Ok the flip side to my other post.
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=18491

After I decide on a new frame I'm going to unload the bike I've got. I actually have a friend that is potentially interested. He said he'd be willing to give me a fair price for it...more or less whatever I could get on eBay for it. I have a small idea what it might be worth, but I'm not positive since it's an older frame. Any bike appraisers out there? What's the market value on this sucker?

Here's what I'm looking to unload.

'99 or '98 (not positive) Klein Quantum Race
Blue/Green fade - I think they used to call it Linear Blue
I think it's a small - fits me perfect and I'm 5-8 with average proportions
Campy Chorus 10 speed group (<750 miles since upgrade and replacement)
- 12- 25 Cassette
- 170 Non-Carbon Crank
- 52-39 Chainrings
Record Bottom Bracket
Ritchey WCS Headset
Ambrosio (Colnago branded) Rims - 32 hole 3 cross on Chorus Hubs
Alpha Q Pro Carbon Post
Flite Gel saddle
Ritchey WCS Stem
Ritchey Biomax Bars - 42
Time Carbon Fork - Steel Steerer
Michelin Pro Race tires - New (< 200 miles)
Other items
There's a small dent (about the size of a dime and maybe a 2 mm deep at the center) on the driveside rear triangle just behind the seat tube between the brake mount and the seat tube weld - this was a factory error (oops) and the reason I got the frame in the first place. It has little to no impact to structural integrity just couldn't be sold retail that way. The paint is perfect on the dent as it was dented prior to going through paint. I've been riding it for 5 years and had no problem whatsoever.
I'm super anal so the drive train is immaculate and has been very well maintained.
Brand new cables (Record, <100 miles)

Thanks for the input ahead of time

You have a 10 speed Chorus group with 750 miles on it and you want a new bike? Just get a new frame.

The Chorus group is probably worth something. To me a six year old AL frame with some miles on it is virtually worthless. So I'd say the bike is worth about $100-200 more than the Chorus group.

You have a 10 speed Chorus group with 750 miles on it and you want a new bike? Just get a new frame.

The Chorus group is probably worth something. To me a six year old AL frame with some miles on it is virtually worthless. So I'd say the bike is worth about $100-200 more than the Chorus group.

Probably need to clarify that.

<750 miles on the cassette, Rear derailleur, chain.
~ 2000 on the Rings, Crank, Bottom Bracket, Hubs, Brakes, levers (everything still in perfect working order - as I said, I kept this thing immaculate.)

So maybe about $700 - $800?

I agree the frame by itself is pretty much useless and I doubt I could even sell it. As a bike it's really pretty decent for the money I would think. At least my one potential buyer is interested in the no hassle factor of buying a light bike with high quality components. There's no way you could get a bike that light with Chorus 10 on it for under $1000... probably not even under $1500. Granted it would be new.

On the new bike I would like to start with a new BB, Crank, and brakes so I'm better off unloading this bike to offset a new full group for the new bike. Something about a $2.5 to $3 K frame with used parts on it to start just doesn't seem right either. Call me crazy.

Hi. I work at a shop that sells Klein bikes. The previous post which stated that the bike is worth between 7 and 800 is right on. I would think you would do better to sell the frame only and upgrade that way, that is, if you like the campy stuff. If you want a change, take your 750 bucks, which is very reasonable on your side and your friend who is interested, and go shopping. Carbon and titanium frames hold their value much more than aluminum, and the ride quality is much nicer. If you are going to buy a bike that you will sell again inthe future, be contientious of that. If money is not a problem, get exactly what you want the first time. Even if money is a problem, get exactly what you want or you will not be satisfied, and thus in the same situation again. Good luck with your new bike!

What's wrong with a 6 year old aluminum frame? I bought my bike used (aluminum frame) 1999. Is the frame at a greater potential to breaking now?

Probably need to clarify that.

<750 miles on the cassette, Rear derailleur, chain.
~ 2000 on the Rings, Crank, Bottom Bracket, Hubs, Brakes, levers (everything still in perfect working order - as I said, I kept this thing immaculate.)

So maybe about $700 - $800?

I agree the frame by itself is pretty much useless and I doubt I could even sell it. As a bike it's really pretty decent for the money I would think. At least my one potential buyer is interested in the no hassle factor of buying a light bike with high quality components. There's no way you could get a bike that light with Chorus 10 on it for under $1000... probably not even under $1500. Granted it would be new.

On the new bike I would like to start with a new BB, Crank, and brakes so I'm better off unloading this bike to offset a new full group for the new bike. Something about a $2.5 to $3 K frame with used parts on it to start just doesn't seem right either. Call me crazy.

What's wrong with a 6 year old aluminum frame? I bought my bike used (aluminum frame) 1999. Is the frame at a greater potential to breaking now?

I just meant that I probably can't get much money for it if I try to sell it. That's all. It's a perfectly good frame, just not worth much in the market at large.

I don't think there is any worry about frame failure ... not that I'm really an authority.