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[Closed] Is it worth it? 2005 Specialized S-Works FSR

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I've been offered a Specialized S-Works FSR from 2005 with Rockshocks Tora U-turn motion damping 100-130mm forks, XT gears, 2015 Deore brakes and
Fulcrum Red Power SL Wheels.

What would be a fair price to pay?

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Posted : 02/02/2016 6:00 pm
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Ooh!

I had one of them.

Depends on condition

The linkage bearings go on them pretty quickly and they go through shock bushes like you wouldn't believe. Removing the chain stay bearings is the work of the devil so make sure they've been done

Ride nice when they are looked after though. But ultimately its a 10 year old MTB with 26" wheels and a straight steerer

If the bearings have been done recently and the the shock and fork have been serviced then about £400-450


 
Posted : 02/02/2016 6:08 pm
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Thanks for the response. Very useful.


 
Posted : 02/02/2016 6:17 pm
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How old are the parts?

If a similar age to the frame I'm not sure I'd pay more than a couple of hundred for it. And Tora forks are basic entry level forks.


 
Posted : 02/02/2016 6:24 pm
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second as above on parts - depends how its been maintained obvs. but I borrowed my boss' similar FSR (don't think was S-Works to be fair, but might have been - it was very nice while it lasted) for a holiday last year, within a couple of days I'd bust the rear wheel as it was all cracked, nipples corroded - plus drivetrain was knackered..

Ouch and oops 🙂


 
Posted : 02/02/2016 6:29 pm
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Pretty old frame, low end forks. I'd say 2-300. Less if it is knackered, more if it is mint. Still be a good ride and far better than spending the same amount in halfords.


 
Posted : 02/02/2016 6:30 pm
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Specs of that era had a habbit of snapping chain stays so I'd be taking a good look at those.
Nothing exceptional so fairly low cash really. What do you want it for?


 
Posted : 03/02/2016 5:59 am