Adrian I have no idea who you are. You're going to find a better way to talk to me right now.
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:09:23 PM UTC-7 Adrian wrote: > @ Joe.. Kinda beat on? It's got a few paint chips, no dents. Specc'd with > Paul components, Phil parts and silver brand parts AND it's a discontinued > frame in a popular color. Also comes with a dynamo wheel set. For you to > say it's not a steal and just a fair price is comical. > > On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:30:55 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> That Cheviot is kinda beat on. The price is fair, not a steal. >> >> As for yours the price may be a tad high but I don't think you're being a >> lunatic about it. It sounds to me like you would take a reasonable offer, >> asking prices are starting points. >> >> Joe Bernard >> >> On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:16:04 PM UTC-7 Ben Miller wrote: >> >>> Ah, I looked right past that Roadini on the Rad Bazaar because of the >>> photo! Whoever that is should change it, haha. >>> >>> Never used Facebook Marketplace to sell or buy anything. Are prices >>> there generally cheaper? That Cheviot is seems like a steal. >>> On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:08:45 PM UTC-7 Adrian wrote: >>> >>>> Took a few minutes at most. >>>> >>>> >>>> https://radbazaar.theradavist.com/listing/fTkHvYMAT4XwJ1cH8zSU?category=undefined&subcategory=undefined >>>> *$900 >>>> for a complete frameset with bb/headset/brakes* >>>> >>>> >>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1001750564718421/?rdid=7YQxPRCkW4X71Bay&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1FqENJhdPs%2F# >>>> *$1500 >>>> clem/cheviot* >>>> >>>> >>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1364453811673433/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post >>>> >>>> *$2000 Hillborne* >>>> On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:59:06 PM UTC-7 Ben Miller wrote: >>>> >>>>> I dunno... I'm not very good at pricing things out. But it seems like >>>>> a fair price. Maybe just a touch high. >>>>> >>>>> I think you were right with the $1900 comparison to a new one (1750 >>>>> F/F/HS/SP + 250 Shipping - ~100 HS/SP) And I was unable to find any of >>>>> the >>>>> listings that Adrian mentioned (I see a $3500 Platty frame and $3600 Toyo >>>>> Atlantis complete on Ebay; And a $2850 Platty and $2200 Rosco both >>>>> completes on Rad Bazaar) Personally, I always expect complete bikes to be >>>>> discounted more because I assume half the components aren't needed or >>>>> wanted. But a frame is a frame and either someone wants it or not. >>>>> >>>>> It probably just depends on how long you are willing to wait on it. >>>>> It's only the start of Spring, so half the country might not be thinking >>>>> about bike riding at the moment. Maybe if you want it moved now, throw in >>>>> the headset for free? >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:22:13 PM UTC-7 [email protected] >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Adrain, I appreciate the feedback. >>>>>> >>>>>> I forgot about the bb and seat post that came with it, and will amend >>>>>> the description. Thanks for that. >>>>>> >>>>>> I rode the Larkin (Dreamer) that came up here, and while it was a >>>>>> screaming deal, it didn't end up coming with the fork. It also didn't >>>>>> sell >>>>>> for $500, the owner sold it for $900. >>>>>> >>>>>> Dave >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:39:08 PM UTC-7 Adrian wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> To add to that, yours will not come with a seatpost either. So if >>>>>>> you're going to factor in the "(In the fall a new Hillborne is approx >>>>>>> $1,900 when you factor in tax and shipping!)" also factor in the cost >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> labor to install/purchase a new headset and purchase a new seatpost. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:34:59 PM UTC-7 Adrian Lara wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> You're asking for too much. There's 2 or 3 Rivendell bikes located >>>>>>>> in your area that are selling for $1500-2000 (theres a $1500 clem, >>>>>>>> $2000 >>>>>>>> hillborne, $1400 quickbeam on ebay) as *completes.* I see a few >>>>>>>> framesets on pinkbike, rad bazaar etc etc going for $900 and those are >>>>>>>> new. >>>>>>>> You have a used bike in a very soft market. You're basically charging >>>>>>>> full >>>>>>>> retail for a used frameset that won't come with a headset or bottom >>>>>>>> bracket, literally just frame and fork. It's also a frame thats >>>>>>>> continuously in production. Unless someone REALLY wants an orange one, >>>>>>>> they >>>>>>>> can always wait til the next run of bikes for arguably better colors. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Also, I don't agree with Joe on the tax season thing. You just >>>>>>>> overpriced your bike, it's a tale as old as time. You'll never get >>>>>>>> what you >>>>>>>> put into it. Plus you live in LA, I just saw a Larkin made in USA >>>>>>>> frameset >>>>>>>> sell for $500 a week ago there. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:12:05 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I think it's just a soft market right now. You may have better >>>>>>>>> luck in a month when tax refunds are in. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Joe Bernard >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:23:21 PM UTC-7 [email protected] >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> All! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I'd love some feedback on my frame/fork pricing. I've had minimal >>>>>>>>>> offers, which is slightly surprising. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Do you think the price I'm asking is crazy? I feel like Riv's >>>>>>>>>> keep their value pretty well. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Dave >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:55:52 AM UTC-7 Dave wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> [image: IMG_3840.JPG][image: IMG_3839.JPG][image: >>>>>>>>>>> IMG_3838.jpg][image: >>>>>>>>>>> IMG_3837.JPG][image: IMG_3836.JPG][image: IMG_3835.JPG][image: >>>>>>>>>>> IMG_3834.JPG][image: IMG_3833.JPG][image: IMG_3832.JPG] >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Hello! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> It looks like I should be getting a new 53cm Atlantis and want >>>>>>>>>>> to do a parts swap from my Hillborne. It's in great shape, with >>>>>>>>>>> only a few >>>>>>>>>>> small paint nicks and one chip on the back side of the fork bridge. >>>>>>>>>>> No >>>>>>>>>>> chain slap or dents, rust or damage. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I purchased it from Golden Saddle in June of 2021 and have been >>>>>>>>>>> riding it locally since. Only selling to help fund the Atlantis >>>>>>>>>>> frame. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I'm also potentially interested in selling the 700c wheels >>>>>>>>>>> because the Atlantis is 650b. They're White Industries with H+ Son >>>>>>>>>>> anodized >>>>>>>>>>> grey TB14's built with double butted spokes. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Let me know if you have any questions. It's still together if >>>>>>>>>>> you're local and wanna try it out. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> $1,500 frame & forkpicked up in Los Angeles >>>>>>>>>>> or >>>>>>>>>>> $1,625 w/ King headset picked up in Los Angeles >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I'm happy to ship if you're into paying for it. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> (In the fall a new Hillborne is approx $1,900 when you factor in >>>>>>>>>>> tax and shipping!) >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Dave >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/dd60ac1d-167b-4480-a79d-8e555e930a90n%40googlegroups.com.
