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[Closed] YT Wicked second hand would you?

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Looking at one of these with all the bling kit fitted?

But resale will be important for me

Bos suspension
26" wheelsize (Mavics Crossmax)

What other factors should I consider apart from obvious signs of wear and tear and abuse.

What say the STW experts?

Thanks


 
Posted : 14/05/2014 10:20 am
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Unless its like a Lapierre I would.


 
Posted : 14/05/2014 10:23 am
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The price?
Unfortunately the arse has fallen out of the used 26" market. How long do you plan to keep it for?


 
Posted : 14/05/2014 10:43 am
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Yep, there are some stonking bargains on used 26ers at the moment. I'd definitely buy a used Wicked, 26" or not. In fact, been looking for one for ages. So, yes, there would be demand for a used Wicked, but might not hold its value as well as the 650b option.


 
Posted : 14/05/2014 11:36 am
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tricky... Where are you seeing such a bike? I want a Wicked, but the spec you mention is sold out from what I can see, so I am looking at the 650b and hoping that the geo etc is as dialled as it was on the 26er... If you have other info then please share! ๐Ÿ˜€ 26 for life n all that! (Also I am a short-legged female so wee bikes are better!)


 
Posted : 14/05/2014 11:55 am
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I wouldn't worry about resale value given how much high end kit is on the Wicked - flogging BOS forks and Crossmax wheels and then the frame on should protect any concerns regarding secondhand value.

Personally resale value is the least of my concerns when buying a bike because its normally very little once its worn out, battered, scratched and dented...


 
Posted : 14/05/2014 12:37 pm
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Thanks for the feedback.
Real world decision needs to be made
If you had a choice of this or a new 29 stumpjumper evo spec for same money which would you go for?


 
Posted : 15/05/2014 4:23 pm
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IMO it depends where and how you ride.


 
Posted : 16/05/2014 1:36 pm
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I want to get into the Lakes more but my twice weekly rides at present are in places like Gisburn and other northern trail centres. I tend to ride solo and max 3-4 hours at present. My thought on the YT with its amzing on paper spec might be too much for those type of rides, the Stumpy seems to be a bit more in keeping with 9/10 rides I'll do with the potential to step up and get pretty close on those occasions /areas and conditions where the YT might excel?
Richard


 
Posted : 16/05/2014 2:58 pm
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if its the one on Pinkbike then i know the rider selling it. Very well specced and looked after bike and will be a great ride (the bike that is).

Why you buying a bike if you are thinking of selling it on anyway?


 
Posted : 16/05/2014 3:03 pm