What is a fair price for a Cannondale R500 Triple (2004)?

[HJF]

Hi,

I am interested in buying a Cannondale R500 Triple, which I think is a 2004. It also comes with helmet and shoes, which I don't need and they are asking $450. I am a retired racer who ruined my 1985 Cannondale rear rim and just wanted a decent bike to ride with my kids.

Cannondale specs below.

Thanks for the help.



Frame & Fork
Frame Construction TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material 6061 T6 aluminum
Fork Brand & Model Cannondale Ultra Slice Si
Fork Material Carbon fiber composite w/alloy steerer, unicrown crown
Rear Shock Not applicable




Components
Component Group Road Mix
Brakeset Cannondale Theta brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
Shift Levers Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 SS
Crankset TruVativ Touro A1, 30/42/52 teeth
Pedals Wellgo road w/clips and straps
Bottom Bracket Shimano taper
BB Shell Width Unspecified
Rear Cogs 9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
Chain 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost Aluminum micro-adjust
Saddle Selle Royale Viper
Handlebar Cinelli Altera
Handlebar Extensions Not included
Handlebar Stem Cannondale 3-D Forged
Headset 1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek S-2



Wheels
Hubs Cannondale Earth
Rims Mavic CXP 22, 32-hole
Tires 700 x 23c Hutchinson Flash
Spoke Brand DT stainless steel

[idcruiserman]

They were $950 MSRP according to bikepedia.

[LesterOfPuppets]

Depends on condition and location. Why not just get a new rear wheel for ye olde C'dale?

[merlinextraligh]

Use Ebay completed auctions. I'd say $300-350 in good shape, but there seems to be a lot of local variability in pricing of used bikes, so it depends on yoru market.

[HJF]

Hi Lester of Puppets,

You responded to my post of buying a used Cannondale because I ruined my rear wheel and mentioned buying a new one. I did get a price of about $150 (new rim, spokes and labor), but didn't know if I wanted to put that much money towards an old bike. I have tried a bit to find a used wheel on Craigslist, but no luck. I have a 6 speed free wheel. If you have any ideas, I would love to hear them. I think the wheel/tire is a 700x23 (which may not be right because I am going by distant memory). I checked with a few people who restore old bikes, but they tend to only have the cheaper bikes.

Thank you

[roccobike]

HJF
Run an ad on CL, wanted to buy, used rear 700C, wheel for vintage, 6 speed freewheel. Some guys have old wheels and will sell you an old set cheap. Actually, you can buy a 7 speed rear wheel if it has freewheel threads. It may not even need to be re-dished. It costs nothing to try.
BTW, $450 for the o4 bike is just a tad high. If it's in good shape, needing no repairs at all, try to get the bike for $400.