How much is this Pista worth?
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How much is this Pista worth?
I have a friend who is wants to sell his Bianchi Pista. It is a 2001 (black) model and in excellent condition with no scratches or damage. The drivetrain has been updated a bit with new chain, cog, tensioner, a Sugino RD crankset, and Shimano 105 front brake. Everything else is original. What is a fair price for the bike?
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he could probably get around $400 or maybe even more for it. they frequently go on eBay for that much. also weren't the pistas like pre 2004 made with better tubing? like renyolds 520 maybe?
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I think they're still using Reynolds 520, but I could be wrong. In any event, Reynolds 520 is just 4130 steel. It could be more desirable to a retro-fixed-gear-grouch who insists on using a quill stem.
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I would say $400 would be a decent price. Is it the black/celeste or black/red one? I cant remember which years were which off the top of my head. and what size? (please dont tempt me...)
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i picked up a 2001 in black for $400 off of craigslist in January. The bike was in perfect condition. (no scratches or dents)
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$400 seems really pricey to me. especially from a friend. I'd say $300 tops, depending on the condition. if I was selling a 7 year old $500 bike to a friend I'd ask for $150-200, but what do I know.
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But with that said...the frame is still in production and is 600 now with significantly less desirable parts. I would say 400 isnt unfair, if you are buying from your friend and its in as nice of condition as you claim, I would offer him 300.
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Everybody drop your Verizon and Apple stocks and invest in Pistas.
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for a reference point
https://cgi.ebay.com/Bianchi-Pista-Tr...QQcmdZViewItem
i was watching that auction last week, a little steep for me though.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Bianchi-Pista-Tr...QQcmdZViewItem
i was watching that auction last week, a little steep for me though.
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Go support capitalistic bloodsucking elsewhere you gutless suit.
Honestly...
Anyways, it's a bike that is still made, meaning if its still in good condition then to buy the equivalent someone would have to pay 600 dollars and not get as nice of cranks etc. Quit trying to lowball the dude and give him the 3-400 dollars he deserves.
Honestly...
Anyways, it's a bike that is still made, meaning if its still in good condition then to buy the equivalent someone would have to pay 600 dollars and not get as nice of cranks etc. Quit trying to lowball the dude and give him the 3-400 dollars he deserves.
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Go support capitalistic bloodsucking elsewhere you gutless suit.
Honestly...
Anyways, it's a bike that is still made, meaning if its still in good condition then to buy the equivalent someone would have to pay 600 dollars and not get as nice of cranks etc. Quit trying to lowball the dude and give him the 3-400 dollars he deserves.
Honestly...
Anyways, it's a bike that is still made, meaning if its still in good condition then to buy the equivalent someone would have to pay 600 dollars and not get as nice of cranks etc. Quit trying to lowball the dude and give him the 3-400 dollars he deserves.