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03-30-20, 01:07 PM
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Been out of the game for a bit
Hey all,
a year and a half ago I bought a bike brand new from a LBS (Dukes before it turned into a Trek store) in Toronto. I figured I’d buy once, cry once so I went all in and got the best my budget could afford. I bought a Trek Emonda SL5 (54cm) and got the matching 105 medals and threw a bontrager bottle cage on it. I was super excited to get into the whole cycling thing, but in all honesty - I didn’t. I couldn’t get over riding on the roads and honestly, I couldn’t find enough time to commit to it to get comfortable. It’s become quite the joke in my house because I spent a good chunk of money on it all and maybe took it out 4/5 times, each ride under 5km. The bike has literally been sitting in my spare bedroom since I got it.
I think it’s time to get rid of it and put the money towards something I’d actually use. My question is, what do you think it’s worth? It’s basically brand new, however a couple years old. It’s a 2018.
a year and a half ago I bought a bike brand new from a LBS (Dukes before it turned into a Trek store) in Toronto. I figured I’d buy once, cry once so I went all in and got the best my budget could afford. I bought a Trek Emonda SL5 (54cm) and got the matching 105 medals and threw a bontrager bottle cage on it. I was super excited to get into the whole cycling thing, but in all honesty - I didn’t. I couldn’t get over riding on the roads and honestly, I couldn’t find enough time to commit to it to get comfortable. It’s become quite the joke in my house because I spent a good chunk of money on it all and maybe took it out 4/5 times, each ride under 5km. The bike has literally been sitting in my spare bedroom since I got it.
I think it’s time to get rid of it and put the money towards something I’d actually use. My question is, what do you think it’s worth? It’s basically brand new, however a couple years old. It’s a 2018.
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03-30-20, 02:23 PM
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Think you may find this isn't a good time to try to sell a bike, what with the social distancing.
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03-30-20, 02:32 PM
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You could always start riding it. There might be some discomfort from not being used to the saddle and whatnot, but that soon passes as your body gets used to it. A few 5km rides won't have taught you much. Get a little mileage under your belt and you might be surprised how well you adapt to it and it becomes more and more comfortable.
03-30-20, 04:06 PM
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Did some searches. You'll probably get just over $1k for it. One with an almost identical description to yours except a bigger size is going around that mark.
Be prepared to post it.
Be prepared to post it.
03-31-20, 05:05 AM
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a bike is worth what a seller can get for it. don't feel too bad, this is kinda common. I lucked out & bought a bike from someone who thought he would start riding but after a cpl rides, stopped. in my case, the owner didn't sell for a # of years so it was an older model, but I got a good deal on a clean bike w/ no wear
w/o any knowledge but it crossed my mind, I wonder if the shop would help sell it for a cut of the profit. you'd still get more than selling it privately. worth a call at least
w/o any knowledge but it crossed my mind, I wonder if the shop would help sell it for a cut of the profit. you'd still get more than selling it privately. worth a call at least
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
Think you may find this isn't a good time to try to sell a bike, what with the social distancing.
I got out for my 105 miler at 11:34PM Monday night with nary a person to be seen. 
03-31-20, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by OldTryGuy
I got out for my 105 miler at 11:34PM Monday night with nary a person to be found.I've decided I have to route my rides so I go by home at the 50 mile mark, max. Don't want to risk using a public bathroom.
03-31-20, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CHRSTNSLGD
Hey all,
a year and a half ago I bought a bike brand new from a LBS (Dukes before it turned into a Trek store) in Toronto. I figured I’d buy once, cry once so I went all in and got the best my budget could afford. I bought a Trek Emonda SL5 (54cm) and got the matching 105 medals and threw a bontrager bottle cage on it. I was super excited to get into the whole cycling thing, but in all honesty - I didn’t. I couldn’t get over riding on the roads and honestly, I couldn’t find enough time to commit to it to get comfortable. It’s become quite the joke in my house because I spent a good chunk of money on it all and maybe took it out 4/5 times, each ride under 5km. The bike has literally been sitting in my spare bedroom since I got it.
I think it’s time to get rid of it and put the money towards something I’d actually use. My question is, what do you think it’s worth? It’s basically brand new, however a couple years old. It’s a 2018.
a year and a half ago I bought a bike brand new from a LBS (Dukes before it turned into a Trek store) in Toronto. I figured I’d buy once, cry once so I went all in and got the best my budget could afford. I bought a Trek Emonda SL5 (54cm) and got the matching 105 medals and threw a bontrager bottle cage on it. I was super excited to get into the whole cycling thing, but in all honesty - I didn’t. I couldn’t get over riding on the roads and honestly, I couldn’t find enough time to commit to it to get comfortable. It’s become quite the joke in my house because I spent a good chunk of money on it all and maybe took it out 4/5 times, each ride under 5km. The bike has literally been sitting in my spare bedroom since I got it.
I think it’s time to get rid of it and put the money towards something I’d actually use. My question is, what do you think it’s worth? It’s basically brand new, however a couple years old. It’s a 2018.
03-31-20, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
Yup, and I'll bet you wouldn't want to meet up with a stranger to check out their bike right now.....
Originally Posted by livearklions
......I've decided I have to route my rides so I go by home at the 50 mile mark, max. Don't want to risk using a public bathroom.
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Ride it again. 
or confess the little tip-over/near crash you had. edit: i don't know cycling in Toronto, maybe that bad. Sometimes if the first few miles are intimidating the whole thing becomes intimidating.
I hated road cycling in Las Vegas during the booming 90's. So bad it turned me to dirt riding in the desert for a few years.
or confess the little tip-over/near crash you had. edit: i don't know cycling in Toronto, maybe that bad. Sometimes if the first few miles are intimidating the whole thing becomes intimidating.I hated road cycling in Las Vegas during the booming 90's. So bad it turned me to dirt riding in the desert for a few years.
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Originally Posted by OldTryGuy
Thinking a Walmart parking lot with bike locked to a cart return structure and owner parked a few spots away would allow distancing and look at bike.
Better yet, do it in a parking ramp and pretend we're in All the President's Men.
Seriously, I don't want to try out someone else's bike right now, never buy a bike without riding it, and I don't want to handle that much cash.
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One of my biggest regrets in life is giving up road cycling for 25 prime years due to a few bad drivers.
Risk can be mitigated but do Not let fear be your final arbiter.
Keep it maintained and I see 20,000 miles in your future with this beautiful bike.
When this CV finally passes on, find a local recreation club to ride with. Safety in numbers and encouragement goes a long way.
Risk can be mitigated but do Not let fear be your final arbiter.
Keep it maintained and I see 20,000 miles in your future with this beautiful bike.
When this CV finally passes on, find a local recreation club to ride with. Safety in numbers and encouragement goes a long way.
