2009 Giant Defy 3 (not sure on year or Defy #)
08-02-13, 02:08 AM
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2009 Giant Defy 3 (not sure on year or Defy #)
There is asking price of $615 on what I believe to be a 2009 Giant Defy 3. Here are my pictures taken on my phone (I realized in the future, I should take the bike profile with the bike facing the right...):
Sorry for the bad quality (iPhone 5). Next time I'll use a real camera.
The reason I think it's a 2009 Giant Defy 3 is because the paint job look exactly like official picture from the Giant webpage (archive 2009):
https://www2.giant-bicycles.com/en-us...llections_id=4
The previous owner has obviously added some upgrades. From what I can tell, he installed various minor upgrade such as a wireless sensor, multiple refractors, bottle holder, etc. I'm not sure if he upgraded any components (perhaps someone with a more trained eye can tell?).
So here are my questions:
Sorry for the bad quality (iPhone 5). Next time I'll use a real camera.
The reason I think it's a 2009 Giant Defy 3 is because the paint job look exactly like official picture from the Giant webpage (archive 2009):
https://www2.giant-bicycles.com/en-us...llections_id=4
The previous owner has obviously added some upgrades. From what I can tell, he installed various minor upgrade such as a wireless sensor, multiple refractors, bottle holder, etc. I'm not sure if he upgraded any components (perhaps someone with a more trained eye can tell?).
So here are my questions:
- I know the 2013 Giant Defy's have all gotten good reviews, so how different is the Defy 3 from 2009 to 2013?
- If the model is 2009, then how much wear and tear can be seen from the pictures?
- And overall is $615 a fair asking price?
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08-02-13, 05:59 AM
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Not classic nor vintage.
For information on modern bikes, just head to bikepedia.
Was only $800 new, for a four year old (soon to be five) SORA equipped bike, no way. Year end closeout prices should get you close on a brand new one if you shop around.
For information on modern bikes, just head to bikepedia.
Was only $800 new, for a four year old (soon to be five) SORA equipped bike, no way. Year end closeout prices should get you close on a brand new one if you shop around.
08-02-13, 01:54 PM
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Thanks for the info on Bikepedia. I didn't even know about that site. That'll help me out a lot when looking for used modern bikes.
08-02-13, 01:58 PM
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Yep...way to high...look https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/searc....aspx?id=16710
08-02-13, 02:03 PM
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In my local market, ~$425 would be fair (if it fits you really well).
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08-02-13, 06:45 PM
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I had a 2009 Defy 2 that I sold in Feb of last year. It was on Craigslist for 2 months and I had to keep dropping the price because I didn't get any interested buyers. Ended up selling it for $500.00.
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08-02-13, 07:15 PM
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Components look like they're completely stock. Shifters are probably Sora (you can tell by thumb buttons). $615 seems way high.
08-05-13, 02:58 PM
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Thanks guys. I ended up buying a 2012 Marin Stelvio T3 Apex for $1400 new on eBay. I didn't even know there was a blue book for bikes. The book said $1235 (https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/searc...spx?id=3026871), but I guess they are assuming a used bike?
08-05-13, 05:05 PM
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Thanks guys. I ended up buying a 2012 Marin Stelvio T3 Apex for $1400 new on eBay. I didn't even know there was a blue book for bikes. The book said $1235 (https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/searc...spx?id=3026871), but I guess they are assuming a used bike?
08-05-13, 05:21 PM
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Are the Marin Stelvio models just for 2012? I noticed on BBB that there are no other Stelvio models for other years. Any ideas why?
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08-08-13, 12:42 PM
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BBB does a good job at gathering data, but lack of data does not imply "non-existence."
