Hi, folks.  Now that I’ve bonded with my Ti Aero, I’ve decided to offer my V-Rex for sale.  
 
It is a 2006 model purchased from the Hostel Shoppe, XL frame size.  It is in excellent condition, with right at 1000 miles on the frame, but only about 50 miles on the wheels and tires, due to the fact that I rode it most of the time with another wheel/tire setup.
 
As many of you know, the 2006 model of the V-Rex is  higher-spec than the current version.  This one is stock for that year, with the additions of a Cateye wireless computer, a RANS Memory-Lock, and 2 seat-mounted bottle cages.  I also have the good-size RANS Streamline Tailpack bag available, in yellow.
 
The XL frame is 2” longer than the standard size, which results in a wide range of  riders who can be accomodated.  According to the RANS website, it fits an X-seam range of 37 to 50 inches.  For comparison, I have a 45” X-seam, and the seat is close to the middle of the track, with lots of fore and aft adjustment available.  This setup also leaves lots of room behind the seat for a rack, bag, etc., even if you like to ride pretty reclined.
 
This bike originally sold for $1800 and is still in excellent condition.  The new (lower-spec) models sell for $1350, plus tax and/or shipping.  I’m offering mine for $1300, which is less than new, but with better components.  I’ll also throw in the RANS bag for an additional $75 (new ones are $110).
 
I’m posting here on Rbent first, in the hopes that I don’t have to ship it.  For local buyers (north Texas area), I’ll deliver it to your location free of charge.  
 
Thanks for looking,
 
Steve
swyant@verizon.net

Hi, Greg.  Good question!  I'm off to the airport, so I don't have time to fully research the differences, but off the top of my head, I know that the 2008 model has an X5 rear derailleur, and mine is an X9.  I'm not sure what the other differences are, but RANS says something on their new V-Rex page about a "spec to lower the price," or something like that.  They did the same thing a year or two ago with the Stratus.  They call the new reduced-price versions their "LE" series.
 
When I get home in a couple of days, I'll get my V-Rex and compare what it has to the new V-rex page and post the differences.  By the way, for local Rbenters, the price is negotiable.  I guess you could say I'm offering an Rbenter discount!

I might be extremely interested.  For some reason, I'm stupid fast doing randonneuring on my wife's v-rex.  If I could get one at a reasonable price and lower the weight a bit with some hot rod mods, I might be your buyer.  I am shocked at what a great ride it is.

Com'on Greg, come over to the Rans side.  Sure would love to see three V-Rex's in the group.

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on May 27^th, 2008, 5:21pm:

 
 
Nope, I'm a poor-arse teacher who has to wait for his insurance check before he can replace his randonneuring bike, and currently must ride his wife's instead
 
So take your time, Steve.  Once you get back give me a shout - I'm off Starting Monday for the remainder of the summer, and I'll check out the bike and hopefully I'll know then if it's the bike for me and might have some insurance cash.

Greg has re-stated recently how well the V-Rex is as a climbing machine...  I'm sure this is a nice bike!  Thanks for trying to keep it local, Steve!!!

You might do DFW, Austin & Houston Craigs.  When I sold my WW Tour I had far more calls from Houston than DFW.  I ended up sticking it on ebay and selling it to a guy in Florida after the auction ended, but only because the offer was about $150 better than my Houston offers.

How about $1200 total, and I'll include the RANS bag for free?

I'm in the market for another bike .Hey bent_Eagle , what does your bike looks like?? You have a Picture?  
 Thanks :Thoma Jenkins  
 
You would really enjoy this ride. I went from a Thunderbolt to the V-Rex and have been extremely pleased.

Hi Bent _Eagle, i appreciate you going thru that trouble to get picture. I look on Rans website and saw what it look like. I have an bike in that similar style. So I'm not interested in that bike. But what I'm looking for is what Paul is riding or I'm looking at Actionbent Midracer.
 Thanks again.
 Thomas J

beautiful, spotless, fast, and a phenomenal climber.  Someone needs to snap this bike up!