How much is this bike worth?

[-Adam-]

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Hello, I need to sell this bike, but am struggling to come up with an appropriate value for it.

My heart says £600+, but then I look around and see what deals you can get on brand new bikes and my head begins to think somewhat less!

So, does anyone have a value in mind for this bike? It's a medium sized Giant TCR, DT swiss wheels on Ultegra hubs, Ultegra/105 components.

All opinions welcome!

Adam

[Jon H]

No idea, but you'd probably get more if you strip it down and sell all the parts individually on eBay.

[Dombo]

Use 50% of original new price as start point and go from there?

£450-500?

Trouble with selling it in bits is you'll be left with the frame, and there a squillions of Giant frames.

If you go via ebay be precise eg exactly what DT Swiss rims are they? Highlight anything special that wouldn't be standard and mention its individual cost eg if it's a 70-quid saddle. You might get lucky as people get carried away on ebay - eg I sold a well-used mtb XT chainset for the same as Evans were offering them new in their Sale.

[Andrew G]

I'd have thought the strip and ebay route may be the best for returns as well, although you've got to factor in hassle and any cost of packing bits and pieces.