Pricing My 2003 Bianchi Pista
 

Hey all,

I have a conundrum that I was hoping you all might contribute your thoughts on. I have a 2003 Bianchi Pista that I am very attached to, although I am fairly certain that it's not really the right size for me (it's a 53 cm frame; my other two bikes are 55 and 56 cm, respectively). I'm seriously considering buying a mountain bike this summer to add to the collection (I think it would probably be geared, despite my misgivings about deraileurs and shifters, etc.), and I think something has to go in order to keep the peace in my apartment. I recently finished building up an old Nishiki frame into a beautiful single speed beast (52 x 16), which I am thrilled with and riding daily.

I don't know if I can convince myself to part with the Pista (it's been through a lot with me and it's a great bike), but if I were to sell it, what price should I ask for it? It's a 2003 (the battleship grey color with black decals). My only additions to the stock setup were a set of nitto pursuit bars, a Tiagra front brake with a CrossTop lever, and a set of Shimano M520 pedals (probably less than 100 bucks worth of investment, all told). I think I paid a little less than 500 when it was new. There are a few nicks in the paint, although I've kept it wrapped in old inner tubes for much of its life. What would you be willing to pay for such a ride? I'm in Chicago, and I have no doubt that it will sell if I put it up on Craig's list. I just want to know how much y'all think I should ask for it.

Thanks for the input!
D.

The way Pistas are selling right now I would say $350-400. I bet someone would go for it. Some hipster wanting a "vintage pista".

vintage pistas are lugged by the way.

350 to 400 sounds reasonable.

I know they are. If this one was lugged you would get even more.

If you get out of your conundrum and decide to sell your '03 pista, I'd be very interested in taking it off your hands. ;)

Would you be willing to ship? I know it's an added hassle, but think of the overwhelming joy you'd be providing for a newbie/first time fixie purchaser!