Fair price

[citycyclist247]

Hello all, came across a ti Seven build with horizontal dropouts for fixed gear/singlespeed. The parts seem so so. If i did buy it I’d likely sell them as I have many parts I’d need already. What would you say is a fair price for this? Thanks in advance.

[duff_duffy]

Sometimes the rare bikes are tough to price out. I’d say fair around 1500. Of course, since there are few out there if you might need to go much higher! My last single speed Seven took a long time to sell and think I got 1700 if I recall, my market was small as I would not ship.

[AngryScientist]

Sometimes the rare bikes are tough to price out. I’d say fair around 1500. Of course, since there are few out there if you might need to go much higher! My last single speed Seven took a long time to sell and think I got 1700 if I recall, my market was small as I would not ship.

you're nuts. the "fixie" craze is long dead. that's maybe a 600 dollar bike. maybe.

IMO

[tuscanyswe]

Is it 120 or 130 rear spacing?

600 bux? Its u who are nuts dear sir.

I think the fork sells for 250 alone and the frame likely 800-1000 if u maxed out and then some parts on top of that.

Is that a moots stem i spy? Heck even the spacer stack is only a couple a cm short of 100 bux lol .)

I think if that fits u and u want it and u can have it for something like a 1000 u would easily get yr money back if u changed yr mind but ive been wrong before tho .)

[bicycletricycle]

is that a ti fork? I think the rigth person would pay 1k for such a bike but if the seller wants to get rid of it quickly than maybe $700

[jtakeda]

you're nuts. the "fixie" craze is long dead. that's maybe a 600 dollar bike. maybe.

IMO

I think he could easily get 1000

[AngryScientist]

Is it 120 or 130 rear spacing?

600 bux? Its u who are nuts dear sir.

I think the fork sells for 250 alone and the frame likely 800-1000 if u maxed out and then some parts on top of that.

Is that a moots stem i spy? Heck even the spacer stack is only a couple a cm short of 100 bux lol .)

I think if that fits u and u want it and u can have it for something like a 1000 u would easily get yr money back if u changed yr mind but ive been wrong before tho .)

the problem is, no one wants single speed/fixed bikes any more. yes, it has some interesting parts on it, but at the end of the day, it's an old bike, probably only takes skinny tires on those ancient skinny rims.

bikes like this were very popular for a while, and i can see someone spent some good money building this one up, but there are not too many people wanting to drop 4 figures on something like this anymore.

but!

all is takes is one person to change the market value!

[jtakeda]

the problem is, no one wants single speed/fixed bikes any more. yes, it has some interesting parts on it, but at the end of the day, it's an old bike, probably only takes skinny tires on those ancient skinny rims.

bikes like this were very popular for a while, and i can see someone spent some good money building this one up, but there are not too many people wanting to drop 4 figures on something like this anymore.

but!

all is takes is one person to change the market value!

Yes the singlespeed/fixed market has declined, but I challenge you to count how many Titanium horizontal dropout frames (not sliding or rocker dropouts) youve seen for sale.

I bet its less than 10. Titanium singlespeed is the ultimate all weather/ low maintenance--if youre going to do fixed/singlespeed Ti is the material

[AngryScientist]

Yes the singlespeed/fixed market has declined, but I challenge you to count how many Titanium horizontal dropout frames (not sliding or rocker dropouts) youve seen for sale.

I bet its less than 10. Titanium singlespeed is the ultimate all weather/ low maintenance--if youre going to do fixed/singlespeed Ti is the material

probably. i own one too:)

i dont disagree with you. i'm just giving my opinion if the OP is looking to buy that rig what i would be willing to pay for it.

the seller will have to weigh what it is worth to them. that would include how fast they want to sell it, what they have into it, and what they envision the market to be.

[tuscanyswe]

the problem is, no one wants single speed/fixed bikes any more. yes, it has some interesting parts on it, but at the end of the day, it's an old bike, probably only takes skinny tires on those ancient skinny rims.

bikes like this were very popular for a while, and i can see someone spent some good money building this one up, but there are not too many people wanting to drop 4 figures on something like this anymore.

but!

all is takes is one person to change the market value!

Thats true. Id pay a 1000 for that in my size tho, just a few tweaks and it would look awesome and likely ride great.

I still ride 23-25mm tires on "race bikes". I prefer it to 28s for those bikes. I like my 38s tho as they give me a very different experience but for that race bike feel i dont prefer semi fat tires. I realize im not the majority but im not alone either. Thats why we have more than 1 bike .)

[Pegoready]

If you're selling, I'd say try and get over $1000 for it.

If you're buying, buy for as low as possible ;)

The frame/fork/Paul brake alone are worth $1000. I'm biased because I still love fixies and will pay a premium for them. The Black Sheep fork is cool as hell.

I can't tell about those wheels, but they look like Phil Hubs? In that case it's worth over $1000 easily.

[Pegoready]

Also, that stem looks to be a Moots and based on the shim on that bar, it looks like a Ti bar. Maybe a Black Sheep? Lots of cool bits.

[adrien]

My gut, before reading the responses, was $1,000 to $1,200.

At $1,000 you've got a deal with money in sellable parts without crossing a psychological threshold.

It likely cost 3 times that.

[happycampyer]

Yes the singlespeed/fixed market has declined, but I challenge you to count how many Titanium horizontal dropout frames (not sliding or rocker dropouts) youve seen for sale.

I bet its less than 10. Titanium singlespeed is the ultimate all weather/ low maintenance--if youre going to do fixed/singlespeed Ti is the materialEven fewer of these:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-5dTwtvX/0/042fa462/L/i-5dTwtvX-L.jpg

What size frame it is? It looks tiny.

[buddybikes]

What has replaced fixie's...ebikes? I see them regularly on the bike trail

[tuscanyswe]

Even fewer of these:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-5dTwtvX/0/042fa462/L/i-5dTwtvX-L.jpg

What size frame it is? It looks tiny.

Thats yr serotta i presume? I dont recall that was a 130mm spacing frame right?


I sold this for 3k granted that was quite a while ago.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6084/6155621349_51490c6f86_b.jpg

[gomango]

What has replaced fixie's...ebikes? I see them regularly on the bike trail

Not here in the Twin Cities.

While I see ebikes ($$$$) constantly, I still see loads of cheap converted single speeds and fixies around the universities and paths in STP and Mpls.

Heck, I still ride my CSI. It has a flip flop Phil hub. It's flat as a pancake here in the metro unless you are riding in and out of the river valleys and the CSI is super handy for errands and the occasional commute.

[guyintense]

Also, that stem looks to be a Moots and based on the shim on that bar, it looks like a Ti bar. Maybe a Black Sheep? Lots of cool bits.

And a Syncros Ti post.

[duff_duffy]

As I mentioned I sold a similar Seven for about 1700 around year ago. Just a data point. This has titanium stem and seatpost from what I can tell, assuming average wheelset that is on par with mine. Mine took a while to sell and listed it lower and higher than I finally got for it. As with all of the rarer custom bikes it just takes one person to want it and typically they will overpay if they want it as there won’t be another like it. The guy that bought mine had bought a similar Seven road bike off me and wanted to match it. $600 is crazy low, however if seller has no patience, needs cash quick or on flip side is so rich money does not matter, or stole the bike they might consider the offer. If I were buying, I might start negotiating there but that’s not a fair price which OP asked about.

you're nuts. the "fixie" craze is long dead. that's maybe a 600 dollar bike. maybe.

IMO

[retropean]

What has replaced fixie's...ebikes? I see them regularly on the bike trail

Gravel bikes

[tctyres]

If you're selling, I'd say try and get over $1000 for it.

If you're buying, buy for as low as possible ;)

The frame/fork/Paul brake alone are worth $1000. I'm biased because I still love fixies and will pay a premium for them. The Black Sheep fork is cool as hell.

I can't tell about those wheels, but they look like Phil Hubs? In that case it's worth over $1000 easily.

Also, that stem looks to be a Moots and based on the shim on that bar, it looks like a Ti bar. Maybe a Black Sheep? Lots of cool bits.

This. Someone knew exactly what they were building up with that bike. The chain and what looks like an extralite crankset or predecessor are worth some coin, too.

[mcfarton]

That looks like a smaller frame. It seems like outside of 54-56cm frames bikes sell for less. It has some cool parts on it but I would be shocked to see it get 1000 around here. It’s a niche market and looks like an odd size. I like it though!


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[overmyhead]

Based on the way he or she built it up I would be surprised if you could low ball on the initial offer. That $1000 figure seems the top end for me. I built and rode my fixie before, throughout and after the “craze” and continue to do so. I love the subtlety and simplicity of it and respect it as a discipline. That all being said, I wouldn’t drop a ton of money on one myself. Decide what your high end is and try to get a figure from the seller. If it’s beyond your cut off, walk away.

[AngryScientist]

well??

did anything happen here? deal closed? i'm interested to hear what happened??

[joosttx]

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[Unovis]

Nice bike, but something about it looks really awkward.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Anyone else find it irritating that people refer to track ends as horizontal dropouts?

[tctyres]

Anyone else find it irritating that people refer to track ends as horizontal dropouts?

Yes.

But I also don't have time to be the dropout police.

[ColonelJLloyd]

But I also don't have time to be the dropout police.

We wouldn't have you anyway.

[AngryScientist]

Since the OP couldnt be bothered for give us some feedback on what happened after he asked for advice, at least we get to watch and see what happens for ourselves.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Seven-Titanium-Fixie-Track-52-Frame-Bike-/224125492445?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276

[Monsieur Toast]

Since the OP couldnt be bothered for give us some feedback on what happened after he asked for advice, at least we get to watch and see what happens for ourselves.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Seven-Titanium-Fixie-Track-52-Frame-Bike-/224125492445?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276

Spicy!

Not sure who told them $2,680 BIN (w/ shipping), but ... GLWS?

[tctyres]

Seller has a boneshaker for sale that is pretty cool and seems to be priced well: https://www.ebay.com/itm/224124353053

[tctyres]

We wouldn't have you anyway.

Seller has a boneshaker for sale that is pretty cool and seems to be priced well: https://www.ebay.com/itm/224124353053

Colonel, this one may be your speed.:p:D

[ColonelJLloyd]

Colonel, this one may be your speed.:p:D

Saddle setback is all wrong for me and that's a dangerously low spoke count wheel.

[jlwdm]

Awful lot of responses on this thread before knowing size.

Jeff