What is it worth

[therocs]

Hope I have posted this in the right place, but if not I am sure someone will inform me.
I know it is a subjective question, but I would be grateful for your opinions on the worth of this bike.
It has a Rock LobsterReynolds 853 frame - 17 inch. Shimano XT groupset. Mavic X517 rims. Very good condition.
Thats all the info I have together with this picture.

 

[mechagouki]

look at the stickied threads at the top of the Retro "MTB Chat index", there is one called "The one and only "HOW MUCH IS MY xyz WORTH" thread". Post your query there and someone will be bound to give you an idea - the bike looks very clean, I would guess 300 - 400quid as a complete bike (if you find the right buyer) you'll make more money if you part it out though.

 

[Anthony]

I take it you're thinking of buying it, not selling it, so strictly speaking 'what is my xxx worth?' may not apply to you, but anyway:

1. it's a really brilliant frame, really brilliant
2. but as it's under-valued by the market, its monetary value is less than many inferior bikes
3. although it may have been a size 17 when it was sold, Merlin now size them on a c-t basis, so it would now be called a size 19
4. its monetary value depends on its condition and age, so you need more information

I'm happy for you to pm me if this isn't the right place for you to ask valuation questions.

 

[therocs]

Thank you for your replies. Anthony, you are correct I am thinking of buying rather than selling, pm sent.

 

[orange71]

here's the place

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... hlight=xyz

please put it in there - thanks