J∆kk∆ls Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Yes!! Make sure you have some change for a new chain, tyres, grips and top tier service. If you can, also get a new saddle (personal preference, I always like being the first one to fart on a saddle)
BBN Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 GUYS, THIS IS THE BIKE IM INTERRESED IN... Your advice???I'am selling my Scott Spark 920 with some great upgrades.If upgrade the following:Rear derailleur from Shimano XT to Shimano XTR with clutch.Brakes from Shimano SLX to Shimano XT.Wheelset from Syncros Rims with SLX hubs to ZTR Arch EX with Hope hubs.Syncros handlebar to Raceface Carbon 720mm.Syncros Stem 90mm to Easton Stem 90mm.Syncros Saddle to Selle Italia saddle.I'll be fitting a new Shimano 10 Speed Cassette and chain for the buyer.All the pivots had a service 2 weeks ago.Front fork and rear shock will be service in the week.Bike is in great condition with small race mark.It's bean services on a regular.Will give the Shimano SLX front shifter, front derailleur and the 2 Shimano XT blades (38/24) and the 17T cassette ring with the purchase.Reason for selling my bike, is that I want to go back to a hard tail.KEY SPECSModel Year 2014Frame size LargeWheel Size 29"COMPONENTSFrame Scott Spark 920 Carbon Main Frame and Alloy RearFork Fox 32 Float Evolution CTD, 3 modes, 15 mm Thru AxleRear shock Fox Nude, CTCD 3 modes technologyWheels ZTR Arch EX with Hope HubsRear derailleur Shimano XTR 10 SpeedShifters Shimano SLX ShifterBrakes Shimano XT - upgrade from SLXCrankset Shimano XT with 32T Raceface Narrow wide bladeCassette Shimano XT 10spd with Wolftooth 40T and 17T outSeatpost SyncrosSaddle Selle ItaliaStem Easton - upgrade from SyncrosHandlebars Race Face Next Carbon 720mm - upgrade from SyncrosPedals Shimano XTOther 2 Lezyne Bottle holders, 2 New Maxxis Ikon tyersWow, lot of money spent on upgrades! First, have a look at www.bicyclebluebook.com to give you an idea on price. I have found that the prices $/R are fairly accurate at current exchange rate. You still need someone to look at it and see how hard it has been ridden over the last year. As it is carbon, be very careful with the frame and have it checked for cracks!
popcorn_skollie Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 I can't see myself spending new bike kind of money when I can get 2 or 3 different bikes for the same price. What may be considered an investment to some is just a commitment to me. I'm probably gonna sell, replace, change or upgrade this and that later coz its an itch i'm always scratching. As soon as a new bike leaves the store it loses half its resale value. I froth over the lastest bikes and gadgets like any of us. But not enough to make me part with my money, well most of the times anyways. The other day I randomly climbed with someone I just met. We were going at the same pace and had a bit of a chat. His bike was probably worth 10 times the value of mine.It was an awesome ride. Pretty flash and I was super impressed. But in the end were both super stoked and had fun riding our bikes. If you are technically minded and/or bike savvy to some degree it probably means you love experimenting and wont be happy commited to a single bike for long. In which case you'll find yourself swindling all the time. Whereas there are those who know exactly what they want and they choose to pay for it and the peace of mind it comes with.
Milosh Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 One word. Insurance. I have a better cheaper word. Warranty.Yes warranty is free on a full price bike !!
Jaco-fiets Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Depends on the owner! I will not a used mtb from any of my riding buddies cause I know that bike has been raced HARD
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