Avalon Venture Carbon 1675 vs South Bay S222E: 5-year value retention (64% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Avalon Venture Carbon 1675 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Avalon Venture Carbon 1675 comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 64% for the South Bay S222E. Over the first five years the Avalon Venture Carbon 1675 loses roughly $5,470 while the South Bay S222E loses about $15,685 — a gap near $10,215.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Avalon Venture Carbon 1675 sheds about 8% in year one versus 25% for the South Bay S222E. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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