hobe8000

My father was in the bicycle business most of his life. He passed about 15 years ago and I have his Kestrel. He never rode it and the sew-ups were never even glued on the rims. I was looking for some help on determining what model year it is and what it may be worth. All Campi Aero with Campi rims. Have set of Campi pedals as well toe clips. Thanks for any help you may be able to give me!

Kevindale

I believe these were first sold in 1987 and sold through 1989, according to a previous thread here on BF. No idea about value. There's one on eBay with what seems to be a ridiculously high asking price, but I don't see any Kestrel 4000s that have sold there within the recent search window. My impression is that most people aren't looking for classic early CF bikes, but those who appreciate them do appreciate them a lot. It just seems to be a small market. Yours looks like a fantastic example, and with the story you have, and the fact that it may not have been ridden, it could get top dollar within that small market. Unfortunately, I think that top dollar will be a lot less than these bikes sold for when new.

I'm guessing you'll need to put it on eBay and clearly document the components and wheels, and their condition, to get anywhere near max value out of this as a whole bike. However, max $$ will likely come from parting it out and selling frame and fork separately.

StarBiker

I checked completed Ebay listings. I thought the OP did that.

This may sound like something you don't want to do but what about a young relative that might want it, or a neighbor who is an enthusiast and might give you a few bux for it?

Just a thought. Put it on a few local CL's that you would think would bring the most interest. Try $400, and start from their. It really seems like the most realistic price for it. More maybe on Ebay, do you want to break the bike down, and than go through Ebay?

The parts might be worth as much as the frame on Ebay.

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