RobGTi Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 This is sort of a "for sale" post, but also a bit of an asking for advice post I am selling a mountain bike that I have had for about 6 years but has really had minimal use for the last 5 years. Its surplus to requirements as I only really use my XC bike so this might as well be sold. Now I have been out of the mountain biking scene for quite a while so I have very little idea of what my bike is worth (even though I remember it costing alot roughly 6 years ago!). I thought I would ask here as I have spotted a few mountain bike topics recently with people who seem to have a pretty good knowledge So my questions are (if anyone is kind enough to offer any advice): 1. How much do you think it is worth? 2. Where would be best to sell it? (any forums, or is ebay best?) 3. Does anyone here want to buy it? :D Here are the specs and (lots!) of pics Scott USA Octane hardtail frame Marzocchi bomber 2002 Tioga Factory DH 2.10 Tyres Halo Combat Rims + Diatech disc brake hubs (very strong wheels) DMR Chain Guide FSA V Drive Xtreme Cranks Shimano Deore rear mech Hope (Mini?) front disc brake Shimano Deore XT shifter Yeti grips Shimano Deore XT rear disc brake DMR saddle (quick release) Thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobGTi Posted May 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Few more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 First question is what did it cost you (without any extras) - it's then a lot easier to make a call on what it might be worth now. MTBs have come a massively long way in the last 6 years! Unfortunately, extras on bikes are a bit like extras on cars - they don't add to the value, but they make it easier to sell. Also, what size frame is it and how much does it weigh? I've got a a friend who wants to get back into biking with us at weekends and he may be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobGTi Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Well I didn't buy it as a whole bike. I had accumulated a stack of bits from upgrading other bikes, which meant I just bought the frame and built it from there, and I cant even remember what I paid for that. Its probably not 6 years since I got it, more like 4 but I do understand that it has still moved on quite alot over the last 4 years. I dont even know what style of riding this would be used for now. I used to use it for a bit of downhilling and some dual mountain biking. Having looked on a couple of forums is this now referred to as "freeride"? I cant remember what size the frame is and I have never weighed it, I will find out both and report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djthecj Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 im fairly interested in this, my mate had one that rode gorgeous, he sold his for 150 quid similar spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slol Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 im fairly interested in this, my mate had one that rode gorgeous, he sold his for 150 quid similar spec Yeh right !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgwz Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Has anyone figured out what this is worth, may be very interested at the right price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djthecj Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) lol just saying what he sold it for, but its not worth a lot more? is it? plus, the seals look knackered on the forks? Edited July 19, 2008 by djthecj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulstevo Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 (edited) I would say you are looking at £200/300 tops...if you are lucky... Lot of bikes out there at the moment for very good prices as all the new 09 models are coming in..all the 08 stuff is bargain basement ..so not a great time to be selling a MB....Im in the middle of trying to get rid of my GT RTS full float and thats gonna struggle to get £300 (buying a new TREK fuel 09) Good luck... Edited July 26, 2008 by Paulstevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells0 Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Don't think 08 bikes will be selling for bargain prices to be honest. 09 Bikes are going have some fairly big price hikes due to increase in raw materials and shipping costs. But i would say £2/300 tops too as fairly old now [though has good components]. Is a dirt jumper, which seems pretty 'in' with the kids at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobGTi Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hi guys, I'm really sorry about the massively late response! I've just been a little busy with other things recently. I do still have this, and I am amazed that it would go for as little as £200/300, but I'll take your word for it. If anyone is interested, let me know. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgwz Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Hi guys,I'm really sorry about the massively late response! I've just been a little busy with other things recently. I do still have this, and I am amazed that it would go for as little as £200/300, but I'll take your word for it. If anyone is interested, let me know. Cheers Im massively interested, this is me letting you know :D Get back to me on a price and i will probably take it off you at the end of the month (stupid student pay) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobGTi Posted August 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Cool. Well judging on what has been said on here I'd say £250 is the minimum I'll let it go for without ebaying it, purely because of the quality of the components on the bike. No problem waiting until the end of the month if needs be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgwz Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Cool. Well judging on what has been said on here I'd say £250 is the minimum I'll let it go for without ebaying it, purely because of the quality of the components on the bike. No problem waiting until the end of the month if needs be Then just to be nice and because im bored of my current il give you 275 for it. that way its more then you want minimum. Yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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