How well do High end MTB hold their value?
12-08-05, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
What does any of that have to do with the value of the bike in three years?
I knew I had been doing something wrong all these years. I have never taken nutrition into consideration when buying or selling a bike. Silly me.
Unless buying a bike similar to the Colnago Ferrari don't count on the bike ever gaining value. It is so rare that a bike gains value it shouldn't even come into play when buying a bike unless you are buying a one of a kind collectors item.
I knew I had been doing something wrong all these years. I have never taken nutrition into consideration when buying or selling a bike. Silly me.
Unless buying a bike similar to the Colnago Ferrari don't count on the bike ever gaining value. It is so rare that a bike gains value it shouldn't even come into play when buying a bike unless you are buying a one of a kind collectors item.
12-08-05, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
Unfortunately upgrades don't mean much at all when it comes to buying second hand bikes. Figure if you spent $400 on upgrades you may get an extra $100 when you sell the bike. Just because the upgrades were worth the money to you doesn't mean they will be worth the extra money to someone else. It is best to keep the original parts and put them back on the bike when it comes time to sell it. Then either use the better parts on a future bike or sell them seperately.
Mod Edit: Please use capitalization at the beginning of each sentence, how you were posting it was annoying.
12-08-05, 10:44 PM
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I think its how you take care of it. If you thrown it around and break parts, well then it goes down.Treat it like a king,(except when you are riding it) and you should keep the value higher.
12-09-05, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ChroMo2
Who works on your bicycles?
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12-09-05, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ChroMo2
hey dude... it's the investment into the sport. There's more than just talking about it. Unless you have something knowledgeable to share... "WOULD'NT YOU RATHER BE RIDING?"
Please stop posting nonsense......really.
12-09-05, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by unsuspended
Please stop posting nonsense......really.
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12-09-05, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
I do all my own builds and maintenance.
12-09-05, 12:26 PM
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Do a search, you will find whatever you are looking for including a link to my riding resume. I'm really not sure how much more "technical" I can get though. When I say I do all my own builds and maintenance that seems to be pretty specific.
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12-09-05, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
Do a search, you will find whatever you are looking for including a link to my riding resume. I'm really not sure how much more "technical" I can get though. When I say I do all my own builds and maintenance that seems to be pretty specific.
12-09-05, 10:40 PM
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HOW WELL DO HIGH END MOUNTAIN BIKES HOLD THEIR VALUE? oh yeah the original question! Who cares about how it holds it's value? A mountain bike is there for you to have fun. You cant put a value on the amount of fun you get from bicycling.
12-09-05, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ChroMo2
anybody can find information on anything if they do a search. i'ld just like to see someone knowledgeable about bicycling, to offer a little more technical information. You know... share the how's and why's of how you choose your designs. Me, personally, I would and have offered any advice on secifications, frame geometry, materials, and design. You seem wise enough to poke sarcastic, criticism. why not really show how cool you are and give some information we can use other than you emotional anecdotes?
I have noticed many times you offer to share your advice. This is very generous of you. For some reason I don't see people standing in line waiting for your advice though. Think there could be a reason for that? Hmmmm, something to think about.
Also, I believe that I have given some pretty decent advice since I have been here and that advice has been beneficial to quite a few members. I give honest opinions about equipment and riding techniques that I have experience with. I also have openly admitted when I have been wrong about different things. I also try to not be negative towards other member's equipment or to be critical towards members that are here to be helpful to others or to try to learn. Basicly this means anyone that is trying to contribute something positive to the forum. This obviously does not apply to how I act towards trolls or members that already know everything.
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12-10-05, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
It's not the yelling that does that. It's the content (or lack of content) in his posts.
Originally Posted by LowCel
Also, I believe that I have given some pretty decent advice since I have been here and that advice has been beneficial to quite a few members.
Originally Posted by LowCel
I give honest opinions about equipment and riding techniques that I have experience with. I also have openly admitted when I have been wrong about different things.
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12-10-05, 04:34 AM
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Never buy any gear with resale value in mind. That is for artwork. Bikes, wine, and vintage Cuban cigars are meant to be enjoyed, used to the last drop.
12-10-05, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Never buy any gear with resale value in mind. That is for artwork. Bikes, wine, and vintage Cuban cigars are meant to be enjoyed, used to the last drop.
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12-10-05, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
If you review my threads you will see why I have chosen different components for my bikes. I don't see any reason to repeat them here.
I have noticed many times you offer to share your advice. This is very generous of you. For some reason I don't see people standing in line waiting for your advice though. Think there could be a reason for that? Hmmmm, something to think about.
Also, I believe that I have given some pretty decent advice since I have been here and that advice has been beneficial to quite a few members. I give honest opinions about equipment and riding techniques that I have experience with. I also have openly admitted when I have been wrong about different things. I also try to not be negative towards other member's equipment or to be critical towards members that are here to be helpful to others or to try to learn. Basicly this means anyone that is trying to contribute something positive to the forum. This obviously does not apply to how I act towards trolls or members that already know everything.
I have noticed many times you offer to share your advice. This is very generous of you. For some reason I don't see people standing in line waiting for your advice though. Think there could be a reason for that? Hmmmm, something to think about.
Also, I believe that I have given some pretty decent advice since I have been here and that advice has been beneficial to quite a few members. I give honest opinions about equipment and riding techniques that I have experience with. I also have openly admitted when I have been wrong about different things. I also try to not be negative towards other member's equipment or to be critical towards members that are here to be helpful to others or to try to learn. Basicly this means anyone that is trying to contribute something positive to the forum. This obviously does not apply to how I act towards trolls or members that already know everything.
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thats because mountain bikes actually get used and abused. a road bike (any trek, specialized or litespeed) usually don't endure a lot of crashes
12-10-05, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ChroMo2
dude! the question was how well do high end mountain bikes hold their value? and you wanna get all emotional on me. I said any new mountain bikes is going to have to have components upgraded, may it be handgrips, pedals, stem, or even waterbottle location. Sticking to the question of the thread, could anyone see handgrips being an upgrade. I have a fat old pair of Pedro's blackwalls. the recycled rubber is awesome when it's over 80 degrees. the rubber softens up and you get more grip. the ends are worn out but I was thinking of putting 'em back on. Instead I have some lame yellow specialized grips.
In the future if you have nothing relevant to add to a thread please avoid the temptation of posting nonsense or jibberish.
One thing is for sure, you are definately one of a kind.
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12-10-05, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
One thing is for sure, you are definately one of a kind.
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12-10-05, 04:06 PM
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I could be wrong but doesn't MERTON at least have some knowledge about bikes?
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12-18-05, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
You derail a thread, ask irrelevant questions, get replies to your poiness questions, then you don't like the replies so you completely disregard the replies.
In the future if you have nothing relevant to add to a thread please avoid the temptation of posting nonsense or jibberish.
One thing is for sure, you are definately one of a kind.
In the future if you have nothing relevant to add to a thread please avoid the temptation of posting nonsense or jibberish.
One thing is for sure, you are definately one of a kind.
12-18-05, 02:19 AM
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Can you guys put aside your bad grammar and girly-fighting long enough to post anything of substance, or does this thread need a good dose of Loctite?
12-18-05, 02:34 AM
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Is that Loctite thread locker or super glue? If it is thread locker I recommend a nice amount of 271...it's red aswell
12-18-05, 03:26 AM
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Well I guess a high end bike will hold its value better that a low end one Can I go now?
12-18-05, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by blue_neon
Is that Loctite thread locker or super glue? If it is thread locker I recommend a nice amount of 271...it's red aswell
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