What's The Best Way to Sell a Custom Road Bike? EBay? Craigslist? VeloNews?

Greetings,

I have a custom road bike built by The Guru (for those of us over
6'5"), Lennard Zinn (www.zinncycles.com). I spent over $5K for the
bike but a car crash has effectively ended my cycling days.

I would like opinions on how to sell this bike in order to make the
most money I can for it. What are you folks utilizing to sell your
bikes to the "target demographic?"

I am realistic to know that I'll never get back what I've invested,
but I don't want to lose my shorts. . .

Thanks!

Fitz

On Apr 9, 7:16 am, "Fitz" wrote:
Greetings,

I have a custom road bike built by The Guru (for those of us over
6'5"), Lennard Zinn (www.zinncycles.com). I spent over $5K for the
bike but a car crash has effectively ended my cycling days.

I would like opinions on how to sell this bike in order to make the
most money I can for it. What are you folks utilizing to sell your
bikes to the "target demographic?"

I am realistic to know that I'll never get back what I've invested,
but I don't want to lose my shorts. . .

Thanks!

Fitz

I'd go for eBay. But I'd put a pretty high reserve, unless you are in
a hurry.

Are you sure your cycling is over?

How big are you? I know a guy 6'8" looking for a bike.

Joseph

On Apr 9, 2:25 am, "
wrote:
On Apr 9, 7:16 am, "Fitz" wrote:





Greetings,

I have a custom road bike built by The Guru (for those of us over
6'5"), Lennard Zinn (www.zinncycles.com). I spent over $5K for the
bike but a car crash has effectively ended my cycling days.

I would like opinions on how to sell this bike in order to make the
most money I can for it. What are you folks utilizing to sell your
bikes to the "target demographic?"

I am realistic to know that I'll never get back what I've invested,
but I don't want to lose my shorts. . .

Thanks!

Fitz

I'd go for eBay. But I'd put a pretty high reserve, unless you are in
a hurry.

Are you sure your cycling is over?

How big are you? I know a guy 6'8" looking for a bike.

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I'm 6'6" tall with a 35" inseam.

Fitz

On Apr 9, 12:16 am, "Fitz" wrote:
Greetings,

I have a custom road bike built by The Guru (for those of us over
6'5"), Lennard Zinn (www.zinncycles.com). I spent over $5K for the
bike but a car crash has effectively ended my cycling days.

I would like opinions on how to sell this bike in order to make the
most money I can for it. What are you folks utilizing to sell your
bikes to the "target demographic?"

I am realistic to know that I'll never get back what I've invested,
but I don't want to lose my shorts. . .

Thanks!

Fitz


E-bay would be my choice but, if you would be new to E-bay, I'd
suggest you get a friend to help you as there are some really evil
scammers that sometimes get through E-bay security.

Lewis.

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On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:16:20 -0700, Fitz wrote:

Greetings,

I have a custom road bike built by The Guru (for those of us over
6'5"), Lennard Zinn (www.zinncycles.com). I spent over $5K for the
bike but a car crash has effectively ended my cycling days.

I would like opinions on how to sell this bike in order to make the
most money I can for it. What are you folks utilizing to sell your
bikes to the "target demographic?"

I am realistic to know that I'll never get back what I've invested,
but I don't want to lose my shorts. . .


On a hunch, I went to Leonard Zinn's website and sure enough there's a
"used bikes" link there. Also, I'd talk to Zinn. He may be able to
recommend your bike to someone for whom a custom bike doesn't work out
(e.g., someone who needs a bike in a hurry).

On Apr 9, 8:37 am, Gary Young wrote:
On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:16:20 -0700, Fitz wrote:
Greetings,

I have a custom road bike built by The Guru (for those of us over
6'5"), Lennard Zinn (www.zinncycles.com). I spent over $5K for the
bike but a car crash has effectively ended my cycling days.

I would like opinions on how to sell this bike in order to make the
most money I can for it. What are you folks utilizing to sell your
bikes to the "target demographic?"

I am realistic to know that I'll never get back what I've invested,
but I don't want to lose my shorts. . .

On a hunch, I went to Leonard Zinn's website and sure enough there's a
"used bikes" link there. Also, I'd talk to Zinn. He may be able to
recommend your bike to someone for whom a custom bike doesn't work out
(e.g., someone who needs a bike in a hurry).

Try the Serotta forum at: http://www.serotta.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=6

Alan

On Apr 9, 6:06 am, "Alan" wrote:
On Apr 9, 8:37 am, Gary Young wrote:





On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:16:20 -0700, Fitz wrote:
Greetings,

I have a custom road bike built by The Guru (for those of us over
6'5"), Lennard Zinn (www.zinncycles.com). I spent over $5K for the
bike but a car crash has effectively ended my cycling days.

I would like opinions on how to sell this bike in order to make the
most money I can for it. What are you folks utilizing to sell your
bikes to the "target demographic?"

I am realistic to know that I'll never get back what I've invested,
but I don't want to lose my shorts. . .

On a hunch, I went to Leonard Zinn's website and sure enough there's a
"used bikes" link there. Also, I'd talk to Zinn. He may be able to
recommend your bike to someone for whom a custom bike doesn't work out
(e.g., someone who needs a bike in a hurry).

Try the Serotta forum at: http://www.serotta.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=6

Alan- Hide quoted text -

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Thanks, Alan!

On Apr 9, 5:37 am, Gary Young wrote:
On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:16:20 -0700, Fitz wrote:
Greetings,

I have a custom road bike built by The Guru (for those of us over
6'5"), Lennard Zinn (www.zinncycles.com). I spent over $5K for the
bike but a car crash has effectively ended my cycling days.

I would like opinions on how to sell this bike in order to make the
most money I can for it. What are you folks utilizing to sell your
bikes to the "target demographic?"

I am realistic to know that I'll never get back what I've invested,
but I don't want to lose my shorts. . .

On a hunch, I went to Leonard Zinn's website and sure enough there's a
"used bikes" link there. Also, I'd talk to Zinn. He may be able to
recommend your bike to someone for whom a custom bike doesn't work out
(e.g., someone who needs a bike in a hurry).

Outstanding suggestion! Thanks!

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"Fitz" wrote:

Greetings,

I have a custom road bike built by The Guru (for those of us over
6'5"), Lennard Zinn (www.zinncycles.com). I spent over $5K for the
bike but a car crash has effectively ended my cycling days.

Sorry to hear that! Ouch.

I would like opinions on how to sell this bike in order to make the
most money I can for it. What are you folks utilizing to sell your
bikes to the "target demographic?"

I am realistic to know that I'll never get back what I've invested,
but I don't want to lose my shorts. . .

You're pretty much going to lose your shorts. Bikes just don't retain
resale value very well. You might as well resign yourself to that. If
you get half of what you paid for it, you'll have done well.

I'd try Craigslist first to sell locally and avoid shipping, plus the
buyer can easily pay cash. eBay's fees can mount up quickly and can
cost you a bundle if your item sells for $1000 or more. VeloNews might
be a good option since its readers are aware of and typically revere
Zinn.

On Apr 9, 6:57 am, Tim McNamara wrote:
In article .com,

"Fitz" wrote:
Greetings,

I have a custom road bike built by The Guru (for those of us over
6'5"), Lennard Zinn (www.zinncycles.com). I spent over $5K for the
bike but a car crash has effectively ended my cycling days.

Sorry to hear that! Ouch.

I would like opinions on how to sell this bike in order to make the
most money I can for it. What are you folks utilizing to sell your
bikes to the "target demographic?"

I am realistic to know that I'll never get back what I've invested,
but I don't want to lose my shorts. . .

You're pretty much going to lose your shorts. Bikes just don't retain
resale value very well. You might as well resign yourself to that. If
you get half of what you paid for it, you'll have done well.

I'd try Craigslist first to sell locally and avoid shipping, plus the
buyer can easily pay cash. eBay's fees can mount up quickly and can
cost you a bundle if your item sells for $1000 or more. VeloNews might
be a good option since its readers are aware of and typically revere
Zinn.

Right-o. Thanks.