Grass Muncher Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 I've been riding for 4.5 years now. I own 3 bikes, all of which I baught off the hub: a 2014 carbon KTM / Ultegra and Mavic ksyrium wheels (22k), a built up Momsen weighing 11.35kg (15k) and an almost new 2017 giant xtc advanced/ full 11 speed XT with a brand new easton EA wheelset from another guy costing me 23k in total. I remember that the giant xtc advanced 2017 model cost near R43k RRPIf I want to buy the same giant I got 2 years ago then I would have to pay around 25k on the hub and the bike wouldn't even be new.Maybe I got great deal on my Giant but I literally can't find anything on the hub that's quite decent for its price. People are almost asking the same price for their bikes which they paid for. ????♂️There are better deals on the more expensive bikes that cost between 35-50k The prices on the hub is so bad that I'd rather buy a new bike for my little brother than having him ride a second hand bike. Am I wrong? Are prices actually fair. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
DR ◣◢ Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 Nobody is forcing you to buy anything. Move along if you don’t like it or throw down a low-ball offer like most people do these days. Complaining about it and getting a couple of other people to complain about it won’t make a difference. Danger Dassie and Ispeed_V 2
Skybound Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 Simple supply and demand at present. The quantity of stock on the second hand market is low at present and is most probably driven by the low stock of new bikes. Many shops indicating they cannot get hold of stock so people are hanging onto their kit. Needed to upgrade my bike and took me a long while before anything popped up anywhere. One then was listed on a Whatsapp group at what I thought was about 30% more than what it should be listed at, yet the guy had a waiting list of potential purchasers if the original sale fell through. So the demand is supporting the market at the higher prices. Once things settle post Covid - there will be a 'correction'. DR ◣◢ and Zebra 2
fanievb Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 I'm just here for the popcorn Underachiever, Escapee.., Rocket-Boy and 4 others 7
Shebeen Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 It has been fairly widely reported that covid has had a positive effect on people wanting bikes for outdoor exercise.This creates a supply and demand situation where decent second hand bikes are now worth more. Blaming the hub is really just showing ignorance of the situationhttps://fullsus.co.za/feature-your-lbss-supply-in-the-times-of-covid/ Luister boeta , jy het mos nou al jou opinie gegee. Dit is nie nodig om n twat te wees nie. Die OP het sy meninig gegee en jy het jou opinie gegee.....word groot asbMethinks the general hublic will decide who the twat here is! porqui and DR ◣◢ 2
Long Wheel Base Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 I've been riding for 4.5 years now. I own 3 bikes, all of which I baught off the hub:a 2014 carbon KTM / Ultegra and Mavic ksyrium wheels (22k),a built up Momsen weighing 11.35kg (15k)and an almost new 2017 giant xtc advanced/ full 11 speed XT with a brand new easton EA wheelset from another guy costing me 23k in total. I remember that the giant xtc advanced 2017 model cost near R43k RRPIf I want to buy the same giant I got 2 years ago then I would have to pay around 25k on the hub and the bike wouldn't even be new.Maybe I got great deal on my Giant but I literally can't find anything on the hub that's quite decent for its price.People are almost asking the same price for their bikes which they paid for. ♂There are better deals on the more expensive bikes that cost between 35-50k The prices on the hub is so bad that I'd rather buy a new bike for my little brother than having him ride a second hand bike. Am I wrong? Are prices actually fair.What "grass" you munching?
Skubarra Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 It has been fairly widely reported that covid has had a positive effect on people wanting bikes for outdoor exercise.This creates a supply and demand situation where decent second hand bikes are now worth more. Blaming the hub is really just showing ignorance of the situationhttps://fullsus.co.za/feature-your-lbss-supply-in-the-times-of-covid/ Methinks the general hublic will decide who the twat here is! I don't see him blaming the hub? He has his perception on prices and is asking if others agree or disagree with him? He might be wrong (I have no idea) but I don't quite get the need for the sarcasm and name calling?
RocknRolla Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Yesterday was monday, right? Long Wheel Base 1
porqui Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 I'm just here for the popcorn You can afford popcorn ?? TNT1 and Long Wheel Base 2
RocknRolla Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 You can afford popcorn ?? At home, not at the movies, surely. fanievb 1
TNT1 Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 You can afford popcorn ??Not currently, but I have two bikes for sale in the classifieds, so hopefully I can get some popcorn money soon.
Chris_ Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Not currently, but I have two bikes for sale in the classifieds, so hopefully I can get some popcorn money soon. At least we now know why you haven't sold them yet. Underachiever, fanievb and Long Wheel Base 3
PhilipV Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) Luister boeta , jy het mos nou al jou opinie gegee. Dit is nie nodig om n twat te wees nie. Die OP het sy meninig gegee en jy het jou opinie gegee.....word groot asbEdit: Ag ek trek dit liewer terug . Nie die moeite werd nie. Edited October 13, 2020 by PhilipV DR ◣◢ 1
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