Hey guys, as said in the title this is my late Dad's bike. I have no idea what kind of bike it is or if it has special parts attached. Sorry if the angles of the pictures are useless, I don't know what I'm looking for. I'm under the impression bikes are like computers with customisation and parts? Any help would be appreciated, I like cycling and I'm looking for a bike but I'm not sure I need one that's this nice and this type of bike and I'm kind of desperate for money. Also, the tires won't inflate and I'm not sure if it's because they are punctured or if I'm being stupid with the pump. Should I take it to a shop or sell it online? what's my best option? Thanks!
by Flynnsbin
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If i were you i’d keep it, knowing you’re riding on the bike that your dad used could be comforting, and the fact you’re looking for a bike makes it make all more sense.
Just want to make sure you don’t sell it then regret it.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Honor him by riding it bro. Coming from someone who took in and tuned up their late father’s road bike, it is worth it.
that’s a cool bike
I’m sorry for your loss
Take it to the bike shop, have them deal with the tires and if you fit on the bike, try riding it. Also, the bike shop will give you an idea of its value.
Hey mate, I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. He’s built a really cool bike. I think you’d enjoy riding it. You might actually save money by riding it if you’re really short for cash. That would be my recommendation.
I second the idea of keeping it. The used bike market can be tough depending on your location (I’m in a big city in the US and the economy right now means a ton of stuff is for sale and fewer people are buying). Plus if it fits you, it would be awesome to get into cycling with your dad’s bike.
With all that said, I would recommend looking for a bike co-op in your local area, something similar to [this](https://austinyellowbike.org/). If you’re anywhere near a university or in a large city, you’ll probably find one. There, you can learn how to do simple maintenance like changing tire tubes, and/or proper inflating technique, plus whatever tuning up this bike may need. People there may also be able to tell you what it could sell for on your local market, or introduce you to someone who can. If you don’t have a local bike co-op, any bike maintenance clinic given by places like REI, the public library, or local cycling clubs will put you in contact with the right people to help you figure this out, whichever way you decide to go with it. Even if you decide to sell, tuning it up will help you get a better price, and maybe going to a clinic or co-op would even introduce you to a buyer.
Edit: and I forgot, I’d recommend cross posting this to r/whichbike . I’m pretty sure people there could at least give you an ID and maybe some kind of valuation. Some people there can be lowballers, but not all, so take the average suggestion as a starting point, not the lowest.
Hey man, sorry for your loss.
If there’s any possibility that you might honor your dad by keeping the bike, I want to say this: you’re desperate for money but you’re 17. I don’t know your life and what “desperate” might mean here, but if it’s at all related to something you WANT, not NEED, I want to urge you to pause.
My dad died when I was in my mid 20s, and I miss him all the time. I have precious few mementos of him. Money can be extremely fleeting but the memories and connections to our loved ones can be lifelong treasures.
It’s a Dolan Mythos road bike, full carbon frame with Campagnolo Velcoe. Those are the important things for an ad really. It looks like a smaller size, if you look on the tube the seat goes into they’ll probably be a number or letter denoting the frame size. I would only consider keeping it for yourself if it’s the right size for your height, otherwise you wouldn’t really have a good time riding it.
As an older carbon frame it’s not super desirable, but could still be a nice ride for the right person. In the US at least you might list it around 500 but take reasonable offers between 400-500.
The money you make on that bike won’t be worth it and it’s one of those things you’ll regret selling one day.
I’ve been desperate for cash before. I understand where you’re at. But if you sell it, it’ll only be a short term benefit vs a potential lifetime of riding
Sorry for your loss. It is an older carbon frame road bike, probably circa 2012. Dolan is still in business. [https://www.dolan-bikes.com/](https://www.dolan-bikes.com/) I can’t really tell what kind of groupset it has from these pics. It was a pretty good bike new, but unfortunately, not worth a lot today, particularly if it needs work. Older carbon frame road bikes really don’t hold their value. I’m assuming you are in the UK? If so, maybe £200-400 as it sits now. I don’t really have advice on how to sell it. I think it you took it into a shop to get it brought back into good riding condition, you’d spend a fair amount with no guarantee you’d get that money back when you sell. So I’d recommend either selling as is online, or getting it fixed up and riding it. In terms of whether it is the right bike for you – it is not the bike I would recommend to a newer rider – it won’t be a particularly versatile bike. But if you like it, and it fits you, and it has sentimental value, it can be a decent option for you. I would recommend putting wider tires on it.
My condolences.
This is an “old” carbon bike. Those don’t sell for much and from the looks of it, it needs a tune up, new bar tape, and probably few more things, which will consume a fair bit of potential revenue.
Even if doesn’t have any sentimental value, I would keep it. It has good components and for sure is fun to ride.
If yo really want to sell it, I would recommend bringing it to your local LBS and ask for their opinion about the state of the bike, potential repair costs and sell value, before you make any moves.
Internet cannot help much in evaluating price for a bike like this.
Keep it for you.
I’d love to have one of my dad’s old bikes
Most people here, and me included would advice you to keep it and ride it.
Sorry for your loss.
What type of help do you need selling it? You have your Facebook marketplace you can take it down to your local bike store. And follow your heart. If you want to sell it sell it. There’s a lot of folks saying. Hey keep it as a memory but if it’s not important to you, an object doesn’t have to be a memory. Sometimes an object is just clutter.
Sorry for your loss.
Dolan makes a fantastic bike. Keep it. Ride it if it fits. Hang it on the wall if it doesn’t.
Think about Dad either way.
If it were me, and the frame was in the ballpark in terms of sizes, I would be gradually upgrading this and making it special. Appreciate you don’t have a lot of cash at the moment, but there’s no rush.
Over time you could upgrade the wheelset and tyres, get a new bar, stem etc and have it look really fancy. The frame looks in really good condition. This would have been a really good bike when released, but the second hand market has fallen through the floor, and sadly this bike wouldn’t fetch much money at all.
You mentioned needing a bike, this is way better than anything you would be able to buy with the money you’d be able to sell it for.
The amount of money that you would get will never reflect its true value.Keep it as it is a really good bike. When you get older you will realise that you should never have sold it.Enjoy riding it and having your Dad at your side whilst living and enjoying every precious moment.
The tires have Presta valves. Remove the dust cap, loosen the little nut, and use a pump with a Presta head. Your dad probably had a nice floor pump he used to keep the tires aired up. He also probably had a bunch of cycling gear stashed away somewhere.
Please consider not selling this bike.
nice bike, good but old components. I’ll go ahead and say that it has a lot more value as a bike that you can use than as whatever money you can get for it
Keep it, even if you only ride it here and there.
I think you will regret selling it down the line
First, you need to assess the situation in more detail. A bike is no rocket science but I guess it‘s best to let a shop give it an overview until you got the knowledge, skills and tools yourself.
There are plenty of manuals and video tutorials online, e.g. by Parktool.
The problem with older bikes like this: they‘re not really valuable from a monetary standpoint.
The market value doesn’t reflect the functional and sentimental value it has for you anyways.
I‘m afraid even labor cost and spare parts at the shop will be close to what it‘s worth it, so in case of a sell off, you won’t get your investment back.
This means, I‘d rather keep it to enjoy for yourself and cherish the memories. If you put in some passion and interest to learn about it, you‘ll eventually be able to maintain it yourself
Be careful with storing the lock like that, it may damage the frame if it hits it.
But I also think keep it, change the pedals if needed