Fifty Plus (50+) - Price for an '07 Roubaix Comp frameset?

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rideon7
12-09-07, 03:32 PM
Hey, people.

I've come across a 2007 Roubaix Comp frameset--frame, fork, and headset. For those who know, what is a good offer to make for such a frameset? Seller says it is new, which means it was once a complete bike that was parted out "by professional mechanics." The complete bike retailed for $2,200 in '07.

I've been looking around for a Roubaix because of its geometry. I was building up a Jamis Xenith Pro racing bike but have decided the geometry doesn't fit me the way I would like and will sell off that frame. I can transfer the components, including great wheelset, compact double crankset, etc., onto the Roubaix frame if I buy it.

Ideas on good Roubaix price?

BSLeVan
12-09-07, 06:09 PM
Last year Specialized was charging $1200 (or so... can't remember...but it's within $100) for a frame replacement in the Roubaix line. This came with a warranty. I'd probably start at $750 and see how the seller reacts.
luv2cruz
12-09-07, 07:10 PM
FWIW, I paid $650 for an 06 Roubaix Pro frame, fork and headset on Ebay a few months ago, used but in excellent shape. $700-750 for a new 07 Comp is probably about right.

rideon7
12-09-07, 08:21 PM
Thanks, BSVeVan & Luv@cruz

I'll offer between $750-$800. Maybe post again if I get it (excitement & all that).
tedshuck
12-09-07, 08:47 PM
You can get the whole bike for $1500
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260191140084
rideon7
12-09-07, 10:14 PM
You can get the whole bike for $1500
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260191140084

Not my size (which is 58).
rideon7
12-10-07, 06:39 PM
Last year Specialized was charging $1200 (or so... can't remember...but it's within $100) for a frame replacement in the Roubaix line. This came with a warranty. I'd probably start at $750 and see how the seller reacts.

Got the frameset for $590 plus $20 shipping. Not bad! I'll let you know what it looks like when it arrives.

Now I just need to sell this the new '05 Jamis Xenith Pro frameset that I was building up! :)
CrossChain
12-10-07, 07:15 PM
Anybody have any worries buying a used cf bike online, not knowing its history with regards to frame integrity or previous level of stress? (3 steel bikes here and with some perhaps needless apprehensions.)

*I know that several here have done so with very happy results. Still....
luv2cruz
12-10-07, 07:33 PM
I bought mine from a fairly well-known brick-and-mortar shop in CA, they sold it new and took it on trade from a customer who bought another frame from them. They vouched for its condition, and it indeed didn't have a mark on it. Under my conditions, I feel pretty confident.

If I DO encounter any trouble, this forum will hear it first....:)