If you pay $300 for this I will personally come steal it from you.
KKJUN on
I think that’s a fair price.
Bike has been upgraded recently (those shifters are new), which indicates the seller knows what they’re doing and has maintained this somewhat decently. I’m not liking that saddle (contrary to popular belief, wide and soft doesn’t actually mean comfortable), but that can be changed easily.
Be aware that this is a pretty old bike, you’re buying this for the retro cool factor as well. You’d probably be able to get a newer, non-Bianchi bike for the same money.
Also, does it fit you?
No_Zookeepergame3914 on
There is something about that seat being in that bike that greatly disturbs me
moijk on
That is a 2002 era eros, an entry level bike. If the year was 2008, $300 would be a good price. Now in 2024 on the other hand – not at all. Now I’m afraid I would suggest something around $30, but I would suggest you to look elsewhere.
8erren on
I just bought a similar welded steel frame Bianchi. I got frustrated with the awful comms from the seller and lowballed them as I was set to walk away..
They accepted so I just got a similar bike for 120€.
Mine has a full Campagnolo Mirage group set in really nice original condition which is worth more than what I paid for the whole bike. The Mavic rims are just a bonus.
Yours has nicer original decals than mine and what looks like a bit of a mismatched group set. The brakes are Veloce and I’m not sure what those brake-shifters are . You’ve also got Deda bars and a Bianchi signed stem.
All these bits and pieces mean you probably wouldn’t lose money were you to buy this bike and part it out. But you’re not buying ready to install components, you are buying a built bike.
I’d be looking to haggle the price down a bit. Probably not as low as I bought mine for but nearer to $200.
These welded steel frames are not really desirable but I’ve had some concerning wobbles in the wind in my lite alloy Bianchi. I wanted something that feels less twitchy and more planted to the road. These frames are not light by any stretch but my test ride around the city felt good.
WhatsUPdudeZ on
Hah I noticed that one last night you must be in the Dallas area.
I would pass there’s so many better low ball options.
ForwardAssist65 on
Even being a Bianchi with some upgrades it’s over priced for what it is. Also if this bike fits you the way it is set up it is too small for you, the seat post is way to high and the stem at too high an angle. I’d look elsewhere.
Bulucbasci on
PANTANI
BUY!! BUY NOW!!
notLennyD on
From a collector perspective, this is a good price for an apparently well-maintained classic.
For a new rider. I would look at more modern options. It also looks like the tires on this bike haven’t been used for a while, so factor in some more money on top of that $300 for new tubes/tires and possible installation if you’re not comfortable swapping them out yourself.
The used market is saturated with entry-level bikes that people bought during COVID, which is really driving down used bike prices.
The best deals on used road bikes right now, IMO, are rim brake bikes from around 2015. You can find some pretty high-end bikes in the $500-$1k range. To get a bike with a comparable spec level new would cost around $2.5k-$3.5k.
Xxmeow123 on
I like the steel Bianchi and an Eros was my favorite bike to ride for a few years
The frame looks designed for a short person that could make it a great buy, if it fits, or a terrible buy because you’ll want a bigger frame soon.
I like to suggest trying out a few bikes at a local bike shop when a newbie. Then you can get a much better sense of what to look for.
Otter-Tails on
As someone who sells a lot of stuff on eBay, this bike is worth it for that amount. It has a Campagnolo groupset (looks like 9 speed, probably Mirage). The components would go for about 300, plus the value of the frame, plus this bike is fully assembled and presumably tuned up and ready to ride. It’s a decent price. If it fits you, I would go for it.
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If you pay $300 for this I will personally come steal it from you.
I think that’s a fair price.
Bike has been upgraded recently (those shifters are new), which indicates the seller knows what they’re doing and has maintained this somewhat decently. I’m not liking that saddle (contrary to popular belief, wide and soft doesn’t actually mean comfortable), but that can be changed easily.
Be aware that this is a pretty old bike, you’re buying this for the retro cool factor as well. You’d probably be able to get a newer, non-Bianchi bike for the same money.
Also, does it fit you?
There is something about that seat being in that bike that greatly disturbs me
That is a 2002 era eros, an entry level bike. If the year was 2008, $300 would be a good price. Now in 2024 on the other hand – not at all. Now I’m afraid I would suggest something around $30, but I would suggest you to look elsewhere.
I just bought a similar welded steel frame Bianchi. I got frustrated with the awful comms from the seller and lowballed them as I was set to walk away..
They accepted so I just got a similar bike for 120€.
Mine has a full Campagnolo Mirage group set in really nice original condition which is worth more than what I paid for the whole bike. The Mavic rims are just a bonus.
Yours has nicer original decals than mine and what looks like a bit of a mismatched group set. The brakes are Veloce and I’m not sure what those brake-shifters are . You’ve also got Deda bars and a Bianchi signed stem.
All these bits and pieces mean you probably wouldn’t lose money were you to buy this bike and part it out. But you’re not buying ready to install components, you are buying a built bike.
I’d be looking to haggle the price down a bit. Probably not as low as I bought mine for but nearer to $200.
These welded steel frames are not really desirable but I’ve had some concerning wobbles in the wind in my lite alloy Bianchi. I wanted something that feels less twitchy and more planted to the road. These frames are not light by any stretch but my test ride around the city felt good.
Hah I noticed that one last night you must be in the Dallas area.
I would pass there’s so many better low ball options.
Even being a Bianchi with some upgrades it’s over priced for what it is. Also if this bike fits you the way it is set up it is too small for you, the seat post is way to high and the stem at too high an angle. I’d look elsewhere.
PANTANI
BUY!! BUY NOW!!
From a collector perspective, this is a good price for an apparently well-maintained classic.
For a new rider. I would look at more modern options. It also looks like the tires on this bike haven’t been used for a while, so factor in some more money on top of that $300 for new tubes/tires and possible installation if you’re not comfortable swapping them out yourself.
The used market is saturated with entry-level bikes that people bought during COVID, which is really driving down used bike prices.
The best deals on used road bikes right now, IMO, are rim brake bikes from around 2015. You can find some pretty high-end bikes in the $500-$1k range. To get a bike with a comparable spec level new would cost around $2.5k-$3.5k.
I like the steel Bianchi and an Eros was my favorite bike to ride for a few years
The frame looks designed for a short person that could make it a great buy, if it fits, or a terrible buy because you’ll want a bigger frame soon.
I like to suggest trying out a few bikes at a local bike shop when a newbie. Then you can get a much better sense of what to look for.
As someone who sells a lot of stuff on eBay, this bike is worth it for that amount. It has a Campagnolo groupset (looks like 9 speed, probably Mirage). The components would go for about 300, plus the value of the frame, plus this bike is fully assembled and presumably tuned up and ready to ride. It’s a decent price. If it fits you, I would go for it.