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Suggestions - is it worth selling an infrequently used bike?
I've recently acquired a Trek Rumblefish and absolutely love the handling and the speed of the 29er is awesome. However, this now leaves me with a 29er dually and my 26 dually.
The 26 is a Scott Genius RC10, top end carbon, xtr/x0 components, Ritchey Carbon cockpit, DT Swiss wheels with 240 hubs, 10kg all up - you get the picture. Trouble is, I'm not using it very much and everytime I take it out I Fi d myself thinking 'could have done this quicker on the 9er!'. I've even decided to do my next 100k'er on the rumblefish over the much lighter Scott due to the speed of the bigger wheels.
However, is it worth selling it? The Scott is an 07, but was stored for 3.5 yrs, so basically like new. But I'm not sure anyone would pay for a 5 year old bike? So should I keep it for fun, in 5 more years it will be 'retro'!
Suggestions? What would people expect it to sell for?
(This isn't an indirect classifieds ad! Just want to get a feel for its value and whether its worth selling)
Then, of course, if I did sell it I would have a gap in the workshop, so what to replace it with??!!
Jonny
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I think it all depends on what you can get for it and how much you need the cash
I have a 2009 model Remedy 9. It was a $10k bike when new and i cant get $1500 for it now. Same goes for my girlfriends 2009 model Specialized Tarmac Comp roadie. A $4500 carbon bike when new and we cant get $1500 for it either and its also as new. I have also tried selling my Yeti Big Top, full XX, TWE wheels etc, cost in the region of $6500 to build, cant get $4500 for it. We dont need the cash and it does get to a point in time that they just arent worth selling. Even though i dont need them i would sooner hang onto them than give them away.
Bikes arent worth anything these days unfortunately.
I'd hold on to it as a spare for when your 29er is off the road. That's what I use my 26er for and having thought about selling it for the same reasons you are, I'm gald I held on to it.
Adding to my above comment, throw some slicks on it and use it as a commuter or as your go to bike when the trails are wet and you want something for the road
If you're not using the Scott, then whatever you sell it for can go towards the Trek. There will always be maintenance costs, upgrades etc.
I personally don't like to store things that never get used.
Although you won't get much for it (compared to the initial purchase price).
You have to consider the value you got out of it at the time it was used.
Rather let someone else enjoy the bike, then let it become a dust collector in the garage.
My 2c.
I also have a 26" dually I bought in 2009 and decided to check out the hype of the 29r so bought a specialized epic expert last year. I absolutely enjoy the 29r and use it mostly for xc events and training. However every time I take out the 26" for fun on the local trail it brings a smile to my dial. Plus you will have a spare bike to see you through if the other is in the shop.
Thanks for the feedback
I did a couple of laps of the dam this morning, first on the 9er and then on the Scott. The 9er was faster, downhill more stable, and the rock gardens much smoother. But the 26 was much more fun on the single track and lifting the front wheel over rocks and roots was 100% easier than the 9er.
Decision made - both have their place!!
Now to convince the wife that I do need both (and the roadie for commuting!)
Just tell her its not worth selling as you wouldnt get much for it.
I dont know about your missus but mine is happier to hang onto expensive stuff like this than give it away.
I came to exactly the same conclusion as you.
Have been riding a duallie 26" Trance for a year now, but wanted to see what all the 29er hype was about so bought a 29er Anthem. Was expected to get carried away by the complete awesomeness of a 29er and have the 26 for sale within a week. But, instead I found the 29er is great for some things - basically fast flowy trails & races, but the Trance is still better (and more fun) in the twisty turny stuff and jumps.
So my new mantra is 'horses for courses' and I find myself riding them both about equally...
Hey Mamil, have you had the 29er up Rocky Balboa? If so, better or worse than the 26" ?
I have, but I'm afraid I can't give you a straight 'one is better than the other' answer.
The larger wheels of the 29er definitely roll over the obstructions better at low speeds, but then I also find the front end quite unweildy to manoeuvre between the trees & rocks in the tight sections.
But, as my riding buddy commented, it says something when I can make a clean run on rocky balboa with my 26, but have to 'touch' a couple of times on the 29er.
I now tend to use my 26 on tight, technical courses with jumps like the KC and Turners, whereas I prefer the 29er on the more flowy courses like Jarrahdale and Marrinup where it's definitely faster.
As I said - horses for courses...
If not, no reason to sell.