Bicycle Mechanics - How much should I offer the guy for his 2007 OCLV Trek Madone Frame?

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tmass
03-27-11, 11:18 AM
How much should I offer the guy for his 2007 OCLV Trek Madone 5.2 Frame? or what should be my top offer??

fietsbob
03-27-11, 11:29 AM
Carbon frames can have hidden problems, de lamination etc..
Off hand .. if in top shape: 1/2 of retail.
HillRider
03-27-11, 11:41 AM
Is this just the frame, the frame and fork or a complete bike? I agree that carbon frames can have hidden problems such as crash damage you can't see without a professional inspection.

My top offer would only be $150 - $200 for the frame or frame and fork and then only after a careful inspection including rapping on all of the tubes to see if there were any obvious problems.

Keep in mind Trek's "Lifetime" warranty only applies to the original purchaser.

tmass
03-27-11, 12:16 PM
Thanks: It si for Frame & fork; I was thinking about $200 being the top end
ncfisherman
03-27-11, 01:10 PM
Thanks: It si for Frame & fork; I was thinking about $200 being the top end

I highly doubt the frameset will end up in your hands for that price. That's kind of low-ball. If you seriously want it, gonna need to up that offer.

Edit: There is a 09 Trek Madone 5.2 pro frameset on ebay right now...current bid is $800.
Jed19
03-27-11, 02:20 PM
I highly doubt the frameset will end up in your hands for that price. That's kind of low-ball. If you seriously want it, gonna need to up that offer.

Edit: There is a 09 Trek Madone 5.2 pro frameset on ebay right now...current bid is $800.

eBay should not matter. I have seen idiots bid on used items at prices you could buy a new one for.
ncfisherman
03-27-11, 02:54 PM
eBay should not matter. I have seen idiots bid on used items at prices you could buy a new one for.
We all know that ebay fetches higher prices and sometimes they exceed what a particular item should sell for - this is nothing new. However, I still feel you can gain some perspective of fair market value on an item through ebay. I was not implying that the frame the OP is looking at is worth $800 - it's just a similar comparison.

I would value an '07 Trek Madone frameset somewhere in the $400-500 range - of course, this is heavily dependent on condition/usage.
redtires
03-27-11, 03:02 PM
$201 Bob.
greyghost_6
03-28-11, 03:43 AM
I sold a slightly damaged one for $300 once! And the buyer was fully aware. If you are serious about it and serious about riding, I would offer him $500 if it hasn't been ridden over 5000 miles and is in good shape, no problem.
HillRider
03-28-11, 08:22 AM
I sold a slightly damaged one for $300 once!
P.T. Barnum was right.