Logical to build up and sell my Marin Larkspur as a CX bike?
09-29-15, 12:50 PM
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Logical to build up and sell my Marin Larkspur as a CX bike?
it's occurred to me recently that i really don't use my Marin Larkspur and it seems to have good geometry for CX.
It currently has a cromoly fork, but i could get a carbon one maybe even with disc brake mounts, build it up with some decent stuff, maybe 2x9 with a mix of tiagra and 105 and sell it locally for profit (keeping in mind the frame cost me nothing).
i'd aim for maybe 400-500 USD? really not sure how much money i would need to put into it to overhaul almost everything.
my concern is that i've noticed a trend of people spending either 1000+ or like, next to nothing on CX bikes. all or nothing. or maybe that's just what i've seen for sale, and a CX bike in this price range would be much sought after?
Thoughts?
It currently has a cromoly fork, but i could get a carbon one maybe even with disc brake mounts, build it up with some decent stuff, maybe 2x9 with a mix of tiagra and 105 and sell it locally for profit (keeping in mind the frame cost me nothing).
i'd aim for maybe 400-500 USD? really not sure how much money i would need to put into it to overhaul almost everything.
my concern is that i've noticed a trend of people spending either 1000+ or like, next to nothing on CX bikes. all or nothing. or maybe that's just what i've seen for sale, and a CX bike in this price range would be much sought after?
Thoughts?
09-29-15, 02:00 PM
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Bikes Direct has models in that price range that aren't frankenbikes.
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OK, but unless i'm mistaken none of them have a full tiagra group or any 105. what exactly does "frankenbike" mean anyway?
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I am going to make this crystal-clear: Whatever it is you are trying to sell, sell it as is. Otherwise, you are wasting money.
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Taking a used bike that retailed for $400 new almost a decade ago and building it up with parts to justify a $500 price now would require you to make it a frankenbike. Which means that a $500 bike from bikesdirect or nashbar or REI would be a much more attractive offer.
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The sensible options atmo:
Build it up and ride the heck out of it.
Part it out on ebay. Probably end up pitching the frame.
Sell it - as-is, where-is.
Build it up and ride the heck out of it.
Part it out on ebay. Probably end up pitching the frame.
Sell it - as-is, where-is.
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