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The bike's not worth the sum of the parts! Help!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Hernan Flores Dec 22, 2011. 4 Replies

So...got an old Scott Genius 30. To cut a long story short, I have much better bike now, but teh Genius had soe last minute upgrades prior to collecting dust under the house. Key pieces are Fox Talas…Continue

 

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Hernan Flores replied to CP's discussion 'The bike's not worth the sum of the parts! Help!'
"Mate of mine stripped his frame and got it powder coated for $50 in Queanbeyan, @ a car sprayer place, sorry I don't remember the name but can find out if needed."
Dec 22, 2011
Snakehips replied to CP's discussion 'The bike's not worth the sum of the parts! Help!'
"How much would it cost to get the frame resprayed then sell it as a bike?"
Dec 22, 2011
Steve K replied to CP's discussion 'The bike's not worth the sum of the parts! Help!'
"I reckon Kev's right - never done it myself but that's what seems to bring people the best result in this situation. Good forks near-new are worthwhile selling on their own, same with the wheels. The rest you could sell in a job lot still…"
Dec 22, 2011
KevJ replied to CP's discussion 'The bike's not worth the sum of the parts! Help!'
"eBay the parts, frame and all"
Dec 21, 2011
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The bike's not worth the sum of the parts! Help!

So...got an old Scott Genius 30. To cut a long story short, I have much better bike now, but teh Genius had soe last minute upgrades prior to collecting dust under the house. Key pieces are Fox Talas 32 forks with the through axle thingy (had about two hours of riding); and XT Deore wheelset (2 hours of riding). The rest of the bike is adequate (X7); but the frame is scratched and prolly wont sell well. Even though its red! What to do? How much could I sell the parts for? What could/should I…See More
Dec 21, 2011
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