should i sell my mtb?

ashleydwsmith

i started off on the mtb, but it has become used less and less, in fact i dont think i have been on it for months, where as the roady i am using regularly and im training for the london 100.

what are peoples views as it is an expensive bike doing nothing.

arthur_scrimshaw

I'm in the same position but decided to keep it mainly because of n+1 and if I sell it I'll be immediately asked to go on an exciting off road adventure by my mates.

ashleydwsmith

thats my concern arthur. but i also know im not going to use it as much over the next few motnhs.

i have started the 10 week sufferfest training plan that is quite prescriptive and doesnt say MTB. and thats 3 months long nearly.

arthur_scrimshaw

I don't think I've ridden mine in 6 months, forks probably need a service as well? I have great difficulty selling bikes as well, bit of a hoarder. I've gradually upgraded it over the three years I've owned it, new forks, wheels etc and so won't get anything like the value for it, however if there's something you would use the money for like another road bike (winter/bad weather bike) then it's probably worth selling it?

ashleydwsmith

hmmmmmm just dont know what to do, it would buy me a road bike that i lust after.

but serioulsy annoy my riding buddy.

kajjal

You may find when it dries out again later in the year you wish you had it back

I have a road and a mountain bike as both are great for different fitness training and it is good to have a change. But if you are never going to use it again you may as well sell it to get something of more use to you.

arthur_scrimshaw

ashleydwsmith wrote:

hmmmmmm just dont know what to do, it would buy me a road bike that i lust after.

but serioulsy annoy my riding buddy.

Well sounds like you've got a good use for the money, your decision of course but I would do it!

Initialised

It's nice to leave the roads behind and go mudplugging on a decent trail machine once in a while, especially in filthy weather that'd cover your road bike in salt.

ashleydwsmith

Tis true but I just have t felt the urge to go out and get super cold and covered in mud this winter!

bagz3

wish i hadn't sold mine....... so keep it is my advice!!!! Then again depends how expensive it is. You could just downgrade.

rgasuk

I would keep it if you can, there's always a day where u may want a blast off road or pop to a trail centre . I was going to sell mine, but at the last min kept it and glad I did

markhewitt1978

Personally I wouldn't sell it. It's always nice to have another bike to go back to, if your road bike is off the road, if you're getting bored with it and fancy a thrash around a forest instead.

When I crashed my hybrid I sold it as parts, I wish I'd kept it and fixed it really. When I upgraded my frame from alu to carbon, I sold the frame, but now I wish I'd kept it to make a winter bike.

darkhairedlord

if you don't sell it and leave it at the back of the shed you will regret it, very soon. Likely get corrosion on the forks, bearings (wheels, headset, BB) and the freehub could seize. Tyres will also start to degrade, especially if they go flat, this is all expense you don't need, especially if you're not riding it. Sell it and buy a new n+1 or treat your self to some new kit when you reach a specific target on your training plan. could be first sub 4hr(5hr) 100K or even weight drop to 70kg(75/80). Can be a great motivational tool to achieve your goals. Good luck on the RL100 and hope your shoes/bike fit!

ashleydwsmith

Blimey you have done research!

Shoes now fit and really happy with them. Bike still unsure of.

I'm thinking the same, as the training plan is based round the roady so in theory is not going to get used for another 10 weeks at least.

darkhairedlord

No research, just remembered your post about your shoes/cleat's/bike not fitting.

ashleydwsmith

Good memory then! Fair play.

BrandonA

ashleydwsmith wrote:

i started off on the mtb, but it has become used less and less, in fact i dont think i have been on it for months, where as the roady i am using regularly and im training for the london 100.

what are peoples views as it is an expensive bike doing nothing.

Is there any relevance to you mentioning the london 100? If you are only riding your road bike as training for this event then I'd think about what I might do when this event is over. Are you likely to use your MTB afterwards?

How much is your MTB? Do you have plenty of storage for all your bikes?

I've rarely used my MTB over the last 18 months. I do though have plenty of space in the garage to store it and I'd only £200 tops if I sold it. I will therefore keep it as you never know when you might need it or want to ride it.

ashleydwsmith

Relevance purely in the fact that I need to train for the next 5 months. Which although doable on the mtb wont have the same benefits. And as stated I have a ten week program which is based around a road bike.

Yes it is relative expensive gt zaskar carbon 100 9r expert.

Don't have lots of storage space enough for two bikes, so it's not a major problem.