The length of time you had this up for sale for would suggest it’s not a very in demand bike. So your two choices are either to keep it, or if you really don’t like it, eBay it, take what paltry amount you get and move on.

Sad but true.

Don’t think £1000 is unreasonable but i think if you want £1000, given current ‘market conditions’, you may have to split it down and sell components individually.

I’d say you are unlikely to get much for it as everyone expects 26 to be dirt cheap as everyone else runs for the 650b marketing bandwagon. I think you would be lucky to clear £800-1000 for it (depends a bit on exact shock and fork model). Certainly not enough in my mind to justify selling a fully functioning bike. If it is a niche size you may have trouble shifting it at all.

You may have more luck splitting it and throwing it out to the 26 crowd as the only people that seem to be buying 26 on here seem to be looking for a cheap upgrade part for their current set up rather than “investing” in something. Everything apart from the frame, forks and wheels can be swapped over to a new frame. Classifieds seems to be a bit slow unless things are the right price, 26 stuff seems to linger unless it is the exact thing someone wants and is priced low.

If it still works then ride it into the floor and save money for a whole new set up while you do. Things will change while you do this and you can then buy at the crest of the new niche!

Just ride it…

Why the massive need to get rid, what’s wrong with it?

Just keep it and have some lessons with Jedi so you can ride it better, using the money you would have lost/spent on a new bike.

I’d just keep it unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket – im the same with a top spec 26″ blur lt. An inch or so in wheel diameter wont make the slightest bit of difference to us as we will be limited by skill and fitness before the wheel size.

I struggled to sell my 2010 5 spot in large – ended up selling it on eBay for about £350, and that was before the 650b thing happened. The problem with that particular model year is that people are aware that as good as it is/was the next generation with slacker 44mm headtube and bolt through back end was much more popular. Also, 2010’s were sold off by CRC & Merlin at massively reduced prices. Additionally, isn’t yours an XL size – that seriously reduces your market size.

I would definitely consider stripping it and selling the frame on eBay (due to the massive exposure), and ensure it’s available to European ebayers – there’s loads of good couriers that will transport to Europe at reasonable prices – it cost me £40 to send my Marin Frame to Switzerland – the winning bidder paid the delivery costs, so you’re not out of pocket.