Personally, you could probably do better. The paint is real worn and also the parts look relatively worn to me.
DankDeanoo on
No because of the paint, also you could get carbon at this price if you look hard enough
kbrosnan on
Hard to say. It could be degreasing, washing and relubing gets a working bike. It is possible that it could use several hundred dollars in service. The bike was ridden for a few seasons and at the end of one it was put away without much care. Looks like the bike has sat for the better part of 5 years. The cracking paint is not a huge concern for aluminum. though it can make it harder to detect more serious cracks that go through the frame.
While long I like this [video of what a mechanic looks for when servicing a used bike with an unknown history](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2eXWwQ3Jcyg). While not everything that the mechanic finds is required work they are things to note which affects the value of the used bike.
FBI-agent-69-nice on
Max $300
GonerDoug on
Seems like a decent deal, considering it’s coming with an extra wheelset, a stocked seat bag, pedals, a trainer, and so on.
Sounds like the owner is dumping everything bike related. Maybe offer $400 and go from there.
Also, see if you can get them to throw in the helmet and shoes (if they fit)
The paint on the top tube may be cracking because of sweat dropped on the bike while on the trainer. When a bike has spent a lot of time on a trainer, you’re going to want to anticipate some potential costs you’ll need to undertake as soon as you buy it, including (but not limited to) disassembly/service of the stem/fork/headset area, cassette/chain replacement, extra inspection around the rear dropout.
Extreme-Permit9050 on
Cannondale caad 10 is a gem. These are the most sought after aluminum bikes. one in good condition can go for up to 1000 bucks. This example is in poor condition which significantly lowers the value and price. The cracks in the paint are a bad sign, there is also chain damage to the right outer chainstay behind the crank. this merits a thorough inspection of the frame. You should look for wheel rub, bottom bracket damage, and play in the head tube.
I would only offer 200 bucks for the frame. The components and wheels for me personally have no value. I would upgrade those if i bought the bike. for the whole bike as is maybe 300 bucks.
greenteei89 on
Not a bad price given how prices are higher in the SF Bay Area. The extra wheels don’t add much value since they are pretty old and mismatched. I’d offer $400 or wait for something in better condition to come along. It will most likely need some work to get running given it’s sat long and was probably on a trainer for a while before then.
Definitely check for stuck seatposts, dried out brake pads, old tires.
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Personally, you could probably do better. The paint is real worn and also the parts look relatively worn to me.
No because of the paint, also you could get carbon at this price if you look hard enough
Hard to say. It could be degreasing, washing and relubing gets a working bike. It is possible that it could use several hundred dollars in service. The bike was ridden for a few seasons and at the end of one it was put away without much care. Looks like the bike has sat for the better part of 5 years. The cracking paint is not a huge concern for aluminum. though it can make it harder to detect more serious cracks that go through the frame.
While long I like this [video of what a mechanic looks for when servicing a used bike with an unknown history](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2eXWwQ3Jcyg). While not everything that the mechanic finds is required work they are things to note which affects the value of the used bike.
Max $300
Seems like a decent deal, considering it’s coming with an extra wheelset, a stocked seat bag, pedals, a trainer, and so on.
Sounds like the owner is dumping everything bike related. Maybe offer $400 and go from there.
Also, see if you can get them to throw in the helmet and shoes (if they fit)
The paint on the top tube may be cracking because of sweat dropped on the bike while on the trainer. When a bike has spent a lot of time on a trainer, you’re going to want to anticipate some potential costs you’ll need to undertake as soon as you buy it, including (but not limited to) disassembly/service of the stem/fork/headset area, cassette/chain replacement, extra inspection around the rear dropout.
Cannondale caad 10 is a gem. These are the most sought after aluminum bikes. one in good condition can go for up to 1000 bucks. This example is in poor condition which significantly lowers the value and price. The cracks in the paint are a bad sign, there is also chain damage to the right outer chainstay behind the crank. this merits a thorough inspection of the frame. You should look for wheel rub, bottom bracket damage, and play in the head tube.
I would only offer 200 bucks for the frame. The components and wheels for me personally have no value. I would upgrade those if i bought the bike. for the whole bike as is maybe 300 bucks.
Not a bad price given how prices are higher in the SF Bay Area. The extra wheels don’t add much value since they are pretty old and mismatched. I’d offer $400 or wait for something in better condition to come along. It will most likely need some work to get running given it’s sat long and was probably on a trainer for a while before then.
Definitely check for stuck seatposts, dried out brake pads, old tires.
Decent deal