) Comparable Sales/The Market.
  • 2) Vehicle History Report.
  • 3) Miles (And How They Were Accumulated)
  • 4) Tires (and Footpegs)
  • 5) Oil and Other Fluids.
  • 6) Maintenance Records.
  • 7) The Paperwork.
  • 8) Consistency of Parts.