Best place to sell a nice road cycle

[formula400]

Went to Bicycle Richmond and had a bike fit, absolutely gutted I didn’t get it done before I bought my Dolan Ares.

Anyway I didn’t do it, and it needs to go, basically it’s too long and and about 6cm to low at the front. Even if I was to spend a grand or 2 on bits it would never fit me nicely.

So I’ve decided to sell it and build a bike that will fit. He worked out that a Trek domane will be the best fit. So once the bikes sold I’ll buy the trek frame and some wheels. I’ve just ordered a Ultrgra group set with 165mm cranks (Dolan has 170mm)

So I’ve got it up on eBay and Facebook but am I missing anything, I am not that clued up when it comes to selling a nice bike.

[Mussels]

How does the bike feel? I'm not sure I'd make an expensive change based on the word of one fitting centre whose goal is to sell you a new bike

[formula400]

They only sell made to order bikes, , but they come in at around 10k, so there goal is not to sell bikes, it’s bike fitting,


It feels proper low, it’s not nice when on the drops, can’t see forward properly,

They put my bikes position on there jig and video you peddling for 5 mins, , then make make changes and keep going until I was completely comfortable, to get my bike to fit me would make it look strange as it would need riser bars and other bits.

He just advised me on what geometry to go for, and the trek is best suited. It was amazing what a new saddle, bringing the bars closer and higher did.

[lostboy]

Size? Spec? Price?

I suspect (given crank length etc.) it's way too small for me but you never know who else is looking on here!

Another one here whose experience of bike fits is excellent. Made an enormous difference to my comfort* and, therefore, my enjoyment of my road riding. *Interestingly, my experience mirrors yours in that it was that "everyone buys too big" and I ended up with a smaller frame, longer post, lower front with a shorter stem. Works a treat.

[formula400]

Dolan Ares disc carbon Di2 Small £5000

3km on the road, 140km on the turbo

Dolan Ares Disc Carbon Road Bike - Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 12SPD Frame Size: Ares Carbon Disc Frame - (SML)

Ares Custom Colour: Ares Custom Colour (Custom Colour) Matt-Black/pink

Ares Disc Carbon Fork: Ares Disc Carbon Fork Ares Disc Carbon Seatpost: Ares Disc Carbon Seatpost

Alpina 11/8: Alpina 11/8"x11/8" Headset

Ares Disc Axle Kit - Frame/Fork: Ares Disc Axle Kit - Frame/Fork

Ares Disc Dropout: Ares Disc Dropout

Chainset Size: Shimano Ultegra R8100 Chainset - 170mm - 50/34

Cassette Size: Ultegra CS R8100 12spd Cassette - 11/34

Ultegra RD-R8150 12-SPD - Rear Derailleur: Ultegra RD-R8150 12-SPD - Rear Derailleur Ultegra FD-R8150 Di2 Brazed-On 12-SPD - Front Derailleur: Ultegra FD-R8150 Di2 Brazed-On 12- SPD - Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra ST-R8170 Di2 LEFT/RIGHT- Levers: Shimano Ultegra ST-R8170 Di2 LEFT/RIGHT- Levers

Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 Flat Mount Disc Brake Calipers: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 Flat Mount Disc Brake Calipers

Shimano RT-MT800 CL Disc Rotor - 160mm(Front): Shimano RT-MT800 CL Disc Rotor - 160mm(Front)

Shimano RT-MT800 CL Disc Rotor - 140mm(Rear): Shimano RT-MT800 CL Disc Rotor - 140mm(Rear) Shimano 12Speed Chain: Shimano 12Speed Chain

Shimano BB86 Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB86 Bottom Bracket

Shimano Di2 BTDN3001 Battery 3Port : Shimano Di2 BTDN3001 Battery 3Port

Shimano EW-EC300-Charger-C61-1700MM-USB: Shimano EW-EC300-Charger-C61-1700MM-USB Shimano Di2 1200mm SD300 Electric Wire (Set 1): Shimano Di2 1200mm SD300 Electric Wire (Set 1) Shimano Di2 1200mm SD300 Electric Wire (Set 2): Shimano Di2 1200mm SD300 Electric Wire (Set 2) Handlebar/Stem Model: Deda Superzero/Vinci (Alloy) Handlebar/Stem

Handlebar Size: Deda RHM Superzero (Alloy) (40cm - Outside-Outside) Handlebars

Stem Size: Deda Vinci (Alloy) DCR Stem (9cm) Handlebar Tape: Deda Handlebar Tape - Night Black

Saddle Option: Selle Italia X1 Flow Saddle - Black Pedals: Shimano PD-M520 MTB SPD Black Pedals

Wheelset: Alpina A5D 50mm Carbon Disc Road Wheelset - (Disc Brake) Alpina A5D 50mm Carbon Disc Road Wheelset (Graphite)

Tyre Type: Standard (inner tube)

Tyre Option: Continental Grand Prix 5000 Clincher 700x25c Tyre