Expert bike opinions sought.

Trikeman

Gentlemen, your professional opinions sought. :?:
This is my new Specialized Roubaix 7900 Dura Ace built on a 54.5 SL3 Expert frame – though it’s no ‘normal’ spec’d Roubaix SL3. This bike, now just finished, has been in a turbo trainer to set up gears and road tested (in clear weather) for a 30 mile ride and it’s smooth, quiet and superb, way above me, and it’s bloody light too. 8)
However, being a Colnago nut, how much do you consider this would be worth? A good friend is selling his C59 that I have had my eyes on for ages (though not as well spec’d as this one), Oooh the temptation to go into big debt and have both is so strong – oh, hide the credit card.
Anyway, spec for your consideration.
Specialized SL3 Roubaix Expert Zert frame and uncut fork with special insert.
Specialized Roubaix post clamp.
Specialized Roubaix pave’ 27.2 zert seatpost.
Specialized toupe’ saddle.
Specialized shallow drop bars.
Specialized S-Wrap bar tape with sponges.
Specialized 4 way stem.
Twin Elite bottle cages.
Token blue chain catcher.
Continental GP4000s.
Continental race tubes.
Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels.
Dura Ace 7900, Cables, Compact crankset (172.5) Brakes, Shifters, Front and Rear mechs.
Ultegra Bottom Bracket and 11-28 cassette.
Top of the range, hollow pin KMC chain (still sticky).
I would keep the CS200 though.

Curious on how much this would be worth if I considered selling it – I know, just finished it - this bike is nice to have for next season, however WAY above my ‘station’ – lordy, I still have to face the Wife.

Let me have your thoughts, by PM if necessary.

Regards,

Trikeman.

unixnerd

I have an SL3, great bike. But the SL4 is now out and that won't help your value (or mine). Nice wheels but you'd maybe get more putting the originals back on and selling the Ksyriums on their own. If you get over 2200 you're doing well. A lot of folk don't mind spending more on a new one as the frame has a lifetime warranty.

Personally I'd keep it, it's a superb bike to ride. Can't imagine much else being a big jump forwards.

Trikeman

Thanks Unixnerd,
as this was a frame up build, I spec'd the wheels (and the rest of the kit) as I have the same wheels on my other bike and think they are brilliant - built this one for 'best'. However now it's finished, for best it would be and I would be more careful than I need be - I think.

It truly is an incredible machine and yes the SL4 is out - isn't that about £8k though, so not on my Christmas list, or did I dream that price?????? :oops: sure I read it in a mag, though maybe not.

Anyway, thanks for the info and your thoughts.

Regards,

Trikeman.

unixnerd

I thinkthe SL4 is just replacing all the SL3s and adding a new model with a disc brake option, but I may be wrong. Agreed about your wheels, I'd like a set of those myself (currently on Pro-Lite Braccianos). I actually wanted the DA 7900 version but it was sold out, I got one of the last 12 Ultegra bikes in my size and that was in May. So demand may be higher than I think for a good example like yours.