junco

Hello all, I'm somewhat new to road bikes and am looking at buying my first modern (parts from within the last decade) road cycle. I'm looking at going light, reliable, and holding resale value. How does this bike sound to fit the bill? It's lightly used during the dry months, looks almost new except for 2 scratches on the top tube's paint you wouldn't notice unless you were really looking for them. I've rode the bike and it fits me very well, is quite light (~16 1/2 lbs) and I also have a good friend who has worked as a bike mechanic for around a decade for technical support. Parts are as follows:

Frame: Flyte Srs-2 aluminum frame w/ full carbon fork and rear triangle
Components: Full Dura Ace 7800
Seatpost: Easton EA70 carbon
Saddle: Fizik Airone wingflex
Stem: Bontrager Race lite
Wheels: Alex ALX270

At $1400, is this a good investment that will hold resale value fairly well over the next couple years?

10 Wheels

Like this one?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1570373866.html

AngryScientist 

sniped!

looks like a pretty good deal if it fits you. the seller is obviously just throwing on a cheapo wheelset to make the sale, but alex wheels really arent that bad.

Trek89

Wow looks nice.

NorthEastNovice

Looks sick! Jump on that!

GP

No.

As a bike, it's a generic frame with some good but used components. If it's your size, everything works and you like the color, it might be worth $1400 to you.

As an investment, it's not a collectible or special bike. Every time you ride it, it will wear a little and get a little older.

Uni-Vibe

Like a chick. But if you get a good girl, you'll stick with her forever!

junco

Aye, he's using the Easton wheels for his new project. I think that being a novice these wheels will be a good start, and give me time to figure out just how much of a wheel I want (since there's such a range of prices/quality) I'd rather put the wear on cheap wheels and decide to upgrade than wear out spendy ones and decide I only need entry level.


Good looking machine, and glad to hear you also liked the feel of the ride.



Thanks for the honest input! You're right, it's not a purely financial investment... I'm looking for a bike that will depreciate in value relatively slowly, with that depreciation buying me a fair amount of fun riding (assuming the bike is treated with proper care/respect). I'm not looking to keep the bike long term, I'm sure I'll pass it on to another interested rider in the next few years to transfer its equity towards my future bike.


Until the next hot girl comes around? Or do you hang onto both and become a polygamist?

aggarcia

Well bikes are poor investments. They depricate at a good rate seeming monthly. Since the technology is always changing slightly, what is high tech today is a dinosaur a few years down the road. Also there is an high cost of upgrading or replacing components.

You should buy a bicycle based on does it fit, do you love the bike, and can you afford the bike plus the necessary gear? You have to be commited to cycle, so if you are not wanting to ride that bike, then you won't.

As for value of that bike, look at what it cost new and then depricate accordingly for it's age. In most cases sellers want too much for the bike. Good luck.

Garfield Cat

Isn't Flyte out of business?

crhilton

Sure it is...

Okay, so he swapped the wheels out for resale.


Sounds like it's worth $1,400 if:
1. You want a Fizik Arione saddle.
2. You want a Shimano drivetrain.
3. You're not set on a carbon frame.
4. It was actually lightly used, or very well maintained (and that could be true).