Originally Posted by oldbobcat
I wasn't trying to be a snob, I was looking out for the OP's fiduciary interests. It's a 12-year old entry-level road bike with entry level components.
What would you pay for a 12-year-old Trek 1000?
I did NOT think that you were trying to be a snob ...
I was just wanted to note that aluminum (
in particular) & steel frames are more than adequate for most of us ...
BTW. Although the pulleys show a lot of wear, I don't quite know how you could tell the condition of the bike at the "hand-off" based on the picture!
As far as a 12 year old Trek 1000 (
presuming the frame is the right size for the rider AND the condition is subjectively good-to-very-good) ...
- frame-and-fork (+ headset) ... $100 +/-
- wheels/tires ... $60+
- non-shifter components (derailleurs/cassette/handlebar/saddle/seatpost/etc.) ... $120 +/-
- SORA shifters ... $65+ (which would be sold on eBay & replaced with a set of 10-speed Campagnolo shifters!!!)
So, that's roughly $345 ...
If the pedals AND shoes were included, then that could certainly be another $50+ ...
Now, I realize that the DEALER COST could have been
OR was probably as-low-as-or-lower-than $350 for the bike when it was new, but most of us don't have the luxury of paying only the dealer cost ...
so, I hope you will grant that your perspective is different, and vice-versa.