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2009-08-05 8:10 PM


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Subject: First bike! How much is a 2005 Felt S32 worth?
Hi All,

I'm new to triathlon and looking into purchasing my first bike. This Felt is for sale on eBay and I asked the seller if I could but it now and he wanted me to give him an offer. So my question is what is a reasonable offer. He states that it is low wear so believe that or not. Also, he said its a 57cm. I thought they only make even sizes so I will ask about that. I posted his eBay description below. Thanks for the help!


-Kevin

The Felt S32 is delivered with a Shimano 105 front and rear derailleur, FSA Gossamer cranks, A-Class ALX220 EXA wheelset with CSW machined braking surface and Vittoria Action HSD tires, Shimano Dura-Ace 9 speed bar end shifters, Profile aerobars and a micro adjust, dual bolt, zero setback seat post. The bike uses a genuine Shimano Tiagra cogset (not a cheap knock-off) along with a truly nice KMC Z 9900 chain, ISIS splined sealed cartridge bearing bottom bracket and a fine triathlon specific saddle designed and made specifically for Felt. Bike Sport Michigan did a very thorough review of the 2005 Felt S32 - http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/reviews/feltS32.shtml- which rated the bike as the best value for money buy for entry level triathletes. This Felt orginally retailed at $1199 - I just upgraded to a full carbon Orbea which is why I am selling it. The bike has only had about 500 miles on it and only raced it twice. Its been regularly serviced and apart from flat tires, I have had no problems with it at all. At 57cm, it's suitable for male or female. I am about 5'10 and weigh around 180lbs. Tri-bikes tend to be a little smaller than regular road bikes so this is probably the equivalent of a 54/55.


2009-08-05 11:17 PM
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Subject: RE: First bike! How much is a 2005 Felt S32 worth?
One point - I'm not sure about the seller's comment:

"At 57cm, it's suitable for male or female. I am about 5'10 and weigh around 180lbs. Tri-bikes tend to be a little smaller than regular road bikes so this is probably the equivalent of a 54/55."

That doesn't make a lot of sense to me - a 57 cm tri bike seems pretty big for 5'10.

Anyway, to answer your question, I'd guess somewhere around the $650-700 mark...

Good luck.
2009-08-06 12:02 AM
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Subject: RE: First bike! How much is a 2005 Felt S32 worth?

Without seeing the bike it's hard to tell you how much it is worth.  I'd try to go to a lbs and sit on a 57 Felt and see if that fits you right.  Also shop around a bit more, I bought my wife a 2008 Felt S32 at the end of 2008 for $900, brand new from an lbs.  If you can shop around, I don't know where you live but i'd keep shopping.  I know it's hard to keep looking when your ready for a new ride but it pays off in the end.

Heck, this guy only put 500 miles on the Felt but he's upgrading to a full carbon Orbea, wait around a couple of months and see if he puts his new bike on ebay too

2009-08-06 2:40 AM
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Subject: RE: First bike! How much is a 2005 Felt S32 worth?
I just sold a 2008 S32 for $750. I've seen them at bike shops for $950 new. Oh, I'm 5'10" and mine fit right and it was a 54 cm.
Bluntly, I would not buy that bike. Look here at the classified and you can find some real good deals.
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