Sold: Cervelo R3 (54cm) with Ultegra Groupset, Eurus wheels. Needs TLC.

To avoid wasting anyone's time, here's the disclaimer: There are many bits of this which will need replacing soon (or now). I've attached details of these in the description below. As such, I'm not sure how to price this, so I'm open to offers (if its OK, could I ask people to DM me offers, to avoid the inevitable argument over how much people think this might be worth).

This bike has travelled far and wide, from crits to ultras, and is amazing at everything, I'll be sorry to see it go. I've recently "upgraded" and to be honest it feels slightly like a downgrade, so highly do I rate this.

Total weight, possibly just under 7kg, selling without pedals or saddle.

Pickup from E5.

Frame: 2015 Cervelo R3 54cm - Full Carbon. Paint is chipped in quite a few places, particularly around the BB from chain drop. The main issue, though, is the rub from the rear tyre on the chainstay where I stupidly put this on the turbo last year (pictured). Two separate mechanics have told me this is surface level, but this is a very big caveat to this sale, and I would probably advise getting it scanned. I've probably ridden 5,000km with it like this though, so it SHOULD be fine (I just want to be honest, and not give anyone a 100% guarantee).

Groupset: Ultegra R8000, 34-50, 170mm cranks, 32 on the back. - I think I've had this on the bike for 3 years now. The left shifter has always been a bit weird, and occasionally needs a bit of coaxing, but is broadly fine. Rear mech works but needs replacing as its a little bent. BB needs regreasing/replacing.

Wheels: Campagnolo Eurus alloys. I think these weight in at around 1400kg for the pair. However, rims are pretty worn and the rear freehub has a bit of play in it. Conti 4000s included.

Bars are Deda Zero, bar tape is in decent nick. I can leave the carbon bottle cages on if you want.

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What size tires have you been able to fit?

Also curious to see what figure price you are ballparking

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Nice project if cheap.

To avoid wasting anyone's time you should state a price as is the rules.

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/143848/#6571218

Stating a price is an advisory.

Can confirm you can run 28s.

DMed the two interested parties above. Happy to allow frame inspections at will (I'm just off Lea Bridge Rd - handy if you're doing an Essex ride).

Also interested depending on the price.

I'm currently fielding a tentative dibs, dependent on in-person inspection (sub £1000 if that helps). If it falls through, I'll list with a fixed price based on that inspection.

You continue to be cagey and evasive despite repeated requests for a price. Every other listing has a price but for some reason this doesn’t apply to you.

Sorry, I thought I explained this in my OP. Due to the numerous issues with the bike, I basically don't know how to price this. There's a lot of factors to consider, such as whether an x-ray is going to be required on the frame, how much life is left in the wheels etc, all of which will affect the price substantially, and may only become apparent on inspection. I've had some very reasonable offers, and as I said I'm currently fielding one serious dibs (currently being negotiated, hence me not putting an exact figure on it, but around £750 if you must know).

As I said, I am willing to listen to any offers, and am very much being guided by these offers and opinions, on how to price it (and as I stated above, I'll be guided by the dibser's inspection). I've been pretty honest about the state of the bike, and I want the price-setting to be a two way process to avoid disappointment. If you have some input about that, or an offer, I'm all ears. But if you're just here to complain, I should remind you that setting a price is an advisory, not a rule.

There is something inherently irritating about classifieds ads with no price. As a new user you should take a hint rather than try to reinvent the wheel. You could post it on one of the other non-sale threads first to see if people can help establish a price for you. Then advertise at that price. Instead you are asking people skimming a sales section to go on some dreaded journey of discovery just to find out if it is in their budget.

Don't think there's any malice on the seller's part here. Seems to be willing to let it go for a decent price and anyone interested could message them to find that out.
They were fairly open in the first line of the ad with condition and uncertainty about the price

Thanks Phil. Yep, also as I said I will likely be posting a price within the coming days based on the input I've had and whether or not it sells to the dibser. Apologies if that's irritating, or too long to wait, but I'm obviously a new user, so I don't really know how anything works.

I'll just chime in here and say:

1. I know Jon personally, and can vouch for him with full confidence. He's an honest, gentlemanly gent. He can also climb really, really fast
   
2. I feel if anything Jon is underselling this and being overly cautious on the part of the buyer. A prime example being that he's recommending a scan, despite having ridden 5000km on it as it is - and suggesting that a buyer can make offers accounting for/factoring in, this cost.
   
3. He was completely honest in his first post that he doesn't know how to price it. He is opening himself up to all manner of lowball offers which to my mind at least, is quite the opposite of being evasive or 'cagey'.
   
4. No-one is being forced to buy or even inquire into, the bike
   
   

how toxic the LFGSS community has become - its sad to see everyone trying to rewrite the rules of the classifieds and attacking any new sale thread.
GLWS mate, thats a nice looking bike

Personally I hardly ever attack new sales threads. I'm patient. I waited at least 48 hours before staging an attack.

Thanks @Alex_Ch and @SimonE1 . However, Simon has undermined his arguments by claiming I'm a fast climber (not currently true) and a gent (never true).

You seem like a nice guy @Jon_S. Apologies for giving you a hard time.

No worries at all, appreciate the apology! xx