How much is this worth
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How much is this worth
Postby JitterBugs » Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:54 pm
First post here so please go easy. Not sure if this is right board but its the closest I could find.
I've got a 2012 Cannondale SuperSix 58cm Ultegra I need to sell to buy a mtb and would like to know roughly what you think its worth. I want to sell quickly.
Its barely been used so the frame and handlebars and seat are in excellent condition (I literally used it about 10-15 times) . The chain has rusted slightly from sitting covered in garage for years unused.
What do you think its worth?
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby 10speedsemiracer » Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:28 pm
Probably worth either giving the chain a clean/degrease/lubew or throwing a new chain on it, just from a presentation perspective. I imagine $1200>$1300-odd sees it get sold quickly, but could pull $1600 or so if you were patient.JitterBugs wrote:Hi Everyone,
First post here so please go easy. Not sure if this is right board but its the closest I could find.
I've got a 2012 Cannondale SuperSix 58cm Ultegra I need to sell to buy a mtb and would like to know roughly what you think its worth. I want to sell quickly.
Its barely been used so the frame and handlebars and seat are in excellent condition (I literally used it about 10-15 times) . The chain has rusted slightly from sitting covered in garage for years unused.
What do you think its worth?
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby Derny Driver » Thu Nov 01, 2018 9:32 pm
No-one wants
a) 10 speed
b ) second hand carbon
c ) a 6 year old bike
https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/searchl ... id=3040669
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby JitterBugs » Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:25 am
I'd sell it for $1000-1200 but at $500-600 id rather just keep it.
How come people dont want second hand carbon or 10 speed?
If i had use for it i wouldnt mind picking up $4-5k bike thats few years old but unused for $1k. It might be few years old but still looks awesome, is super light and rigid/fast.
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby Philistine » Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:14 am
It is worth what someone is willing to pay you. If I were in the market for a $1000 bike I would look at it. Changing the chain is a good idea, potential buyers would most likely be cyclists with perhaps a year's experience looking to upgrade, and you don't want to give them anything negative to focus on. Put it on E-bay or Gumtree. Take pictures and make it look as good as you can. Stress in your description that it has done little work, and explain why.JitterBugs wrote:
If i had use for it i wouldnt mind picking up $4-5k bike thats few years old but unused for $1k. It might be few years old but still looks awesome, is super light and rigid/fast.
I have two fairly similar spec bikes, one with a ten speed hub and one with eleven, and there is virtually no difference in how they feel on the road. The second hand carbon angle is possibly more important. There is a perception that if carbon frames fail, they can do so without warning, and nobody wants their frame to give out suddenly at 40 kph. The best way to counter this is to present a bike that is clearly well cared for (assuming that it is).
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby JitterBugs » Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:23 am
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby CKinnard » Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:59 am
People shy away from 10 speed now because 11 speed has been the standard for years and the two are incompatible.
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby Neddysmith » Fri Nov 02, 2018 9:41 am
For me the biggest one would be the 10sp, purely coz, i dont mind going in the hills, so the extra gear does make a difference for me.
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby Ivanerrol » Fri Nov 02, 2018 10:20 am
This goes for anything mechanical - cars, appliances etc etc.
I bought a bike which was new but had sat in a dusty shed for 8 years.
The shifters and brake levers had dust infiltration and wouldn't work properly, The grease in the bottom bracket and head tube had dried out. The chain although not looking physically rusty wouldn't function properly. The bike had been leaning on the rear derailleur for all those 8 years and the cage was bent.
If you have visible rust on the chain - what is there that can't be seen?
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby march83 » Fri Nov 02, 2018 10:39 am
That said, it's worth what you can get for it. Someone will probably naively pay $1000+ and I reckon you'd be getting a pretty good deal as the seller in that one.
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby Derny Driver » Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:12 am
hahaha too funny matemarch83 wrote:I don't think this has ever happened before, but I agree with Derny on this one....
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby uart » Fri Nov 02, 2018 1:30 pm
Just as there are a few different opinions here of what people will pay, so there will be in the general public. Secondhand carbon is not going to be everyone's cup of tea, but some people will still be interested (and you only need one). I'd try advertising it at the upper end of the range of mentioned above and see if you get any bites.JitterBugs wrote:Thanks guys.
I'd sell it for $1000-1200 but at $500-600 id rather just keep it.
How come people dont want second hand carbon or 10 speed?
If i had use for it i wouldnt mind picking up $4-5k bike thats few years old but unused for $1k. It might be few years old but still looks awesome, is super light and rigid/fast.
I think the main reason why second hand bikes often don't fetch a lot of money these days is that bike manufactures are pretty savvy in the way they make enough changes, from year to year, so that anything more than a few years old seems out of date. If you go back a few decades when bikes didn't change very much from year to year, s/h bikes held their value a lot better.
Also, although your bike is probably higher quality, entry level carbon is only about $1500 these days. And that's about 8.0 kg and 22 (11) speed. https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/polyg ... -carbon-ro
That's what you're up against. You've got the better brand name, but they've got the new bike with no concerns of any hidden wear or damage, and a new bike warranty.
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby Mububban » Fri Nov 02, 2018 2:58 pm
Assuming it's all true, then stress the following in your ad:JitterBugs wrote:Its barely been used so the frame and handlebars and seat are in excellent condition (I literally used it about 10-15 times) . The chain has rusted slightly from sitting covered in garage for years unused.
- bought from new, only one owner
- never raced or crashed
- always stored indoors/under cover
- never ridden in bad weather
- new chain and lube just put on
Second hand buyer's are searching for "the holy grail" of all those things. A high spec bike that was bought, the original owner didn't end up using it for whatever reason, it's sat unused for years, and now they just want to get rid of it so there's a chance to snag a bargain.
Amend the list of features as they pertain to you and your bike
Lots of detailed up close photos also reassure people you're not trying to hide anything. I've gone to inspect some bikes on Gumtree that only had low res full bike photos, and when I saw them up close I said thanks but no thanks. The more detail in the ad and photos, the more the buyer thinks you're a fellow bike nerd and not a scammer who knows nothing about bikes.
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby uart » Fri Nov 02, 2018 3:08 pm
If it still looks like crap then sure, put a new one on. But most of the time minor chain rust rubs off pretty easily with just a bit of oil.
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby RonK » Fri Nov 02, 2018 3:13 pm
Seems like you have answered your own question. List it on Gumtree and see how you go.JitterBugs wrote:I'd sell it for $1000-1200...
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby 10speedsemiracer » Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:03 pm
List it on Gumtree and BikeExchange for $1200 neg and see what happens.
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby Ivanerrol » Fri Nov 02, 2018 5:57 pm
You don’t actually need to sell it via them but at least it would give you a fair idea of pricing.
They have some Cannondale CAAD’s out there now.
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby NASHIE » Fri Nov 02, 2018 6:21 pm
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby JitterBugs » Sat Nov 17, 2018 12:08 pm
There were a lot of offers around the $800-$950 mark.
It wasnt even well advertised. Just ebay and a low ranking page on gumtree.
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby 10speedsemiracer » Sat Nov 17, 2018 2:00 pm
Well done and good resultJitterBugs wrote:Fyi someone bought it for $1150
There were a lot of offers around the $800-$950 mark.
It wasnt even well advertised. Just ebay and a low ranking page on gumtree.
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby Hi » Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:41 pm
Any advice?
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Re: How much is this worth
Postby AUbicycles » Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:55 pm
Currently rebel sport are selling a current model Flight Trail 1 for $400. That is a new Trail 1.
The online ads for second hand are well under this from a reasonable $120 to an over the top $320. The frame design also suggests that it is a smaller size, perhaps for kids and not an adult.
In any case, stay well away as the seller is seriously mislead if they think this second hand bike is worth over double the purchase price. Go for a better brand of second hand bike as well... Flight a bit too close to 'supermarket' bikes.
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