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

dvntie · 15-05-2019 9:10pm

1200 for 10 speed tiagra and 105
At least its "full carbon"
http://www.adverts.ie/17879198

15-05-2019 9:16pm

Is it me or do the bars look absolutely huge on that?

Torres09 · 15-05-2019 10:15pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Is it me or do the bars look absolutely huge on that?

Everything about that set up looks wrong (maybe it's perfect for the owner) the saddle position looks off, braking using the levers in that position looks like it could be awkward to say the least...

iwillhtfu · 15-05-2019 10:47pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Is it me or do the bars look absolutely huge on that?

It looks like he's taken the pics with a fish eye lens or something not a completely terrible asking price though to be fair.

16-05-2019 12:40am

iwillhtfu wrote: »

It looks like he's taken the pics with a fish eye lens or something not a completely terrible asking price though to be fair.

The price is likely based on the Mavik cosmic wheels which likely cost as much as the bike if bought the same year the bike was issued. If not and my memory serves that bike could be got for less than 1k in halfords on sale and was a bargain at the time 2016/17

ciarsciars · 16-08-2019 10:40pm

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/enik-classic-1970s-road-bike-original-condition/18617491

The comments from 'strangers' in the ad are hilarious. I'm still not sure if it's a wind up though? Is it?

Darkglasses · 17-08-2019 8:59am

ciarsciars wrote: »

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/enik-classic-1970s-road-bike-original-condition/18617491

The comments from 'strangers' in the ad are hilarious. I'm still not sure if it's a wind up though? Is it?

"Hope I find somebody who appreciates this bike like I do"

Doesn't even clean the layer of **** off the cassette

hesker · 17-08-2019 10:25am

It’s a low end heavy steel bike with cheap components. Worth about €50 if the bb didn’t need to be replaced.

LOL. Comments are all from the seller.

ED E · 18-08-2019 10:22pm

Advertising on a profile that clearly has lots of bikes that you're going on holidays may not be the wisest either.

Trekker09 · 09-11-2019 4:23pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/accounts/messages/conversation/14686149

4k for a well used S5? Poster other ads are pricey too

Oberkon · 09-11-2019 4:28pm

Trekker09 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/accounts/messages/conversation/14686149

4k for a well used S5? Poster other ads are pricey too

They certainly have some of the most overpriced cycling stuff I’ve seen
The filthy looking Sidi shoes for 200€ !!

Eamonnator · 09-11-2019 4:43pm

Oberkon wrote: »

They certainly have some of the most overpriced cycling stuff I’ve seen
The filthy looking Sidi shoes for 200€ !!

The seller has a different name than the name on the Giro helmet.

Trekker09 · 22-04-2020 9:27pm

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/giant-road-bike-for-sale/20184582

Seems a bit excessive. No details on model and spec either

at1withmyself · 22-04-2020 10:00pm

Trekker09 wrote: »

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/giant-road-bike-for-sale/20184582

Seems a bit excessive. No details on model and spec either

In fairness its an "Ali" frame. Madness price alright...

22-04-2020 10:36pm

He went to great lengths to show the Dura Ace pedals, lipstick on a pig if ever I saw it

CantGetNoSleep · 23-04-2020 8:51am

Imagine parting with two and a half grand of your hard earned cash and getting that bar tape. I'm looking for a new bike with Ultegra Di2 disc and budget isn't much higher than asking on that.

Is it just me that expects to see an Olympic bike every time this thread gets bumped though?

Trekker09 · 23-04-2020 9:02am

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Imagine parting with two and a half grand of your hard earned cash and getting that bar tape. I'm looking for a new bike with Ultegra Di2 disc and budget isn't much higher than asking on that.

Is it just me that expects to see an Olympic bike every time this thread gets bumped though?

Ah the Olympic bike! The one with the 8k frame and 'once off' wheels that he bought on Adverts for 300 beer vouchers

:D:D

magicbastarder · 23-04-2020 9:05am

i've asked a question about that giant. will be interesting to see what the response is.

Trekker09 · 23-04-2020 9:11am

magicbastarder wrote: »

i've asked a question about that giant. will be interesting to see what the response is.

He's only joined Adverts on Monday. It'll be interesting to see if he responds

magicbastarder · 23-04-2020 9:31am

he's responded, and he clearly doesn't know till he has the bike in front of him.

Mr. Cats · 23-04-2020 10:56am

magicbastarder wrote: »

he's responded, and he clearly doesn't know till he has the bike in front of him.

Think it’s one of these - 2014 but with upgraded wheels, pedals, cranks and bar tape

https://forums.mtbr.com/cyclocross/my-new-2014-giant-tcx-slr-2-a-885113.html

joey100 · 23-04-2020 11:06am

Yep, looks like an older TCX alright, can be bought new for around 1600 euro.

tonytiger81 · 23-04-2020 3:04pm

Does he supply the oven gloves or do you bring your own?

magicbastarder · 25-04-2020 3:19pm

he's updated the details, it's 2015, and kitted out with 105. you'd buy a bike new of similar spec for a grand.

Trekker09 · 25-04-2020 3:26pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

he's updated the details, it's 2015, and kitted out with 105. you'd buy a bike new of similar spec for a grand.

The zipp wheels would be worth a few bob though, bit surely nowhere near a 2.5k value

Eamonnator · 25-04-2020 6:09pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

he's updated the details, it's 2015, and kitted out with 105. you'd buy a bike new of similar spec for a grand.

tell him "he's dreaming'"

Trekker09 · 29-04-2020 10:51am

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/elite-directo-x-smart-turbo-trainer/20226322

OK, not a bike as such, but I really hope he gets stuck with it.

Weepsie · 29-04-2020 10:53am

Not a bike, but someone is trying to sell an elite directo for €1100

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/elite-directo-x-smart-turbo-trainer/20226322.

Lovely bit of profiteering there.

I also saw a shop in the UK trying to sell a used Elite Muin for £550 quid. It was not worth that new

magicbastarder · 29-04-2020 10:54am

has anyone ever seen Weepsie and Trekker09 in the same room together?
*raises eyebrow*

Trekker09 · 29-04-2020 11:00am

Weepsie wrote: »

Not a bike, but someone is trying to sell an elite directo for €1100

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/elite-directo-x-smart-turbo-trainer/20226322.

Lovely bit of profiteering there.

I also saw a shop in the UK trying to sell a used Elite Muin for £550 quid. It was not worth that new

It'll be interesting to see if some of the restrictions for traders are revised shortly. I heard yesterday that the likes of hardware shops might be allowed to open under strict guidelines. I could se this extending to Halfords etc. I'd nearly pop a comment in his ad.

magicbastarder · 29-04-2020 11:09am

you have to admire his moxie though - after someone points out it can be bought new for significantly cheaper, he doubles down.

Trekker09 · 29-04-2020 11:55am

magicbastarder wrote: »

you have to admire his moxie though - after someone points out it can be bought new for significantly cheaper, he doubles down.

Getting interesting!

magicbastarder · 29-04-2020 12:34pm

i was thinking of asking on social media did they have any guidance on people profiteering during the lockdown, but adverts.ie haven't posted to twitter or facebook in over a year.

Trekker09 · 29-04-2020 12:36pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

i was thinking of asking on social media did they have any guidance on people profiteering during the lockdown, but adverts.ie haven't posted to twitter or facebook in over a year.

He's stated on his ad 'in excess of €1100. I thought you had to state a price and stick to it. He's starting an auction

CantGetNoSleep · 29-04-2020 1:28pm

I've a Tacx Flux that I was half thinking of moving on as it is tricky with thru axles - now might be the time to throw it up online!

Trekker09 · 29-04-2020 1:37pm

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I've a Tacx Flux that I was half thinking of moving on as it is tricky with thru axles - now might be the time to throw it up online!

I'll start the bidding at €1100

Taxuser1 · 29-04-2020 1:39pm

Weepsie wrote: »

Not a bike, but someone is trying to sell an elite directo for €1100

https://www.adverts.ie/road-bikes/elite-directo-x-smart-turbo-trainer/20226322.

Lovely bit of profiteering there.

I also saw a shop in the UK trying to sell a used Elite Muin for £550 quid. It was not worth that new

the seller is making my blood boil - but i think its a complete fishing expedition.

Trekker09 · 29-04-2020 1:44pm

Taxuser1 wrote: »

the seller is making my blood boil - but i think its a complete fishing expedition.

I've reported the ad as he's looking for more than asking. I let him know that it's in breach of T&Cs and he got snotty

Chartsengrafs · 29-04-2020 2:11pm

Trekker09 wrote: »

Getting interesting!

I couldn't help myself

magicbastarder · 29-04-2020 2:18pm

ad is gone.

eeeee · 29-04-2020 7:37pm

Only seeing this now, damnit I missed all the drama!

CramCycle · 29-04-2020 8:02pm

So what your saying is I could get my money back on my Wahoo thing and could stop this Zwift ****e, a win win.

sy_flembeck · 29-04-2020 10:59pm

CramCycle wrote: »

So what your saying is I could get my money back on my Wahoo thing and could stop this Zwift ****e, a win win.

You're not a fan? I ask as I've a Kickr on order but I'm not entirely convinced

(Apologies for going (even more) off topic)

CramCycle · 29-04-2020 11:31pm

sy_flembeck wrote: »

You're not a fan? I ask as I've a Kickr on order but I'm not entirely convinced

(Apologies for going (even more) off topic)

I actually do like it, it's not cycling but it is addictive and unlike computer games, I can convince my family it's sport. It's addictive, I'm riding the CI league, my club league and so on. I don't get the riding around in it attraction, it's not cycling but it's a good distraction.

iwillhtfu · 30-04-2020 9:38am

sy_flembeck wrote: »

You're not a fan? I ask as I've a Kickr on order but I'm not entirely convinced

(Apologies for going (even more) off topic)

You wont be disappointed. It's a great training tool and I think the overwhelming majority of users both pro and amateur believe it to be far tougher than any out door effort.

I'm not sure why some would say it's not cycling when you're on a bike and well cycling but I get it's not outdoors and you don't have the same free wheeling affect. Drafting is also not the same you cant free wheel with a group and remain in position as you would outdoors. Its all power based you get out what you put in.

It's basically a training tool that is pretty much guaranteed to push you out of your comfort zone and more about quality than quantity. The old weekend coffee spins are great also but combined with zwift or pretty much any of the indoor training apps they compliment one another.

Download the zwift companion app and you can see events/races etc

Glencarraig · 04-05-2020 2:59pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/trek-amd-1500-alu-bike-frame-discovery-channel/24683322

€250 for a 2006 Trek Alu frame ??????

CormacH94 · 04-05-2020 9:40pm

Glencarraig wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/trek-amd-1500-alu-bike-frame-discovery-channel/24683322

€250 for a 2006 Trek Alu frame ??????

Fairly decent sized dent in the fork too

04-05-2020 10:19pm

2006 model? Maybe Landis rode it :pac:

fat bloke · 05-05-2020 9:21am

Bike prices have gone gaga the last few weeks, has anyone noticed? Flurries of offers on 9 month old adverts ads for scaldy aul Giant Avails. 4 year old bikes for sale for close to new rrp.

It's a repeat of the turbo trainer scavenger hunt. -Great to see so many people buying and getting out on bikes all the same.

CantGetNoSleep · 05-05-2020 9:37am

fat bloke wrote: »

Bike prices have gone gaga the last few weeks, has anyone noticed? Flurries of offers on 9 month old adverts ads for scaldy aul Giant Avails. 4 year old bikes for sale for close to new rrp.

It's a repeat of the turbo trainer scavenger hunt. -Great to see so many people buying and getting out on bikes all the same.

I'm not in Ireland but trying to sell a (relatively reasonably priced) road bike at the moment and not getting any concrete interest at all - think the travel restrictions make it tougher to sell