Daytrip

I have the "groupset" from a 2008 Trek 1.2 that I replaced with the 105 group this past summer. The original parts have about 500 miles on them and are in excellent condition. I've cleaned, lubed and otherwise made this set of parts look like new.

Unfortunately, the highlight of this 3-speed group is the Sora RD. Everything else is one step down (I forget the name, but it's a number). Includes: FD, RD, Shifters, chain, Bontrager triple crank, square tapered end BB, brakes, 8-speed cassette.

My plan is to list it in the spring and try to sell it as the complete group. Any idea what I should expect to get for it? How about sales pitches? Something like "turn an old bike into a modern, SDI-shifting 24-speed rig," perhaps?

Obviously, I'm not targeting the BF crowd. Though of course, y'all are more than welcome to bid.

X-LinkedRider

No gimmicks required. Anyone buying this stuff will know what it's uses are. Just describe it and sell it. 100-200 for groupset?

roy5000x2

BTW, it's Shimano 2200.

It's like the bottom of the bottom of the barrel.

Daytrip

Thanks. I realize what it is. That's why I called it junk. That's why I replaced it.

I think it's probably worth more as a group.

guy2600

I sold a similar complete groupset about a month ago but was Sora for $125, sold in a day I believe...

San Rensho 

I wouldn't pay more than $50 for the whole group.

urbanknight

Whenever I'm not sure of the value and I just want it gone, I put it up on ebay with a $1 or $5 starting bid and let the buyers determine its worth. Just be sure to describe it as well as you can (part numbers, size, etc.) and include a few pics (I swear that raises the interest and thus the final bid) and you'll be rid of your "junk" in no time. If there's one thing ebay has taught me, it's that somebody out there is willing to pay $ for just about anything.

joejack951

Yup, if you don't really care what you get for it, but want some cash and want it gone, $1 starting price, no reserve. If it's not trash, someone will buy it. I'd gladly give you a dollar for the groupset by the way

kindablue

thats the group I'm running for the next year or two.

Daytrip

Like I said, you guys are not my target demographic. Pics do help. The description can be persuasive (esp. to the weaker minded). Think Shamwow.

Maybe when I put it up I'll let you all know and then we can bet on the final selling price.

I'm encouraged by the fact that Shimano parts seem to have escalated quite a bit in price over the past year.

joejack951

Further encouragement can come from Shimano's discontinuation of all 8 speed road groups.

khatfull

Just don't think Oxiclean.

Daytrip

Like I'm going to buy anything from a dead shill.

txvintage

Don't sweat it KB. Everyone starts somewhere and the important, and really only, thing is that you are riding.

Daytrip

Actually, my daughter was pretty happy with the drivetrain. About the only problem is that it requires frequent adjustment. Once you figure that out, the stuff works fine. Just think--20 years ago that would have been considered pretty good stuff.

Voodoo76

I sold an old Ultegra groupset last year and made enough to up the bike to 10 speed. Probably helped that i had a like new set of brifters (god i hate that term). I havn't checked in a while, good to hear that Shimano is up a bit, have some more vintage stuff I may part with. For the longest time you could list a turd, and if it said Campy on the side have a bidding war.

a_thomasmr23

i saw a used shimano sold on philly cl for 250. I think you can get some more bucks and save on fees on the CL

jasonrobo02

I agree with the Craigslist idea. It's free and if nobody wants it after a couple of weeks, then you can throw it up on ebay. But be prepared to make minimal $$ and lose some of it to listing fees and paypal fees. My personal experience has been than no group that includes STI shifters would ever be worth less than $100 if it only has 500 miles of use on it.

Daytrip

Good suggestions on the CR listing. Thanks. $100 or more would be great. I paid less than $400 for the 105 group, so it's pretty much all gravy.

The 1.2 is a sweet little road bike with the upgrade, BTW. It shifts and feels better than my OCR-1 for some reason. I like the frame better, too. The downside is that it's my daughter's bike, and she always drops me like a hot potato when we ride together. I'm 51 and she's 19, so I have to resort to treachery to keep up.

mzeffex 

You'd be surprised what you can get for stuff.

bhchdh 

It is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

urbanknight

Correct. Sometimes, just for entertainment, I go on ebay and search for completed listings of "broken..." or "damaged..."
I've seen cracked Zipp wheels with bent spokes (only the hub would be useable imo) sell for almost $200.

Daytrip

Yeah, that's the whole point of auction sites. If you can get one guy to fall in love with your item, you'll do surprisingly well. As I said, pics and descriptions help. I know--I like to buy used xc skis on Ebay, and it can get irrational.

YOJiMBO20

Too soon, man. Too soon.

Daytrip

Dude, I'm thinking oxicodone.