should i swap Hardrock for a fixie

kuro

Hi

New to these forums and have a question. I currently have a nice hardrock for sale and have had an offer of swapping it for a kona paddy wagon.

Is this worth more than the hardrock? It sounds like a good offer as I would still be selling it on but am concerned that it would be more difficult to sell than an mtb.

Cheers

supersonic

WHat do you want from the bike? They are way different, and fixies are useless off road.

YeehaaMcgee

No.
Unless you're a hipster. In which case, still no.

kuro

I dont want to keep it. Its just to make a bit of money on as the kona is the more expensive bike.

I should mention that my hardrock is the base model with vbrakes and would have cost around £300 new. The kona was about £600.

The only thing that is stopping me is how easy would it be to sell on compared to an mtb.

lc1981

kuro wrote:

Its just to make a bit of money on as the kona is the more expensive bike.

What does the Kona's owner have to gain from swapping it then?

YeehaaMcgee

gears. And a freehub.

kuro

lc1981 wrote:

kuro wrote:

Its just to make a bit of money on as the kona is the more expensive bike.

What does the Kona's owner have to gain from swapping it then?

I think he just wants to swap it as a quick solution. He said he cant get on with it

Sounds like a good deal as it also comes with a set of spds, a spare seat, calipers, bottle cages, chain rings and a couple of stems. As said I have no interest in riding it, just think i may be able to make a bit of money on it

cooldad

YeehaaMcgee wrote:

gears. And a freehub.

And his dignity.

lc1981

kuro wrote:

I think he just wants to swap it as a quick solution. He said he cant get on with it

Sounds like a good deal as it also comes with a set of spds, a spare seat, calipers, bottle cages, chain rings and a couple of stems. As said I have no interest in riding it, just think i may be able to make a bit of money on it

OK, I was just checking because if it is worth more, I don't see why he wouldn't sell it and buy a mountain bike with the proceeds. Now I'm confused why he would include all of that stuff, some of which would be useful regardless of the bike he has! Anyway, each to their own...

cooldad

Maybe he's struggling to sell it. I don't know anyone who would want one.

felix.london

YeehaaMcgee wrote:

gears. And a freehub.

felix.london

cooldad wrote:

YeehaaMcgee wrote:

gears. And a freehub.

And his dignity.

The Rookie

cooldad wrote:

Maybe he's struggling to sell it. I don't know anyone who would want one.

Stick it in the commuter section and it'll go in minutes!

cooldad

The Beginner wrote:

cooldad wrote:

Maybe he's struggling to sell it. I don't know anyone who would want one.

Stick it in the commuter section and it'll go in minutes!

That's a really scary place. Take a lot of money to get me there.

passout

If you want a fixie for commuting / riding around town then yes, otherwise no. Bear in mind that fixies to take some getting used to...trust me. I lasted 2 days on mine before deciding I'd turn it into a singlepeed for my daily commute. Perhaps this is why this guys is trying to sell it? Some people swear by them; they cetainly divide opinion...

lc1981

passout wrote:

If you want a fixie for commuting / riding around town then yes, otherwise no.

But he's going to sell it.

cat_with_no_tail

lc1981 wrote:

passout wrote:

If you want a fixie for commuting / riding around town then yes, otherwise no.

But he's going to sell it.

He's going to try

milko9000

Looking at eBay there's a few of these paddy wagon things for sale, none with more than three bids on and that's running at £100 with almost two days to go.