Cannondale Bad Boy 700

tobynut

Hi guys,

I've got a Cannondale Bad Boy 700, which some cnut stole the full hydraulic brake system from (calipers, levers and pipes). The bike was locked up very securely so they couldn't get the whole thing but obviously the brakes are worth quite a lot on their own. This happened last year and it has been sitting in my parents' garage since. I love this bike (the nicest I've ever had and such a smooth ride), the problem is I live in a flat and have to lock my bike outside and am just afraid that if I keep it outside bits will go 'missing' again..

I've decided that I'd like to sell it, so this is where I'd like some advice please... It still has no brakes on, should I buy some brakes and put them on, or sell it without??

Thanks in advance,
Toby

bucklb

That sounds a markedly unpleasant, but fortunately rare, set of circumstances. Sorry to hear about it.

My guess is you'd significantly reduce your target market (down to only those people confident that they can fix the issue) and that people would automatically knock off the cost of brakes from whatever asking price you suggest, and may knock it back further to cover the inconvenience.

I'd be tempted to source and fit some pre-loved brakes before attempting the sale. If nothing else it would mean people could safely attempt a test ride.

The only bike I've ever sold was my brother's (when I was 14ish and WITH parental permission). Someone with more up to date experience may be able to better advise ...

leodis75

Nice bike, some twats out there.

davis

That sucks.

I don't think you'll massively help yourself by trying to sell it without brakes. It's only worth what someone's willing to pay for it, and without brakes there won't be as many people willing to pay for it at all, so you will cut down the chance of getting top dollar for it.

Can you really not keep the bike inside? Failing that would some "security bolts" (normal hex-head bolts with a ball bearing superglued in will do!) help? I'd be really frustrated if someone had ruined my ride through theft.

The Rookie

New Deore brakes would be fine and they cost about £80 from CRC, that will add a lot more to the value than £80 as people won't want a bike they can't ride!