I guess you could get a grand for the bike.BenW said:I have a brand new Klein Attitude XX. I bought it right before signing on to a new team, that unfortunately for me doesnt ride Klein. I never even got to use it. What do you think I could get for it? It's all stock- with Bontrager Race XXX lite seat post and handlebar and Fizik Airione saddle.
I would say don't ride the Klein for a season if you know you are getting a different bike from the team, because that one season of use is going to greatly reduce the worth of bike. And who knows, you may crash and damage the bike.GrantB said:I guess you could get a grand for the bike.
But.
What kind of bike are you getting in return for joining this team? How much are you shelling out to ride what they ride? Maybe you are better off riding a season on the ride you already have and hooking up with them later after you have at least ragged out the parts on the Klein.
You need to buy a $2 advert here http://classifieds.mtbr.com/cgi-bin...iew&language=&session_key=&add_item_button=onBenW said:Hmm, I'm thinking about selling it for $2900. Anyone interested?
Also, are there are any hoity-toity ritzy neighborhood coffee shops near you that have message boards (old skool/pen & paper)? Lots of rich folk look for deals on pricey stuff that they will never use.BenW said:thanks, noslogan
I am sure the snow wont help. Hey Ben, not to be a party pooper or anything, but I think 2900 is way too steep. Firstly, I've seen full xtr specced full-suspension bikes sell for 2100 (these are with high-end frames like the fuel 100 carbon. lower-end frames like the vt command about 1600) Secondly, it's a hardtail, and not full-sus, and these tend to be less popular nowadays and harder to sell. Thirdly, it's a new Klein, and as you can see on these forums, Klein's are not very popular anymore. In fact, people are extremely against the new Klein's and destructively criticize their new stuff, saying how they will be going out of business very soon and how the quality has dropped since passing over to Trek etc... So, I would say at most, try something under 2000. you'd probably get ready buyers at about 1600.BenW said:Hmm, I'm thinking about selling it for $2900. Anyone interested?
Actually, I have no idea. All I've seen so far is that they don't have the classic Klein drop-outs like the older days and that Klein has not been innovating as it had been before. I've put out a new thread on the new vs old attitudes to clear things up. hope this'll help us see what they think is so bad.BenW said:What exactly do these people have to say about the quality of Klein bikes? I don't see anything wrong with it. It's a wonderful bike.
Here are the PROS ....the quality is awesome. Heritage is awesome. Rich people could afford them. Trek bought the company. Paint.BenW said:What exactly do these people have to say about the quality of Klein bikes? I don't see anything wrong with it. It's a wonderful bike.
Gevorg said:It is worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it, that is the market value. When you price your bike, consider what person can get for that money. I just checked the Klein website, they list attitude XX at MSRP $2749, which means that store price of that bike is $2500. So person can spend $2500 and get new bike with warrany etc.
Rule of thumb is 2-3 year old bike will sell easily at 50% of their original price unless something wrong with the bike. Upgrades usually have no added value to a used bike buyer since he will be comparing the price to stockly equiped one.
Since your bike is only few month old, you are in tough spot. You spent a lot of money on a new bike, but many consider it used.
Not many people will be willing to spend $3000 for a used bike, when they can add g $300-400 to get the new bike with warranty. It is like paying 10% premium on insurance. You can also consider what other used/new bikes are selling in that range to set your price.
Hardtails in that range and quality are.
GF Zigurat($1800 new) (XTR)
Trek 8500 ($2000 new), (XTR)
Stumpjumper disc ($1400 new) (XT/LX)
Stumpjumper S-works M5 ($4000 new) (XTR)
Threrefore I would assume around $1500-1700 is a fair price.
BTW Zigurat/8500/AttitudeXX equiped idnetical. difference is in the frame geometry and paint job. I personally like the genesis geometry of GF
You can easily find out what your bike worth by posting a free classified in your local craigslist.org and see how much interest it will generate.
my $0.02
I spend to much time typing and sound like used car salesmen, I am going to ride now, dirt and mud are calling me
My mistake I should have checked the facts before posting it, last time I looked at Zigurat was 2004 and it was spec'd xtr/xt and was around $1800 if I remeber correctly. So new Zigurat is $3299 and X-0 and X-9 equipped.synkronized23 said:Actually, the Ziggurat is specced with xo/xt stuff and lists for 3299, and the 8500 is specced with only xt stuff. Ben's Attitude XX is a 2005 model, when it listed for 3900 and came with full xtr. They all have different specs, the closest comparison being the similarly priced S-Works M5 HT. Just clarifying, though I do agree with your "rule of thumb".
