cabosun1

So I've had this Cannondale F400 year 2000 bike for the longest time. Front brakes don't work too well. Besides that it runs okay. How much do you think I should sell this for in NYC craigslist?

usedbutnotup

It will never go for more than anyone is willing to pay. Couple hundred in full working order.

PepeM

I'll give you $30.

cabosun1

AHh i see, should I fix the brake problems so it will actually sell?

cabosun1

Lol thats a little low

jimc101

That bike is a bit of a mess at the moment, some easy fixes would really help it.

Both QR's are fitted on the wrong side

The saddle is a mess, ripped

The big issue with the bike, is the stem, the stem is incorrectly fitted, and is only being held on, on the lower pinch bolt, this really needs looking at, thinking the stem just needs to be moved down to fix this.

bo31210

Check Bicyclebluebook.com How much are you thinking you are going to get for it?

Homebrew01

Lucky to not have crashed face first onto the ground.

bmthom.gis

Not as much as you want, most likely. I'll stay away from headshocks. There is nothing phenomenal about it, it is in a bit of a rough condition at the moment. I would price it at 130 and be happy to take 115. If you bother fixing everything, replace the saddle with something that isn't torn up, clean it up and make sure the tubes hold air, I might list it for 175 and be happy to get 150 from it. Take it to a bike co op to get it working for a lot less than a shop will charge.

tramptrade 

I ride a similar bike - Killer V 500 - which uses the same frame and Deore XT group. Mine has the Marzocci Bomber forks, Mavic / Maxxis wheel & tire combo and a very nice Selle saddle.

I paid $200 CDN for it in that configuration and in full working order from a small local bike shop.

Fix the issues others have already mentioned and if you are patient you may get $150-$175 USD for it.

exmechanic89

That stem is positively scary. Obviously you should correct that before you sell it. I'd be surprised if you could get better than $75-100 for that bike though. Certainly in my arae that would be the case.

jfowler85

The pics indicate neglect. I'd give $50 for it as-is, assuming it's going to need more $$ and work to get it road worthy.

usedbutnotup

Your pics weren't up when I replied. Cannondale sold those with small frames from the V-line. You figure there's enough seat post sticking out? The stem....well you already heard. I don't have a solution to selling this and coming out ahead. Good luck tho.

cabosun1

Thanks for the site, checked it out. Well I got this bike off eBay for like $170 during college years ago, so hopefully at least $100

cabosun1

Yes I must admit this bike is in crappy condition. Not looking to fix it, since I'm itching to get the money from this bike towards getting me a Specialized sirrus bike

cabosun1

Lol thank god this has never happened to me from the 4 years Ive ridden it

cabosun1

Thanks for the advice man, Never knew there was such a thing as Bike Co ops

cabosun1

Yea that should be an acceptable price, I just want to get it out of my apartment

Homebrew01

Fix it before you sell it.

fietsbob

eBay, no reserve, see what it sells for .. throw the dice..

cabosun1

Yea I might do this and do Local pickup only. Also going to try craigslist too

fietsbob

Wild guess $200 .. more will take longer used bikes sell out of the LBS here quickly for that.

Darth Lefty 

If it were in good shape, I'd agree with the guesses south of $200. But as people here have said... geez

bmthom.gis

Co ops are great. You don't necessarily need a brand new saddle, just one that isn't torn up. I have a suspicion your front brake just needs some cable lube under the housing, but switching out a brake cable with new housing is simple enough. Then just put your stem on your steerer tube. As long as the tubes hold air, you clean any dust and dirt off, lube the chain, make sure the wheels are true, and there are no shifting problems (all very easy work), the money you save doing it at a co op (or home, for that matter) over taking it to a shop to get the work done, you will get a much better selling price and profit. You can also be realistic on your asking price. I will pass over a bike that someone lists on CL that they obviously went to a shop and paid good money to get it running again, but now their asking price is way off base.

My strategy on CL is to list it a little too high, but still well within the margins of what it should sell for. I'll add on 10-15 bucks to what I think it's value is (which is the price point I might consider buying it at) and be flexible, but have my minimum cut off as well. Sometimes I get lucky and the buyer won't even bother haggling over the price. It makes me think I probably listed it a little too low after all, but I don't want it sitting around for a month or so. The longest bike I had listed was maybe 4 days.

All fixed up, I think 175 would be a fair price...200 if you are feeling spunky, though if you keep it under that you should get more responses. You want it to move quick so you can put that money to use elsewhere. I don't think selling bikes is always about getting top value unless you have something special, but at the same time you should always get a fair price.

Some people (most people) are completely delusional about what their bike is worth (hence saying "not as much as you want, most likely") - I'm guilty of it myself until I am actually writing the CL ad.

Between CL and ebay, I always try CL first because it is free. I have yet to need to resort to the bay.

BlazingPedals

Don't take it!!! I'll give you $20! But you'll have to pay the shipping...