Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Bianchi Trofeo, in celeste..

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RobbieTunes
07-21-09, 08:36 PM
Looking at it, 50cm, immaculate, Bianchi Trofeo in celeste. Has Mirage 2x8 Ergos, Campy rims on what look almost like generic hubs, but seller says they're Campy. Mirage calipers, FD, RD, Miche crank set, celeste water bottle cage and bottle, Record track pedals with cages. They're asking $380, may take $350. New white wrap, new mid-level tires, saddle looks unused (women's specific).

I know nothing of Bianchi, but if it was an Ironman equipped the same way and in good shape, I'd buy it.
Components look like new, Bike looks like new.

Bianchi folks, any ideas?


miamijim
07-21-09, 08:53 PM
Bikepedia has a MSRP of $840. $380 is 45%, $350 is 42% of MSRP.

A bike like that w/ ergo's is only going to depreciate so far. I can sell lugged 105 bikes for $250-275 and Ultegra tri-color for $300 so mid $3's may not be too far off.

No flip potential but if its for you it seems OK.

wrk101
07-21-09, 09:32 PM
+1 No flip potential, but a reasonable price for an end user, particularly considering condition. And its Celeste!

Small size could push it to $400, maybe $425; not enough for a flip, but a good end user deal.


RobbieTunes
07-22-09, 05:11 AM
Thanks, guys. It's for an end user. I get a lot of requests for smaller bikes, generally from women, who then change their mind, wrong color, doesn't match their shoes, etc. I walked into LBS and this bike was sitting there on consignment, I looked it over and it's like new, so I contacted those who contact me and filled them in.

At 5:30 this morning, I walked into my bud's cafe and he's going to pick it up for his wife, whom I emailed last night. She wants to try it out for a day or two, is hoping they'll let her. I may end up selling a women's specific saddle out of the deal..

Appreciate the feedback. Like I said, an Ironman in that condition would sell right away, and this probably would, if it was on CL.