Build old bike or sell it and get a new one?
Governor_Knoc
Posts: 61
Ok, I am torn on what to do. I have a 2000 gary fisher sugar 3 in excellent condition. Right now I have replaced almost all of the drivetrain, added a carbon fiber bar, Time Atac pedals which leaves the Manitou shock to be replaced. I have realized that to get a decent fork will require around $300 to $500 bucks to set it up right (sid or magura). My question is do I keep going with the build up or do I sell it and use some of the new parts for a new ride? I know this is a subjective question, just looking for opinions and this is the best biking site I have seen. I have listed pros and cons below, thanks for input.
sugar pros: Light! once finished it will be around 25 to 26lbs. Looks good, not banged up (red, white, and black setup). good design for climbing and downhills, fast!
cons: no rear disc brake mounts on frame, which means no cool wheels or disc brakes. Starting to spend more then the bike is worth. I'm thinking I can only get $500 to $600 if I sell her. Parts may be hard to find in future, although I haven't had much trouble so far.
Thanks again,
Gov
sugar pros: Light! once finished it will be around 25 to 26lbs. Looks good, not banged up (red, white, and black setup). good design for climbing and downhills, fast!
cons: no rear disc brake mounts on frame, which means no cool wheels or disc brakes. Starting to spend more then the bike is worth. I'm thinking I can only get $500 to $600 if I sell her. Parts may be hard to find in future, although I haven't had much trouble so far.
Thanks again,
Gov
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don't be afraid to speak your mind, I can take it.0
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My vote goes for new bike on finance, only £50 a month ish interest free. A new bike will make you happy.
Life is about being happy.
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sugar pros: Light! once finished it will be around 25 to 26lbs. Looks good, not banged up (red, white, and black setup). good design for climbing and downhills, fast!
cons: no rear disc brake mounts on frame, which means no cool wheels or disc brakes.
I love my canti's wouldn't trade them for a set of disk easy to maintain and have never let me down. Have ran disk in the past to much fussing with bleeding and pads and so on. ( I know a lot of others will disagree)
what you have to ask your self is do you love what you have, i have a 6 year old frame 3 year old forks and lots of bits and bobs that ive tried over the years and liked, put them together and got the bike i always wanted, and it fits me like old worn glove
So do you like your frame / forks enough to keep and upgrade the components, if not buy a new bike .
either way enjoy a bike with round rubbery things
another bike with springy bits on it
another bike with too few gears0
