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[Closed] Selling a mates bike - what is it worth

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Sorry for the what's it worth thread but I would like some independent advice on price

Kona Hoss, Deore shifters and front mech, XTR rear mech, Hayes 9 brakes, Truvalit ISIS cranks, BMazz Bomber All Mountain SL forks. All works, reasonable condition but with cosmetic scratches.

My web research suggests about £150 but please let me know. The price will influence whether or not he sells it


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 12:16 pm
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I would say a bit more. £200 and take £180. Would get more if you split it up....


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 12:19 pm
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Don't want the hassle of splitting. It is Juans old bike and will cost £180 to ship to him.

Okay price is up to £180-£200.

Anyone else want to add their wisdom?


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 12:21 pm
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Nick, YGM, remember I serviced that bike.....??


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 12:24 pm
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remember I serviced that bike.....??

I'd say around £50 - £60.


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 12:27 pm
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It was as good as it could possibly be at BBB last year, and I doubt it's been ridden much if at all since.


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 12:29 pm
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What size is it?? is it a small??


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 12:32 pm
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Small-ish, yes.....

I'm just talking to WCA about it (Not buying) so he knows what he's selling.....


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 12:33 pm
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There may be an 'issue' with the forks. I need to get an adapter to put some air in to see how big an issue it might be.

I don't want to mis-sell so will explain the whole situation when I know it. It is currently in Southampton if you want to look but I need to check Juan still wants to sell it.


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 12:45 pm
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The "issue" as pp and wca have put it is a klunky noise at the end of the rebound. The bike/fork was perfectly working for last year BBB and it only has been ridden if wca has lend it. No air in it is normal after a year without use (although I suspect there is still some air inside, just quite not enough for wca as we are not exactly from the same build)
Obviously I'd rather sell it in France, but I can't see how I am going to make any money out of it if getting it shipped already cost 185£.
Now if someone is planning a trip to Riviera bike soon I would happily come and collect it from Molini (and obviously pay for extra on the plane)


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 8:07 pm
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I'd say around £50 - £60.

That's very rude. Do you know Peter?


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 8:31 pm
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What Juan describes about the klunky noise is correct. There is also little air in the shock which may contribute to the issue. It hasn't been ridden since Juan left it with me, it was in a box ready for posting until I found out the cost.

Not for sale yet. Anyone going to France?


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 10:07 pm