Pure Savage Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 Looking HERE, does that more or less correspond to what you paid for it in Jan? If so I would cry in my hands if it only fetched R30k at a mere 6 months old. I'm sure you can squeeze R35k out of it. But like the others said, unless you HAVE to sell it in order to buy another bike (like I currently do, sulk-sulk), I would just keep it for the rainy day when you feel like getting the adrenaline pumping.It has 10 speed on it, so maybe was not a 2017 model.
Allrounder Posted June 9, 2017 Author Posted June 9, 2017 no i think it is a older model, it does not have the internal cabling. Bought if from a friend of a friend who has a LBS. Unfortunately i have to sell this bike to be able to buy another one. I blew my whole budget to buy this... Like I said it is fun, I just don't like it as much.
stringbean Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 You also have to compare it in the classifieds to other carbon HT you can get for 30-35KSorry to say you going to take a bath.You would do far better if you can do a straight swop with someone for a road bike of same value.
Veebee Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 You guys are cool! We could gin.... Bobbo is closer to you...
Mamil Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 The correct answer to mtb or roadie is BOTH. Like Winnie the Pooh said when Rabbit offered him honey or condensed milk on his bread. "Both", but then not to sound greedy added "but don't worry about the bread". You made the right choice going back to the road!!
King_Crispy Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 The correct answer to mtb or roadie is BOTH. Like Winnie the Pooh said when Rabbit offered him honey or condensed milk on his bread. "Both", but then not to sound greedy added "but don't worry about the bread".I thought you were a knob.But with a chirp like that my perception has changed. Thank you for redeeming my belief in humankind
Mamil Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 Jeez - talk about a backhander --- give with one hand take away with the other I thought you were a knob.But with a chirp like that my perception has changed. Thank you for redeeming my belief in humankind
i24 Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 Keep that bike and turn it into a monstercross! All you need is to find some nice tyres, CX or large volume (>35c) road tubeless tyres. Then cut the bars shorter (or exchange them). Then you will have the coolest gravel grinder ever. Light, disk brakes, tubeless, suspension on the front to handle the corrugations ... Good for gravel rides, commuting, touring. some light MTB and you can go ride with your roadie friends. You could also look at drop bars, but that complicates shifters and brake leavers. Maybe you can find some exotic bars or bar ends that work with your current kit. But you would soon be spending money on diminishing returns. Then save up for N+1. R10G to R15G should get a pretty decent 2nd hand road bike. Then a dual suspension MTB for N+2...
'Dale Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 29-32 Lots of cool road bikes for sale All the best ????????
popcorn_skollie Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 I thought that I am done with road riding and sold my road bike in January and bought a MTB... the rest of my group, only rides road... the MTBikers in cape town is so friendly and they keep on inviting me to join the ride... Sounds like you might feel pressured to join your old group. If I read between the lines it tells me deep down, in your heart of hearts, you're a mountain biker. If I was you I would keep the bike. Abandon the old roadie group.And embrace my new life in the wild with friendly new friendly MTB friendly friends.
Patchelicious Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 Sounds like you might feel pressured to join your old group. If I read between the lines it tells me deep down, in your heart of hearts, you're a mountain biker. If I was you I would keep the bike. Abandon the old roadie group.And embrace my new life in the wild with friendly new friendly MTB friendly friends.Oh no you don't! One thing that we have learnt is that MTBers are the new Roadies.
Allrounder Posted June 10, 2017 Author Posted June 10, 2017 Oh no you don't! One thing that we have learnt is that MTBers are the new Roadies.Haha yes indeed.
Allrounder Posted June 10, 2017 Author Posted June 10, 2017 What road bike did you have that you sold?I had a trek 2.1. I saw there is plenty nice bikes in the classifieds now.
Patchelicious Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 Swopsies with this guy. https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&do=view_item&item_id=252951
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