Old bike to sell: Sell built or sell parts?

benjaminbroadhead

Hi

I've got this bike I built years ago with my brother as we had some old parts in the garage and the frame was going cheap (not a great frame but it was fun to build anyway!)

Anyway I'm wondering if it's worth taking the parts off and flogging them separately or selling the bike as is, and if so how much it would be worth?

I know it's not the best of rides but would rather sell it as it's gathering dust!

The main parts I think will be worth something is the forks (marchozzi bombers) and the brakes (Magura motion)

Thanks in advance for any advice/help.

Images of the bike here:

http://s941.photobucket.com/user/bjbnew ... en%20detox

rockmonkeysc

None of the parts on it are really worth anything, not even the forks or brakes. It's all too old.

supersonic

Well the forks fetch 50-70. But I'd just flog it as a job lot. Can't (and shouldn't) advise you on any price as per our rules.

benjaminbroadhead

Thanks for your response.

Surprised the forks are worth so much!

Would you think it would be best to stick it on ebay?

supersonic

best way, people will pay what it's worth! Just make sure that advert is good and list the spec fully.

Prowlus

Looks like my customised Carrera hellcat with its URT design. Difference is that I have avid elixr hydros, alex Rims and a airbased shock on mine . I'd sell it on ebay and emphasise the parts alot than the frame . I'm planning to do the same on my hellcat soon to make way for a fresh new roadie

cooldad

Unless my eyes are deceiving me, you might want to fix the front brake first.

benjaminbroadhead

Prowlus wrote:

Looks like my customised Carrera hellcat with its URT design. Difference is that I have avid elixr hydros, alex Rims and a airbased shock on mine . I'd sell it on ebay and emphasise the parts alot than the frame . I'm planning to do the same on my hellcat soon to make way for a fresh new roadie

The Carrera looks smart! I think it's a little better kitted out than mine. Thanks for the advice I'll definitely emphasise the brakes and front forks.

benjaminbroadhead

cooldad wrote:

Unless my eyes are deceiving me, you might want to fix the front brake first.

It's a job for me and my brother tomorrow before we see the Mother.

Thanks for all the help guys this forum is awesome! Everyone is very helpful.