Fair price on this used road bike?
12-12-07 | 11:42 AM
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Fair price on this used road bike?
I got someone willing to sell me his Lemond Nevada City road bike. It's either a 2001 or 2002, back when it was made of Reynolds 853 (which is why i'm interested in it). Sora components (yeah, i know not the best). Very good condition, with low miles. What's a fair price on this? I see someone selling for $220 on Craigslist (but not in my city), and at the same time there is a bike shop selling one for $400 (obviously a bike shop is gonna mark it up a lot more). Then there's a used one with a better Ultegra groupo for $400 (again, not in my city). So I'm a little confused as to where a fair middle-ground might be....
12-12-07 | 11:51 AM
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That gets pretty subjective (condition) and very localized as well. Portland is so bike-crazy right now that virtually any bike that wasn't sold at Wal-Mart fetches over $200 on CL. That 'Ultegra' comparison you found wouldn't last more than a few hours in a shop here.
I'd go to $300 if it fits and functions well. Solid frame material from a good company. The Sora stuff will work just fine if it's adjusted correctly. I'm waiting for my Sora brifters to die, but they're still working great after 7.5 years.
I'd go to $300 if it fits and functions well. Solid frame material from a good company. The Sora stuff will work just fine if it's adjusted correctly. I'm waiting for my Sora brifters to die, but they're still working great after 7.5 years.
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12-12-07 | 11:57 AM
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I bought one new in 2002 (I think) for $600. It was my first road bike and no be honest I never did like that bike. Actually, I disliked it so much I will never own another LeMond but that's just me. Never the less, I wouldn't pay over $225 or so now for it (if I liked it).
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12-12-07 | 01:45 PM
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It's not like there's a KBB price guide to road bikes, other than skimming expired eBay auctions, so if you're seeing prices between $200 and $400, I'd say that a fair middle ground would be $300.
Anyway, those Renos are nice bikes and the frame is definitely solid. You'll probably like it if you buy it, so why not?
Anyway, those Renos are nice bikes and the frame is definitely solid. You'll probably like it if you buy it, so why not?
12-12-07 | 02:14 PM
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That gets pretty subjective (condition) and very localized as well. Portland is so bike-crazy right now that virtually any bike that wasn't sold at Wal-Mart fetches over $200 on CL. That 'Ultegra' comparison you found wouldn't last more than a few hours in a shop here.
I'd go to $300 if it fits and functions well. Solid frame material from a good company. The Sora stuff will work just fine if it's adjusted correctly. I'm waiting for my Sora brifters to die, but they're still working great after 7.5 years.
I'd go to $300 if it fits and functions well. Solid frame material from a good company. The Sora stuff will work just fine if it's adjusted correctly. I'm waiting for my Sora brifters to die, but they're still working great after 7.5 years.
