I think a combination of "half retail" and "inflation corrected" is a good place to start. One might argue that inflation is not relevant, but I would argue that because Rivendell componentry and frame "technology" is basically unchanged between then and now, it's fair to include inflation for an apples-to-apples comparison. A Rivendell shouldn't depreciate as fast as an average consumer bike due to their timeless qualities. They shouldn't appreciate in value either, because they are more of a tool than an art piece, but I think it's fair to get most of your money back out of one, even 20 years later.
All this said and based on what I've seen similar era Rivendells go for, I'd suggest $1500 - 1800 is a fair price if it's in good shape. I've seen them posted for less as well as a lot more, but I think that's about where you'll get a sale in a reasonable amount of time without undercutting yourself. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/87a51333-81c0-421c-b85f-4b9a1a7683b2n%40googlegroups.com.
