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@Velocio
Well, he was trying to sell a bike that you can pick up new for £1,600 as a used item for £1,200. Never mind that most of his "upgrades" were actually downgrades, and that most bikes depreciate a third before you consider any downgrades.
If it were £800 he might've stood a chance. But as usual, sellers tend to have an inflated idea of what things are worth, especially when they have an emotional attachment to a brand.
Reality is, the Colnago Ace is a standard off the peg bike, and at the lower end of the Colnago marque. Nothing special, doesn't command a high price.
Seller is surprised and flounces, oh well.