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Indycyclist
07-12-04, 08:08 PM
It is only a general question. I have had my brand new Bianchi Reporte Corse SLR3 frame with Ultegra component, new headset, seat, Mavic Classic wheels for sale for 6 months and only (2) nibbles. The bike was replaced due to a cracked front derailer hanger (frame) mount. Bianchi replaced almost everything. And what they didn't, the Bike Line of Broad Ripple (Indianapolis) did. The price new was $2,100. and I am asking $950. I am riding a Trek due to the need of wheels when they (Bianchi) were deciding what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions? Maybe a 58 is like buy a size 10.5 shoe. Everyone always has tons.

bianchi_rider
07-12-04, 08:12 PM
It is only a general question. I have had my brand new Bianchi Reporte Corse SLR3 frame with Ultegra component, new headset, seat, Mavic Classic wheels for sale for 6 months and only (2) nibbles. The bike was replaced due to a cracked front derailer hanger (frame) mount. Bianchi replaced almost everything. And what they didn't, the Bike Line of Broad Ripple (Indianapolis) did. The price new was $2,100. and I am asking $950. I am riding a Trek due to the need of wheels when they (Bianchi) were deciding what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions? Maybe a 58 is like buy a size 10.5 shoe. Everyone always has tons.
sweet bike, I will be sending you a private message
55/Rad
07-12-04, 11:28 PM
I've bought 4 used bikes in the last year - 1 from a friend, 2 from roadbikereview.com classifieds and 1 from ebay. I love the process and most importantly, the savings.

My latest - an '04 Lemond Tete de Course frame was purchased for less than half the MSRP. It's 3 months old and not a scratch on it. Can't wait to build it.

Buyers are out there - where are you listing?

55/Rad

Raiyn
07-13-04, 12:20 AM
If only it were a 61 cm
MtnMan
07-13-04, 07:42 AM
Where are you selling it?
DEK
07-13-04, 07:53 AM
If it was a 56 I'd seriously consider it as I'm in the market. But 58 is too big.
bpohl
07-13-04, 08:02 AM
DId you also try and post this on the CIBA message board??
Doctor Who
07-13-04, 08:13 AM
I live in Cincinnati and 58 cm is my size.

Let me do some thinking (and checkbook balancing!)
madone
07-15-04, 11:35 AM
OK, off topic, but does anyone know where get the bike stand pictured above?
rydwhite
07-15-04, 02:17 PM
If it was a 56 I would have gotten it. Good luck.
lala
07-15-04, 02:40 PM
No, we recycle them.
caligurl
07-15-04, 03:32 PM
OK, off topic, but does anyone know where get the bike stand pictured above?

ditto
Markedoc
07-15-04, 05:06 PM
Are you using eBay? I sold my 1 year old 59 cm LeMond Victoire in a 5 day auction with no reserve and got a great price for it.
trekchic
07-15-04, 09:36 PM
DId you also try and post this on the CIBA message board??


What's CIBA?
bpohl
07-16-04, 03:30 AM
CIBA = Central Indiana Bicycling Association (our local club). It's a Hoosier thang!
pjbaz
07-16-04, 07:05 AM
OK, off topic, but does anyone know where get the bike stand pictured above?

My LBS has them for around $20. I'll stop there tonight for the group ride (hopefully it won't rain AGAIN!) and get a name for you.

Ask your LBS, I bet they can be ordered from QBP.

PJ
EagleEye
07-16-04, 08:50 PM
My LBS has them for around $20. I'll stop there tonight for the group ride (hopefully it won't rain AGAIN!) and get a name for you.

Ask your LBS, I bet they can be ordered from QBP.

PJ

You can get them here...

http://store.airbomb.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=DS1810&link=qbike
cooper97211
08-02-04, 01:58 PM
It is only a general question. I have had my brand new Bianchi Reporte Corse SLR3 frame with Ultegra component, new headset, seat, Mavic Classic wheels for sale for 6 months and only (2) nibbles. The bike was replaced due to a cracked front derailer hanger (frame) mount. Bianchi replaced almost everything. And what they didn't, the Bike Line of Broad Ripple (Indianapolis) did. The price new was $2,100. and I am asking $950. I am riding a Trek due to the need of wheels when they (Bianchi) were deciding what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions? Maybe a 58 is like buy a size 10.5 shoe. Everyone always has tons.

Is the bike still available? I'll buy it if there's a way to guarantee it's condition? I live in Portland OR and have been looking for a new road bike.