Originally Posted by JanMM

If it's almost new/slightly used, then the only deficit is that you don't get the new-owner warranty. How much does he want and how much are you willing to spend? It's worth whatever it sells for.

Originally Posted by cranky old dude

+1

I always figured 50% of new bike cost for a used bike of unknown background and source but that is definately not the case here.

The bike you're looking at is one whose history and age is readily available to you. You and your friend simply need to negotiate a price that is advantagious to you both. You'll certainly be willing to pay him more than he'll net in a trade-in at the LBS, and he'll definately be able to offer the bike to you for less than the same LBS would if they had it in their shop.

I suspect that when both you and he are satisfied, you will have arrived at the right price.

Originally Posted by Dudelsack

Bottom line is I've put somewhere between 150-200 miles on the Bacchettas. I'll never go back to DF. If you can arrive at a price that feels right, I say go for it.