The hopelessly overpriced bicycle thread..!!Mod warning - no stolen bike discussion!!

magicbastarder

wow.
even in 2016 that was €600 cheaper than he claims he paid.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ie/defy-2-2016

magicbastarder

it's the 2010 model, so not the seven year old bike he suggests:
https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/giant-defy-2-review-3/

plus, carbon frame?

Cetyl Palmitate

200 for the pump/helmet/saddle combo seems just a tad over priced!

The frame itself is actually easy on the eye considering it's vintage. Dare I say better looking that the current Contend 2 which would be it's 2020 counterpart in terms of spec.

at1withmyself

magicbastarder wrote: »

plus, carbon frame?

I noticed that too, that's some serious bs in that ad!

Eamonnator

I notice in the comments, that it's fairly light, 5.25 lbs.

CantGetNoSleep

Not overpriced but there is a bike for sale near me where the seller says "I won't respond to ridiculous offers or messages asking what is your last price". His asking price is "make an offer".

Wouldn't mind but the bike is missing shifters, derailleurs and chainset so not even easy to put a value on it.

De Bhál

magicbastarder wrote: »

wow.
even in 2016 that was €600 cheaper than he claims he paid.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ie/defy-2-2016

Also says bike was never used but the bar tape up near the hoods look well worn

Trekker09

It's been withdrawn. Looking at the sellers feedback, he has all positive feedback so I think he genuinely genuinely didn't know too much about the true value of the bike and the other items. It's a cracking bike but only at the right price point.

Mr. Grieves

Overpriced, or maybe not...

magicbastarder

um. lots of questions.

Mr. Grieves

magicbastarder wrote: »

um. lots of questions.

"Any photos of the tear on the saddle?"

zindicato

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/giant-tcr-road-bike/23128073

2006 model but only 5 years old according to the owner....

MojoMaker

In fairness he didn't say he bought it new 5 years ago.

Anyway, sold I see. Unlikely at that price though

iwillhtfu

Sure it's nice and has some very nice parts but €9500 :eek: when will the madness stop.

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/cervelo-r5-2018-54/19411819

Trekker09

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Sure it's nice and has some very nice parts but €9500 :eek: when will the madness stop.

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/cervelo-r5-2018-54/19411819

Crazy. I nearly pulled the trigger on one a few months back from a shop for just over €4K new with full guarantee with similar spec. I backed off when I read about the BB issues with the R5s.

07Lapierre

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Sure it's nice and has some very nice parts but €9500 :eek: when will the madness stop.

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/cervelo-r5-2018-54/19411819

Be interesting to see what it sells for (if it sells at all)

iwillhtfu

07Lapierre wrote: »

Be interesting to see what it sells for (if it sells at all)

I'm thinking at that price point it may not be a voluntary sale and he has priced it not to sell

Kop Idol

http://www.adverts.ie/23786673

This one isn't really about the price of the bike but more about the major selling point mentioned (and backed up by a screenshot no less). It doesn't actually come with this technology but the upgrade is available it seems.

BTW: If you're genuinely taken by this I also have some magic beans you may be interested in.

fat bloke

Not a bike, just a wheelset.


https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/lightweight-meilenstein-special-edition-wheelset/28252546?campaign=3


So.... chipped, marked, buckled AND punctured, only 950 euro.

Faaaaackin 'elllll

iwillhtfu

fat bloke wrote: »

Not a bike, just a wheelset.


https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/lightweight-meilenstein-special-edition-wheelset/28252546?campaign=3


So.... chipped, marked, buckled AND punctured, only 950 euro.

Faaaaackin 'elllll

I'd say they're fake as fook and who the hell puts a gatorskin tyre on a set on meilenstein wheels. :eek:

I think the spokes are usually carbon also if I'm not mistaken.

ballyharpat

iwillhtfu wrote: »

I'd say they're fake as fook and who the hell puts a gatorskin tyre on a set on meilenstein wheels. :eek:

I think the spokes are usually carbon also if I'm not mistaken.

I can vouch that theyre real, but man they are beateb to crap :eek:

the spokes etc are carbon, but they were given a white coating by the manufacturer.

iwillhtfu

ballyharpat wrote: »

I can vouch that theyre real, but man they are beateb to crap :eek:

the spokes etc are carbon, but they were given a white coating by the manufacturer.

That's mad they look rusted in those pics. I would be reluctant to ride those wheels brand new it would be like riding on egg shells but second hand and in that condition not a chance.

at1withmyself

I think I can trump that one (although is it the same set?)

https://www.adverts.ie/bike-wheels/lightweight-carbon-special-edition-road-bicycle-wheels/23770487

fat bloke wrote: »

Not a bike, just a wheelset.


https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/lightweight-meilenstein-special-edition-wheelset/28252546?campaign=3


So.... chipped, marked, buckled AND punctured, only 950 euro.

Faaaaackin 'elllll

iwillhtfu

Another reason for the sale is that they're absolutely bunched and at least on of them is destined for a catastrophic failure.

Not the same set or at least pics taken at different stages of their rough as hell lives.

Flaccus

Kop Idol wrote: »

http://www.adverts.ie/23786673

This one isn't really about the price of the bike but more about the major selling point mentioned (and backed up by a screenshot no less). It doesn't actually come with this technology but the upgrade is available it seems.

BTW: If you're genuinely taken by this I also have some magic beans you may be interested in.

"The gears are Shimano 105 and have the option of bluetooth gear selection"

Pure BS. Only SRAM etap uses a proprietry form of bluetooth for gear selction. Surpised noone has called him on it. Of course you always have option to change the groupset to etap. Maybe that's what he meant. Or maybe he got confused and was referring to using the buttons on the top of the shimano di2 shifters to control the gears. Nope that's not it either, as not bluetooth. So just lies.

Trekker09

Flaccus wrote: »

"The gears are Shimano 105 and have the option of bluetooth gear selection"

Pure BS. Only SRAM etap uses a proprietry form of bluetooth for gear selction. Surpised noone has called him on it. Of course you always have option to change the groupset to etap. Maybe that's what he meant. Or maybe he got confused and was referring to using the buttons on the top of the shimano di2 shifters to control the gears. Nope that's not it either, as not bluetooth. So just lies.

I wonder is he getting mixed up with the cadence sensor?

and still ricky villa

Trekker09 wrote: »

I wonder is he getting mixed up with the cadence sensor?

Comments updated yesterday after someone asked how the bluetooth worked:
"you have to download an app to your phone. I've never personally used the feature but I have watched several videos on it on YouTube. One of its features is it learns your routes and will automatically select the right gear for you, pretty man actually lol"

Rechuchote

07Lapierre wrote: »

Be interesting to see what it sells for (if it sells at all)

I think this is an Adverts thing to get round the rule that you have to take an offer that's at your set price, even if someone offers more. You see people advertising the equivalent of "Bottle of hair oil, €5,000" and then selling it for a fiver.

fat bloke

What in the name of God is the story with that saddle?