I am looking at a 2007 Trek 1500 SLR. It has been sitting in a basement for the past twelve years. The owner claims it was riden very little before that. It is in immaculate condition. What do you think it is worth? I am in Canada where the prices run higher than stateside.
Looking at a new, old ride!
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BAD CHOICE for the average person. Are you average? The reason being the top tube is horizontal, actually slants down towards the front a tiny bit. That makes the handlebar lower and the ergonomics of the bike uncomfortable. The frame geometry in general is meant for speed. Adding a riser will help a tad but wont make it perfect.
But if you want a road bike with race geometry, it fits and it's priced right, go for it.
But if you want a road bike with race geometry, it fits and it's priced right, go for it.
It's 15 years old and is a nine speed. I'd offer him somewhere between $150-$200. He might be offended, but it's not worth much more than that. Make sure it's your size.
Both of my TitanFlex road bikes are about that age and are perfect and I think they are the one of the greatest road bikes ever made, but they are still only worth a few hundred $ at most. However, one has over 110,000 miles and the other has over 50,000 miles. Miles mean almost nothing, unless the frame cracks, like mine did at 105,000 miles. I now have a new frame and the bike lives on.
Both of my TitanFlex road bikes are about that age and are perfect and I think they are the one of the greatest road bikes ever made, but they are still only worth a few hundred $ at most. However, one has over 110,000 miles and the other has over 50,000 miles. Miles mean almost nothing, unless the frame cracks, like mine did at 105,000 miles. I now have a new frame and the bike lives on.
AZjeff
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It's a classic old school diamond frame road bike. Not sure I'd call it race geometry as it was available with a triple crank. Shimano 105 is decent stuff and it has a carbon fork and nice wheels. The most important thing is does the frame fit you? There are thousands of hits on proper bike fit, search "how to fit a diamond frame road bicycle" or something similar. Has the seller not told you his asking price? I wouldn't offer $100 and insult him. He needs to throw the first number out. Bike prices were crazy for a while but they've come back down. Heck yeah I'd ride this bike if I wanted a road bike, but if I needed the seat that high I'd call the frame too small for me. Red and black and shiny silver is the perfect bike.
AZjeff
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And at the least I'd put new tubes in and before any high speed downhill runs I'd have new tires. (I'd replace 15 YO tires period)
Yes I believe the bike fits me. It is a 52 cm and I am 5'5". I have taken it for a 10 minute ride and it seems to fit me nicely. I had a Giant Escape 2 before someone liked it better when they broke into my shed. I currently have a Norco hybrid bike that I have been riding for about four years and am looking for something that I can do some distance on. My longest ride on it this year has been 60 km. Thanks for everyone's feedback, it is all greatly appreciated. I still don't know if I will get it or not. I would however take a longer ride on it prior to any purchase.
I had a similar bike, '99 Trek 2200, aluminum frame with Shimano 105 and Rolf Vector wheels. With normal maintenance it lasted over 20 years and at least 15-20 thousand miles. The only things I replaced were chains, chainrings, brake pads. Then I gave it to a friend, still going fine. Those are well made bikes that last forever if you take care of them.
The only problem was the frame was so rigid, you almost needed a mouthpiece to ride it. My solution was a suspension seatpost.
The only problem was the frame was so rigid, you almost needed a mouthpiece to ride it. My solution was a suspension seatpost.
Be sure to update whatever happens.
AZjeff
$50 Site Donor 2023
Congrats 
Have fun and be safe.
Have fun and be safe.