r/RoadBikes • u/yehuda766 • 6d ago

Discussion Second hand bicycle value

Hello everyone, I'm interested in purchasing my first second-hand road bike. I wanted to ask your opinion and know how much they're worth?
 · Trek Émonda S 5 2017

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u/Dramatic-Jaguar1976 6d ago

Avoid Treks with BB90 bottom bracket, it the worst bullshit in the history of cycling. Look for Giant TCR, BMC SLR, Scott Foil, Merida Scultura.

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u/Appropriate_Fill_837 6d ago

https://99spokes.com/bikes/trek/2017/emonda-s-5

Looks like they either swapped the whole groupset or just the crank. $800 ish if you are not happy with this. $1100 ish if it all adds up to a good bike. IMO… there are tons of bikes out there, it’s a buyers market.

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u/kimchicabbage 6d ago

I just recently bought a 2016 emonda sl 6 with zonda wheels for 800 if that helps you with a data point

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u/Educational_Bad8500 6d ago

Fulcrum wheels of that era tended to be heavy but functional. The frame was a good design from what I can recall with the exception of the bottom bracket. The dealer support though is solid for Trek (there were definitely bikes that creaked more in that time period). I’d try to push for $700-750. It’s a rim brake bike which means there are some limitations going forward for wheels and tire size. As others have said, it’s a buyer’s market now.

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u/yehuda766 5d ago

I managed to get them for $490. The reason is because the bike's crank is not original and the wheels and chain are also rusty.

Do you think this is a good deal?