NordicElf Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 How does one determine the cost of a frameset? I've been offered a carbon frame from 2012 it's practically brand new. I don't think it has been ridden. How do I workout if it's a good price or not? I don't think you can usually buy the frameset, so I haven't found a price online. Do I workout the build cost and compare that to a new version of the bike? Is there another way to calculate it?
Ryanpmb Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Tell us what the frame is and what you can get it at. I'm pretty sure someone will be able to advise.
NordicElf Posted August 6, 2015 Author Posted August 6, 2015 Ok, it's a Focus Izalco Donna 2.0 xs for R11500. Fork, seatpost and bb cup (so I can put my current crankset and bb in the oversized bb - not sure what the technical terms are). The dude I'm buying it from is awesome... I just want to cross my t's and dot my i's. It's immaculate. The only mark I can find on it, is where the skewers have made contact with the dropouts.
Mopkop Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 I just went thru a similar exercise,also with a Focus. Check out 2015 prices on complete bikes and compare it to what youre thinking of building. Id say it should be atleast 30% cheaper doing your own build to justify doing it. I saved about 35% on my build Good luck!!!
Eugene Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Are you a male or female. That sounds like a woman specific frame.
the nerd Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Are you a male or female. That sounds like a woman specific frame. Looked it up, definitely a WS frame.
the nerd Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 http://www.bicyclebluebook.com/searchlistingdetail.aspx?id=3041492
the nerd Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Nordic Elf must be a she. Sure they are a she, but this is the hub, and weirder things have happened!
Ryanpmb Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Sure they are a she, but this is the hub, and weirder things have happened!A Nordic Elf is up there in my book of weird. Male or female.
NordicElf Posted August 7, 2015 Author Posted August 7, 2015 I just went thru a similar exercise,also with a Focus. Check out 2015 prices on complete bikes and compare it to what youre thinking of building. Id say it should be atleast 30% cheaper doing your own build to justify doing it. I saved about 35% on my build Good luck!!! Thanks. I'm busy pricing the original parts. Getting excited. My build is going to be a slight upgrade...
Cippo Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 Do you perhaps have a pic of it?If he shows His/Her's then show your's to Him/Her.
Patchelicious Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 If he shows His/Her's then show your's to Him/Her.But of course....
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