Cannondale Synapse 2016 Disc 105 Pricing
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Cannondale Synapse 2016 Disc 105 Pricing
Saw this Cannondale for sale for $1150CAD on marketplace and am wondering if anyone can tell me if this is overpriced or not. He had it dropped down from $1700..
My current bike is a Cannondale R600 which I believe to be from 2001.
Sorry if this is not the right area to post an inquiry on value
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...46926650955961
My current bike is a Cannondale R600 which I believe to be from 2001.
Sorry if this is not the right area to post an inquiry on value
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...46926650955961
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I'd keep looking. Mechanical discs paired with QRs... If that's not a problem for you, I think $500 USD would be OK.
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Overpriced. Mechanical disc brakes are fine, and frankly I prefer them as they are not as powerful as hydro brakes and I don't need that kind of power. Quick release wheels coupled with disc brakes are fine as well. I had them on my mountain bike with hydro brakes and never had any issue with them, plus I know dozens of other that have this combo and have zero issues with them.
I value that bike under a grand. It is used and used is used.
I value that bike under a grand. It is used and used is used.
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In the Summer of 2020, I purchased a new 2020 Synapse with disc brakes and a 105 groupset for $1800 US (approx $2400Cdn).
I sold it in Oct ‘22 for $1100US (approx $1475Cdn). That was a bit over 60% of what I paid for the bike. The bike had no scratches, paint wear, dents, etc.. The 105 groupset was barely used. I removed it soon after buying the bike and installed my Ultegra Di2 groupset. Prior to selling the bike, I had the 105 gear reinstalled on the bike bringing it back to how it was configured when I bought it. So, the bike was in like-new condition.
The seller is asking $1150Cdn (approx $850US) for a 2016 model. Maybe that price is 50% or so of what the bike cost when new?
If the bike is in great shape, I don’t think the asking price is too out of line but may be a bit high. With that said, there is always some wiggle room in negotiating a final price. I’d suggest $1000Cdn and see what response you get. If the seller rejects, ask what price would close the deal…and go from there but be prepared o walk away.
BTW, I thought the Synapse was a great bike but I saw a Pinarello I fell in love with it and bought it, which made the Synapse expendable.
I sold it in Oct ‘22 for $1100US (approx $1475Cdn). That was a bit over 60% of what I paid for the bike. The bike had no scratches, paint wear, dents, etc.. The 105 groupset was barely used. I removed it soon after buying the bike and installed my Ultegra Di2 groupset. Prior to selling the bike, I had the 105 gear reinstalled on the bike bringing it back to how it was configured when I bought it. So, the bike was in like-new condition.
The seller is asking $1150Cdn (approx $850US) for a 2016 model. Maybe that price is 50% or so of what the bike cost when new?
If the bike is in great shape, I don’t think the asking price is too out of line but may be a bit high. With that said, there is always some wiggle room in negotiating a final price. I’d suggest $1000Cdn and see what response you get. If the seller rejects, ask what price would close the deal…and go from there but be prepared o walk away.
BTW, I thought the Synapse was a great bike but I saw a Pinarello I fell in love with it and bought it, which made the Synapse expendable.
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It is not worth that in the slightest. It is a decent enough bike but I would probably pay max $500 if the bike is in stellar condition. I wouldn't want Promax brakes on my bike especially if the bike is $2500 new back in 2016 and not carbon fiber. Back than I would say maybe it is a $1500-1800 bike.
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ProMax brakes, FSA crank, I wouldn’t call it at 105 groupset more like shifters and derailleurs 105 the rest is lower tier.
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I wouldn't pay $855usd for it. But if it fits and you can't get anything nicer and newer for less, then it may be a good deal for you at this point in time in your area.
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I think that tire clearance is limited to 28 or 30 mm and is probably not tubeless compatible. I would rather have a $650 microshift-equipped Triban all-road bike and add good tubeless tires
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A new road bike for $650, no thanks! I am good on that. Unless it is some deep sale or something. Having sold hybrids at that price I know they aren't all that great usually Tourney or bottom end Microshift and cheap cable brakes on a cheap aluminum frame with aluminum fork or hi-ten fork trying to turn that same cost into a road bike is not going to be much good if the hybrid is set up like that.
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