How much would you pay for this 26" ?

[Chavo]

I'm going to look into that. I did see it and thought it might have been abused a bit for hectic downhill. But I do like the look of it.

It's probably best to go in with that expectation regardless of what bike it is (i.e. hectic downhill abuse). Buying second hand won't be the same as new (obviously) so expect to add on a bit of maintenance cost to the price you are willing to pay for the bike. That way, there should be fewer unexpected surprises in terms of cost.

 

Besides it being general Hub policy when buying second hand, viewing the bike would be recommended if you can. If it has seen a bit of hard use and needs some extra love then it should offer some room for negotiation on the asking price.

[Hairy]

I'm going to look into that. I did see it and thought it might have been abused a bit for hectic downhill. But I do like the look of it.

then see if you can knock the price downhill.

 

bearings are cheap and easy to replace (Single Pivot) and the frame is tough

[Brickleberry]

Do you buy a bike with the idea of selling it a bit down the line?

Commitment issues, upgradeitis or do you just burn money.

 

Besides, if you buy a second hand 26er someone else has already taken the knock.

Lastly, I'll rather ride a nice 26er, than an average 29/27.5 bike. At the budget the OP is looking at he'll get a kief 26er, but not much if he buys new or bigger wheels.

unless you own the bike you first had as an adult still with you today and that's the bike you ride currently , then you should start looking at resale value , or else you will burn money . Why would you chose a bike that will have limited resale value over one that is likely to fetch a better price down the line ? I have no issue with 26ers , they are great. But I wouldn't pay 15k for a second hand one . That would be throwing cash away , even if you don't see it now .

[PhilipV]

unless you own the bike you first had as an adult still with you today and that's the bike you ride currently , then you should start looking at resale value , or else you will burn money . Why would you chose a bike that will have limited resale value over one that is likely to fetch a better price down the line ? I have no issue with 26ers , they are great. But I wouldn't pay 15k for a second hand one . That would be throwing cash away , even if you don't see it now .

I've only sold 2bikes in my life. One was an Avalanche when I was 13, and the other was a jump bike. Oh and I gave one away the other day.

Every other bike I've ridden into the ground.

 

I have 3 frames in my garage, (2 cracked, one as fatigued as a only toothpick) a couple of wheels and a drawer full of suspension components that will find its way to one of our bikes eventually. All the stuff that has some life in it gets recycled to other bikes (4between my wife and myself, 2 of which are 26ers bought 2nd hand.)

 

If you buy a 26 now, it will be dead in 4years time, or you will have spent quite a lot on maintenance. If you buy a 29er, it will be just as dead in 4years time, or you will have spent as much on maintenance. But your start up capital cost will probably have been double. And you'll still only get relative peanuts for it.

If you buy a bike, ride like a fairy and sell it two years down the line, you will get about half you paid for it (not even acccounting for your drive train costs.) But where's the fun in that? Ride a bike properly without thinking about resale. Bikes aren't an investment. But I guess you buy a new car every couple of years as well?

[pista]

unless you own the bike you first had as an adult still with you today and that's the bike you ride currently , then you should start looking at resale value , or else you will burn money . Why would you chose a bike that will have limited resale value over one that is likely to fetch a better price down the line ? I have no issue with 26ers , they are great. But I wouldn't pay 15k for a second hand one . That would be throwing cash away , even if you don't see it now .

That is one awesome 26er and sure the price will be negotiable.Cant see why you'd lose to much compared to an entry level 27.5.

 

There'll always be a market for 26ers with juniors and small men and ladies.

[Headshot]

That is one awesome 26er and sure the price will be negotiable.Cant see why you'd lose to much compared to an entry level 27.5.

 

There'll always be a market for 26ers with juniors and small men and ladies.

And why would you worry about resale on a 15k bike. its not as if it will lose half its value like a R30k not very light or trailworthy 29er will either. This throwaway mentality we suffer from... 

[Wind in the Willows]

I've found a pretty sweet deal on a specialized camber expert 2012. I'm officially a 26er convert. I mean revert.