How much do you think my road bike is worth?

Joe of Loath
Joe of Loath Posts: 11
edited March 2012 in Road beginners
Hi there! First post here, I've asked around a few places and not really got an answer, so I'm hoping I will here :D

So, first up, I want to get rid of it because it's just plain too small for me, not to mention that I want something sturdier. I'm 6'7", and quite hard on my bikes, so a nice 66cm tourer would be perfect. I think I can get a frame from Germany or Holland for around £200.

It's a 62cm Dolan Prefissio alloy frame, with Columbus Tusk carbon forks. Everything else save the handlebars and pedals is Campag. 8 speed, two ranges, and 10mm longer cranks.

Everything is as good as new; the frame, handlebars, fork and rear tyre have been ridden less than 20 miles, and all the Campag stuff under 1000 (Which I'm led to believe is nothing for Campag - it's not even worn in yet).

I took it into the bike shop to get some parts, and the guy there said it was worth £400. Thoughts?

Here's a (poor) picture of it next to my XC bike.

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If I end up selling it, I'll probably be back looking for tourer components :D

Thanks!
Joe

Comments

  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    where abouts are you. i may be interested in the frame and fork, do the forks have mudguard eyelets? i would need to research the geometry to see if its too big or not. the rest would be suitable to put on a tourer.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,695
    This is not allowed on here - you ll be locked soon

    400 seems a bit high though if I'm honest.....
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • Joe of Loath
    Joe of Loath Posts: 11
    Where is it allowed, then? I looked around, but I couldn't find anywhere better suited...
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,695
    Well it should nt be on the site at all if you read the rules - but clearly this is a mod free zone so you ve escaped!!
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    you seem to be at loggerheads again.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,695
    Have you had any luck in the mean time?
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    ddraver wrote:
    Well it should nt be on the site at all if you read the rules - but clearly this is a mod free zone so you ve escaped!!

    There's a classifieds section, surely it's allowed on there? Besides he's asking advice on what it's worth not advertising it for sale ;)
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,695
    Nein - Dis it Nicht allowed! (ask the mods why - I don't know, I Think it's becasue otherwise the site would be full of them, and also that people would be whigning if they did nt get what us know-nothings quoted).

    It is interesting in the light of recent teacup storms how little moderation there is in this forum though eh?! ;) In the MTB section they get locked almost instantly.
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Hi - Is this still for sale?
  • JoshMcIntyre
    JoshMcIntyre Posts: 10
    How much did you pay for it originally?
    www.gearedcycling.com
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Given that the frame and components look to be at least 10 years old and aren't top of the range i.e. command a premium, then I'd expect no more than £250 if mint condition.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Joe of Loath
    Joe of Loath Posts: 11
    It cost £200 or so to put together I think, - £80 for the frame, £65 for the forks, and the handlebars, stem and a few misc parts made up the rest.

    The parts I bought are brand new, everything else came off an Italian racer that had been in storage, so it's old but effectively unused.

    EDIT: And to keep in mind I'm asking a question in this thread, not trying to sell it. I haven't even decided whether I want to sell it yet. I guess you could PM me if you're after it, but obviously I'm still thinking about things.

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