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Old 10 October 2008, 01:24 PM
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Default Bad time of year to sell a Mountain Bike?

I have a rarely used mountain bike in my garage which may as well be sold as its never used!! Is this a bad time of year to sell do you think with Winter coming? Shall I wait until spring?

Any thoughts chaps?
Old 10 October 2008, 01:28 PM
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You may well start to get some people looking for Christmas Presents, depends on the value.
Old 10 October 2008, 01:30 PM
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depends on the age and spec too - new ones are coming out about now, which devalues recent models, but less so older / low-spec bikes

Anyway it's more fun in winter!
Old 10 October 2008, 01:35 PM
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Thanks for the fast replies!!

Its not an expensive bike gents. Its a Carrera from Halfords bought 2 years ago for approx £300 with upgraded front suspension and disc brakes. You think £100 would be reasonable?

Sorry not clued up on MTB's
Old 10 October 2008, 01:36 PM
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You should be able to bung it in the local rag for free so nothing to lose. If its a good brand you can advertise it on Singletrack's website Singletrack - Mountain Bike Magazine

Or you could just get off your lardy **** and ride it

Its even more fun in the winter, in the dark !!
Old 10 October 2008, 01:43 PM
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I tried the riding thing, I didnt enjoy it. I get a lot of back pain from an old accident so that made things worse!! I now hit the gym and my preferred mode of transport is black with a big spoiler!! Ha ha

Cheers for the advice!!
Old 10 October 2008, 01:53 PM
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eBay might be a better bet than Singletrack, though it might get some interest as pub bike.
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Bikes seem to be fetching good prices on ebay. I guess more people are cycling instead of driving at the moment?
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Is it a Kraken ?
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