Mountain Biking - Selling a 12 year old bike

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Albany-12303
06-29-09, 09:30 PM
I have never sold a bike before and I would appreciate any suggestions for an asking price.

Its a 1998 Giant ATX 880 (in very good shape)

-Cu 92 Aluminum frame (no dents)
-Mavic 220 wheels
-Mixture of SRAM 7.0 and Shimano Deore LX components (SRAM twist shift, front and rear derailleurs. Shimano Deore LX hubs)
-New tires

My guess is that the frame itself would be worth about $200 - $300, but I don't know what I should be asking for the entire bike.

Any advice would be helpful.

Thanks

jjbod1
06-29-09, 09:40 PM
Honestly dude, the technology of MTN bikes changes as fast as that of computers. In other words what you have is a dinosaur. I myself really like older bikes, but I am strange. You will be very lucky if you get 200 for the complete bike.
kenhill3
06-29-09, 09:43 PM
If indeed in very good shape, geartrain with good life left on it, I would put it on Craigslist for $500 and would be happy to end up with about $400.

IIRC, that is a pretty decent hardtail frame and easily builds up to 24-25 lbs.

Albany-12303
06-30-09, 05:26 AM
OK - I listed it on Craigslist for $450
Phantoj
06-30-09, 07:47 AM
$150
ed
06-30-09, 07:55 AM
$150

I'm pretty cheap when it comes to used bikes. I agree with Phantoj.
rav
06-30-09, 02:33 PM
can you email me your link? i am in Guilderland myself.

Ravi