FS: Focus Mares 2009 cyclocross bike, size 54 (price drop: €600)

Lumen

I'll post pics when I get a chance, but since the cross season is approaching I thought I'd get it up ASAP.

I bought this bike last Christmas for a close family member. He has ridden it a couple of times, pottering around on the pavements, before deciding he hated drop bars and was uncomfortable, and he prefers his BMX, and it's just soooooo unfair. I have ridden it twice, one on off-road trails and once in the snow, and found it brilliant. But it's not an ideal size for me.

It's basically in as-new condition, apart from a scuff somewhere (can't remember where, will photograph it).

Would suit rider 5'7-5'9" according to the Wiggle size guide, although I'm 6ft and didn't find it uncomfortable.

It will be replaced by a hardtail mountain bike, or maybe even a full susser; my powers of persuasion are weak with this one.

Asking price: €600. It cost £744 new. The current Wiggle price is €944.49 with Platinum discount level.

Spec (from Wiggle):

Top Features of the Focus Mares 2009

* 6061 Alloy Cyclocross Frameset
* Shimano 105 Groupset
* Mudguard/Pannier eyes on frame and fork
* Double bottle cage bosses
* FSA Gossamer Pro Chainset
* Compact gearing 50/34 front 12-27 rear
* Tektro V-brakes
* Tektro cyclocross extra brake levers
* Concept SL 2800 wheelset
* Schwalbe Racing Ralph tyres
* Concept Seatpost
* FSA Bars and Stem

Raam

2cm bigger and I'd be all over it

osnola ibax

I have to say that is a gorgeous looking bike.

kensutz

I may be interested in this. Damn redundancy cheque better come fast

DirkVoodoo

Yes, if I too had money I would make an offer....argh!

I can at least be content in the fact that Lumen will probably be selling lots of nice kit for years to come and I can bid on these future hand-me-downs.

G'Luck with the sale!

Lumen

kensutz wrote: »

I may be interested in this. Damn redundancy cheque better come fast

Cool, PM me if you want to pop round for a look/spin. I was plannning to post pics last night but had to work late.

kensutz

Will do, I'll be in Dublin a lot over the next few weeks and then permanently.

Greyspoke

Hmmm! Just spotted this....very tempting - where can it be seen?

Lumen

Greyspoke wrote: »

Hmmm! Just spotted this....very tempting - where can it be seen?

I'm in Clonsilla. PM me if you want to arrange a viewing.

Greyspoke

Will do. Thanks for that.

macadam

Is it still for sale,Lumen

Lumen

Yes, but there's a boardsie coming round tonight to see it.

Is that you? I'm not sure. I get confused with everybody having two names

edit: no, I think it's Greyspoke.

macadam

No its not me, i was with you before ,fluid trainer.

Let me know if its not sold, and I will call to you saturday.

maca

Lumen

macadam wrote: »

Let me know if its not sold, and I will call to you saturday.

Not sold. I did clean it last night, but it was too dark to photograph.

Lumen

Pics showing general condition, scuff on chainstay and small scratches on top of forks.

Lumen

Price now includes Shimano PD-M540 SPD pedals, bought from Wiggle in Dec 08, currently €69.

SunshineCyclist

I'm interested but,

Have two concerns.

1: I'm only 5 ft five - am i too small??
2: Would you be able to post to Kerry and how much to do just that?

Thanks.

Lumen

SunshineCyclist wrote: »

I'm interested but,

Have two concerns.

1: I'm only 5 ft five - am i too small??
2: Would you be able to post to Kerry and how much to do just that?

Thanks.

Of course you're not too small, but the bike is too big! The Wiggle size guide suggests a size 52 for riders between 5'5-5'7".

They still have size 52s in stock though, if you wanted a new one.

SunshineCyclist

Pity, it's a good deal. Thanks!

scottreynolds

Lumen wrote: »

Price drop: €650.

I need to clear some space...

When you get to 400 call me .. I have space

Lumen

scottreynolds wrote: »

When you get to 400 call me .. I have space

LOL. For that price I could have spent £175 on a Uncle John frame that fitted me and swapped the parts over.

Damn it, why didn't I do that?

scottreynolds

350

Greyspoke

Just noticed there's a guy on mtbireland.com looking for a cx bike - might be worth contacting him.

columbus_66

Hi Lumen,

I am interested in this if it fits me. I am looking for a CX bike with fender\rack mounts. would you take €500 for it if it fits?

Lumen

columbus_66 wrote: »

would you take €500 for it if it fits?

Not at this stage, sorry.

columbus_66

No worries, keep me in mind. If it's any help I wouldn't need the pedals or the chainset if its 172.5mm, probably not the bars, stem, seatpost, saddle either! In fact I just really want the frame?

Lumen

columbus_66 wrote: »

No worries, keep me in mind. If it's any help I wouldn't need the pedals or the chainset if its 172.5mm, probably not the bars, stem, seatpost, saddle either! In fact I just really want the frame?

Aaaah, then we might be able to come to some arrangement, since the only reason I want to sell it is because the frame doesn't fit me.

How much can you offer for the frame? Do you want the forks also? Will you be doing the build yourself?

short circuit

Hi Lumen .. considering that you are considering breaking up the bike ... would you take an offer on the pedals ... how much would you be looking for? And do you have the cleats for them as well.

Lumen

short circuit wrote: »

Hi Lumen .. considering that you are considering breaking up the bike ... would you take an offer on the pedals ... how much would you be looking for? And do you have the cleats for them as well.

Yes, I have the cleats, but I may well keep the pedals, if not I'll give you first refusal.

columbus_66

Hi Lumen,

I can offer you €300 for the frame and fork. I have a Specialized cross fork but it wouldn't match the frame colour.

Lumen

columbus_66 wrote: »

Hi Lumen,

I can offer you €300 for the frame and fork. I have a Specialized cross fork but it wouldn't match the frame colour.

Apologies for the delay, I've been mulling over your offer.

The problem with breaking this is that I'll feel compelled to build up the parts into a new bike, and the whole point of me selling it is to free up space for my new TT rig.

However, I found the original invoice, and it cost less than I remembered, so have corrected the pricing on my original post and reduced the asking price to €600. This follows my "25% loss when it leaves the showroom" depreciation model, plus a few more quid knocked off for the chainstay scuff.

However, the current new price for the last couple of small sizes is €944.49 with platinum discounts, so €600 represents a 36% saving over the current new price for what's essentially a brand new bike.

columbus_66

Hi, I'll go back to my original offer of €500, I think that is a fair price as it's last year's model already as the 2010 stock is for sale. Let me know soon as I am looking at other bikes and I can have that cash to you tonight or tomorrow?

t0mm

If you do decide to split it up I'll take the wheels off your hands.

Lumen

columbus_66 wrote: »

Hi, I'll go back to my original offer of €500, I think that is a fair price as it's last year's model already as the 2010 stock is for sale. Let me know soon as I am looking at other bikes and I can have that cash to you tonight or tomorrow?

The equivalent 2010 model is €1,049.56. The last of the 2009 models (52 size) is €944.49.

Whilst 50% depreciation might be arguable for a well used bike, this bike has only been ridden a couple of times.

Because I'm exceedingly keen to shift it and avoid a divorce, I could meet you halfway at €550.

columbus_66

€525 and you have a deal, I have cash waiting?

Lumen

columbus_66 wrote: »

€525 and you have a deal, I have cash waiting?

I think €550 is more than reasonable.

RobFowl

Have to sat thats a hell of a bike for that money. If I hadn't got a cross bike I'd have offered the original asking

columbus_66

I'm afraid that's all I can offer at the moment. Like I said I don't really need the parts on it, it is the frame I am after. I would like to close on this deal tonight?

Lumen

columbus_66 wrote: »

I'm afraid that's all I can offer at the moment. Like I said I don't really need the parts on it, it is the frame I am after. I would like to close on this deal tonight?

Sorry

columbus_66

what about €525 and you keep the pedals?

Lumen

columbus_66 wrote: »

what about €525 and you keep the pedals?

Deal.

columbus_66

Cool, pm with your mobile and I'll go over tonight if that's ok?

niceonetom

Wow. Serious bargain there.

Lumen

Bike sold.

columbus_66

Nice bike Lumen, it was a pleasure doing business with you. I am looking forward to gettting it all setup for my winter training with proper mudguards for once. I might be taking all the finishing kit off including the wheels if anyone is interested for €225? It has Shimano 105 10speed levers and an FSA 50\34 compact chainset 170mm cranks.

t0mm

I'd be interested in just the wheels if the price is right...

columbus_66

Hi Tomm, The only thing about the wheels is they are not a matching pair. The rear one is the original one ie a 105 hub, and the front one is from a Specialized Tricross with an Alexa rim and a black no name hub. You can have them both with the cross tyres and 105 10sp cassette for €75. They are hardly used.

blorg

@columbus_66- I'll take the wheels at asking price.

t0mm

That sounds fair, I'll take them for that. PM'd you with my contact details.

blorg

Oi! I'm claiming first offering of asking here!

Checking the rules:

uberwolf wrote:

6. Asking price rules
* Whoever offers the Asking price first gets first refusal.
* The Asking price is the last price that the Seller has requested for the item.
* After the Asking price is met, no user may offer "beyond" this; they may, however, continue to offer that Asking price in case that the first to offer drops out.

t0mm

I was the one that asked about them first! Before the bike was even sold by Lumen even! And his post was addressed to me! I'll leave to the mods to decide but I do find it a little unfair, especially as I intentionally avoided going by PM only...