I think i have a 1999 Super V Raven 1000SL blue carbon frame - value??

[Grant]

Howdy all, new to this forum.
I have what i think is a 1999 super V Raven 1000SL blue carbon frame bike.
Model number looks like it is 0DMNR2MD
Any thoughts of value?

thanks

Grant

 

[black lightning 1987]

There were some durability issues with the 1st generation Raven frames. I don't think that there were any SL models in 1999, perhaps a Raven 1000? Condition is very important, and even with good pictures opinions on value can vary quite a bit.

 

[Grant]

There were some durability issues with the 1st generation Raven frames. I don't think that there were any SL models in 1999, perhaps a Raven 1000? Condition is very important, and even with good pictures opinions on value can vary quite a bit.

Thank you for the reply, I really appreciate that. When you say opinions on value vary are we talking this is worth $100 or a few hundred or maybe more??

 

[black lightning 1987]

Assuming it's a complete original bike in good condition, I'd think you could probably part it out and easily net $200-300 for the parts and probably an equal amount for the frame and fork. Here's a nice Raven 700 that sold recently for something under the $695 asking price. The XT/XTR parts on a 1000 models should net a decent amount more.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cannodale-...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[Brian]

It depends. The 2st Gen Ravens were recalled because the glue would separate the frame. However, I would ride one. But not off road. Price is really up to the person interested. But they are a rare vintage bike. 1999 seams like yesterday.

 

[Len]

In my experience these seem to go for more money on eBay than Craigslist, FB, etc. I got this off of CL for $300 last spring. I'd say it's in good condition, but not excellent.

 

[Brian]

And with road tires is the best way to ride this bike. The 1st gen and the 2nd gen both had recall issues. 1st gen i believe was the glue would separate. 2nd gen was I think... the seat post clamp would snap off, as well as the "bonded rear swing recall."

99/2k was a hard time for Cannondale. They were building bikes and motor bikes..

 

[Len]

Yeah, I bought it for a cool around town bike, which it does perfectly. Shocks both still function great. I had another 1st gen Raven that I had bought new in college and kept until I sold it in ~2007.