Advice/opinions...Giant Cadex CFM3

[Brandon]

I have an opportunity to purchase the following bike..
94or95 19 inch Giant Cadex carbon fiber front suspension mountain bike, LX
components, grip shift, upgraded wheels & seat, various titanium, Has Ritchey
Comp/Vantage rims, Specialized body geometry seatpost, Deore LX derailleurs,
brakes, crank; Purple alloy (titanium?) quick releases for wheels and
seatpost; bar ends; Invert 2 85 PSI street tires mounted and a pair of extra
Psycho dirt tires.
The guy has put less than 100 miles on it since new, due to being in a
motorcycle accident and is asking $500.
Any opinions on this manufacturer/model/price?
Thanks
Brandon

[Kavall]

I have no idea about the bike, but from the components and the fact it's a
carbon fiber frame. I would say that is damn cheap. And if you don't want
it, I'll TAKE IT!!!

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[Marty Schrader]

No. Kaka. Crap. Don't buy this ride. In fact, tell me where the guy is, his
contact info and such, and I'll rush right on over there and tell him all
about what a beater he has and how it's too expensive. Hold on a second, I
have to go grab my checkbook first. Whatever you do, don't buy this bike
before I can get a chance to gra-- uhh, I mean, discuss it with you.
--
Marty S. (owner of three Giant carbon fiber bikes, and counting...)
Up and Over...

A little bit about me...http://nbdyspcl.home.netcom.com/

[Mr. Tibbs]

Thats a great deal. Take it.

Mr Tibbs

[Baxter]

Hey there Brandon,
I'd bet my older sister that this is a '95. I had a '94 and it was a
Giant/Cadex ALM-1 set up very similarly (Marzocci fork, STX drive train, LX
breaks etc). It was replaced the following year with the carbon fiber
model.

Ride the bike first and ride a few others around the same price. I found
the Giant geometry a little quirky for my body type. I felt like I had too
high a center of gravity. The quality of mine was outstanding and I had
nothing to complain about. I traded it in three weeks ago for a Sugar.

Let us know how you make out. It's a great price on the package, just make
sure you're comfortable on it!!!

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[Brandon]

Thanks for all the replys...I am going to take a ride in a couple days. If it
fits ill pick it up...BTW any one know what the weight of this bike is?

Brandon

[Jon Bond]

Take a scale with you, or borrow his. Weigh yourself, then weigh yourself
holding said bike. Thats what I did with mine! Too bad mine is 30lbs (for
a hardtail, too!) and yours'll be around 26 probably =P

Jon "Commander" Bond

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[Brandon]

Unfortunately, for me, logistics(emergency 2 week trip to the midwest) put me
in a position as to NOT being able to purchase The CFM-3 that i asked about
here in this group. I felt bad that i told the guy i would buy it, and then
backed out. I told him i would post it for sale here. A few people here have
expressed interest in it. SO, You can call David at 1-520-881-6423. He is
in Tucson AZ

.>> I have an opportunity to purchase the following bike..

>> 95 19 inch Giant Cadex carbon fiber front suspension mountain bike, LX

>> components, grip shift, upgraded wheels & seat, various titanium, Has
>Ritchey
>> Comp/Vantage rims, Specialized body geometry seatpost, Deore LX
>derailleurs,
>> brakes, crank; Purple alloy (titanium?) quick releases for wheels and
>> seatpost; bar ends; Invert 2 85 PSI street tires mounted and a pair of
>extra
>> Psycho dirt tires.
>> The guy has put less than 100 miles on it since new, due to being in a
>> motorcycle accident and is asking $500.
>> Any opinions on this manufacturer/model/price?

>> Thanks
>> Brandon