Josif

I need some help on determining the value of a bike for sale at a Los Angeles area used bike store. It is a BIANCHI Veloce model year approximately 2005. They were asking $1000, which seemed very high for a bike that orginally listed for $1699 and sole for probably $1300? I offered $700 in some back and forth on the phone. They might take $750. Is that reasonable?

Below is the CL post:
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...902529794.html


BIANCHI Veloce Road Bike 700 WHEELS 23" (59cm) Large Bike Frame with Bianchi Carbon Forks
Made In Italy! All Original Parts From Italy!
Pre-Owned by 1 Owner Kept In Condition!
Recently Professionally Tuned Up! $120 Value!
This is a BIANCHI Veloce Road Bike. Large Frame size 23" 59cm (center crank to top of bike frame). Bianchi Special Columbus body frame. Great shape for a 8 year old bike. Original Campy brakes system, Integrated Campy shifters and derailleurs. Only the saddle seat is not orginal (Specialized Saddle Seat). New 700 x 23c tires. NO DENTS or DINGS.

Special note: There are some very minor scratches and scuff marks as expected fromt storage.

Would make a great commuter bike or weekend bike-path warrior. Forged dropouts. It's has some minor scratches, but
Features and Specifications
* Manufacturer: Bianchi
* 18 speed
* Bianchi Carbon Fiber Forks
* Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce
* Front derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce
* Crankset: Campagnolo Veloce
* Headset: Campagnolo Veloce
* Hubs: Campagnolo
* Brake calipers: Campagnolo Veloce
* Brake levers: Campagnolo Veloce
* Tires: 700 x 23c
* Quick release wheels for easy transportation
* Frame size (center of bottom bracket to top of seat tube insert): 23 1/2" (59 cm)
* Stand over height (distance from the ground to the seat post insert): 33" (84 cm)

thinktubes 

Looks like a garage queen trade-in. I would want some proof that any work was done other than air up the tires and swap out the aftermarket seat with a specialized junker.

Not close to a deal at $750, especially if you have to pay taxes on top of the price. It's a nice bike, but nothing special. As always, $750 buys a TON of vintage goodness.

wrk101

Not classic nor vintage, nor a good deal.

Josif

Thanks to those that responded. I'm actually looking for modern compacts, so I guess what I am looking for is classic? Please feel free to educate me.