How much should I sell my mountain bike?

Question

I want to get a full suspension now. I currently have a Giant Iguana 2005 with upgraded 2012 parts. The farme is in AMAZING condition with barely any scratchees


Hey. Bike is not stock... It's in very good condition. Still shines and barely has any scratches. Strong frame by Gaint.

Here is what I have changed. I upgraded the parts on 2012' except the fork. I got it on 2008

Manitou 6 Sport-->Marzocchi Bomber z4 air $300-->Rockshox Tora 302 uTurn RLT. Rebound (turtle and rabbit), Lockout and Travel (85mm-130mm) Recently serviced and new dust seeks installed. $300+$80 labour

Giant Riser handlebars 25 inch-----> 2012 Easton EA70. 29 inches. $70 never been used yet

Gaint Riser Stem 120mm-----> 2012 Travativ Husslefelt 60mm Stem. $40. never been used yet

Hutchinson Mosquito 26x2.0 Tires------> Continental Mountain Kings 26x2.2 Supersonic. ( Hand-made in Germany). $130. Upgraded just last month

Giant Steel Cage Pedals-------> Aixom Sealed Pedals. $40. Upgraded just last month

Stock Giant MTB Saddle---->Raleigh Saddle. $20-----> 2012 WTB Speed V Comp Saddle. $40 Never been used yet

Giant Slip on Grips-----> 2012 SRAM Lockons. $20. never been used yet.


Be honest please

Answer 1

If you want to maximise your return on the bike, put all the old parts back on, the new ones won't get you a much better price for the bike. Then sell the new parts individually

Answer 2

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2005&Brand=Giant&Model=Iguana&Type=bike



$210 if you are lucky. Take original price of around $600. Divided that in half equals $300. Then deduct another 5% per year equals $209.50. All those add on parts & extras add nothing to the value.



You could fix up up a '75 Ford Pinto all you want. It will still be a '75 Ford Pinto. Same theory or principle.

Answer 3

The shocks and tires are nice upgrades. The problem anyone who notices that is not likely to be in the market for a Giant Iguana, which is a perfectly adequate entry level bike. You might be able to get the low 300s for it.

Answer 4

All the changes were cosmetic andis only worth if someone actually like what you got. A bike that old will still need bearings, spindle, cassette, chain, chainrings, head set, cables, pads and rubbers.



Lucky if you get $150.