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[Closed] When is the best time to sell a 26" Five ?

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If you wanna trade your Orange Five [url= http://cityusedofficefurniture.co.uk/shop/storage/used-4-drawer-filing-cabinet/ ]this place[/url] does part ex


 
Posted : 15/09/2015 11:26 pm
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Kept my 2010 Zesty, glad I did. Resale values second hand are poor. Still enjoy riding the bike. My daughter rides it when she visits.


 
Posted : 15/09/2015 11:51 pm
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Op how much are you selling it for?


 
Posted : 16/09/2015 8:40 am
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Op how much are you selling it for?

Not 100% sure I am yet. As I say it wasn't supposed to be a for-sale post. But thanks for all the responses. There was a surprisingly strong consensus: if I am going to sell then it might as well be now, selling the frame will be easier than the whole bike and I should expect around £600 for a tidy example with tapered steerer, maxle rear and kashima shock. So, once I've made my mind up, I'll probably hold out for that for a while then start dropping the price when it doesn't sell 🙂


 
Posted : 16/09/2015 9:54 am
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That's fair enough in my opinion, I can't see any with that spec. about for less money. This thread has made me want one again though.....


 
Posted : 16/09/2015 10:40 am
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I honestly think they'll be a future classic and hold value to a certain extent.
Look great, ride great, are great.


 
Posted : 16/09/2015 11:02 am
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RP the ST issue 100 just hit my doormat and I started flicking through. Somehow my eyes were drawn to the 50 top tips and the words of Keith Bontrager on p.59.

You might want to keep the 26er 8)


 
Posted : 16/09/2015 12:17 pm
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Mines probably worthless, because it's straight steerer and 27.2" . But it is still a fab ride and save the brakes, wants for nothing spec-wise.

I'll look to get probably a Whyte 905 and YT Capra next year but keep the five as I can't bear the thought of someone enjoying it for peanuts!

My eldest son is about to outgrow my bike size at thirteen so even he won't ride it!


 
Posted : 16/09/2015 12:27 pm
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Chuck it on the Orange Riders FB page...

2015 Mk1 here, bought the same week the Mk2 came out.
Didn't like the Mk2.
Its a Five. They always sell.


 
Posted : 16/09/2015 12:47 pm
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The best time for the fella a bought mine off was three weeks ago , 2013 pro full bike £1300 . I sold my soul 2013 about 8 weeks ago (frame and qr reba fork) for £450 , which I was happy with , good 26" bikes don't stop being good just cuz there is something new out , they will sell , or just Cary on enjoying it 🙂


 
Posted : 16/09/2015 2:13 pm
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Not curently in the market, but if I were I would be interested at £500. Seeing at at £600 ePay robs over 10%, plus likely PayPal fees..


 
Posted : 16/09/2015 4:05 pm
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How topical,I also have a 2013 five and have been looking for another one to set up light as mine's a little bulky with 36`s etc,been keeping a keen eye on prices and they still seem to sell easily enough at the right price it seems.Anything priced £1300-ish seems to sell quickly,although you still get straight a steerer ones advertised at around £1k too.


 
Posted : 16/09/2015 9:26 pm
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I was a little unsure if £1300 was too much , but it seems as though it was about right , oh and it is really good , I got first proper ride at sherwod on sat and I can completely see why they are so popular


 
Posted : 16/09/2015 9:36 pm
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Just taken the plunge with a 2013 bike with a great spec for £1k, a lot of bike for my money.
Richard


 
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