Once again I ask for help. I seem to have found a bike that will work for my budget and for my body habitus (meaning it will fit) but I do not know what it is worth. The bike is a 2004 Cervelo Dual with the OEM nine speed drive train and OEM Ritchey wheelset. The bike has add on’s of Profile Carbon stryke aerobars and add on Cervelo carbon seatpost and carbon Cervelo fork. The owner reports there as being 3000 to 5000 miles on this bike and the pictures show this. The pictures show some scuffing on the reverse brake handles, bite marks on the rear deraillure (SP?) and a heavy dirt layer on the chain stays.
Internet purchases in the thousand dollar range always make me a little uneasy…
I would like to make a reasonable offer but not get taken so I would ask your help.
I wouldn’t pay more than $1000 for it and that’s if it has Ultegra. If it’s got 105 components then I wouldn’t pay more than $850. I would offer $925 (ultegra) or $800 (105). The dual is a good frame but used aluminum frames aren’t that great for resale especially if it doesn’t have Dura Ace or Ultegra. Carbon is in and everything else is out.
Cheers
Sell it to ya for 700 plus shipping! Totally overhauled. Great bike. Little too big for me but I’ll live with it this year if I cant sell it. Nice bike.
I paid $1250 for a new 2005 Dual (came with ultegra). I personally wouldn’t pay more than $600-700 for yours. Based on your description of how the owner probably doesn’t take too much care of it (because it’s dirty), and with that many miles, you probably got to replace alot of the parts because of wear and tear.
I Second that, the Dual is already too good of a deal new. Why bother paying in the thousand dollar range, or even 600-700, and worry about what you’re getting when you can go into a reputable dealer, get warranty/warranty service, and probably a good bike fit as well, for just marginally more. The Dual is a great buy in and of itself.