Hello everyone!
I need your collective wisdom and an honest assessment of the resale value of my speed demon. I've switched to a Specialized gravel bike now, for reasons… Nah, it's just more fun for me. And I want to sell my Colnago now, but I have no clue what it's still worth.
I bought it used myself a year ago and I'm selling it again now. Here's the setup:
Frame: Colnago V3 Groupset/Chainring/Cassette/Crank/Disc brake: Shimano 105 Mechanical Year: 2022
Its really just like brand new and I have handled it with great care. Please give me your honest assessment! THANKS!!
by NoPianist5078
2 Comments
A) Location matters.
B) Provide the other photos.
List around 75% of [MSRP](https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/colnago-v3-disc-shimano-105-12spd-road-bike) and expect some negotiation down near 66%-55%. In the US listing something like $2800, expected minimum price $2500-2050. Pictures really sell the bike. The one photo you provide is poor. If you don’t have a phone with a great camera, see if you can get help from a friend with an iPhone, flagship Samsung ex S25, Pixel, or a digital camera. Pick a spot with good lighting preferably natural light, not backlit, solid color, dark background (white bike, white background will cause contrast problems). Take off any accessories not included in the sale, bags, pedals, helmet, etc. If you do include these it can be difficult to get much value from addons. If it has had a recent service (~90d) note that, it is 200+ Euro/USD in value. If there is anything notable that has been swapped out, like tires (GP5Ks, Corsa Pros) note that. For example https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/4093300/ and https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/4127262/ are good listings.
If you are in the Northern Hemisphere with poor weather bike sales can be slow until the weather improves. If you want it gone now you will need to be more aggressive with the price.