Info on mountain bike

[george formby]

For the peddlers here.. I can get my hands on an as new Giant ST1, hydraulic brakes, Marzocchi forks, original tires, barely used.

Any thoughts on what they are worth or what you would pay second hand?

Ta muchly.

[noobi]

For the peddlers here.. I can get my hands on an as new Giant ST1, hydraulic brakes, Marzocchi forks, original tires, barely used.

Any thoughts on what they are worth or what you would pay second hand?

Ta muchly.

Do you mean an STP1?
I paid $600 for an 09' in May. Had been used a bit, everything on it still sound however. So for a barely used one, I would expect anywhere up from $600.

[george formby]

Do you mean an STP1?
I paid $600 for an 09' in May. Had been used a bit, everything on it still sound however. So for a barely used one, I would expect anywhere up from $600.

Yup, that's what I mean STP1. It's a bit less than $600 too, I'm not a peddlar but thought it might be a bit of a bargain & could contribute to my summer riding fund. Looks like it has never been ridden. It's an 09 too, I believe.

[noobi]

Yup, that's what I mean STP1. It's a bit less than $600 too, I'm not a peddlar but thought it might be a bit of a bargain & could contribute to my summer riding fund. Looks like it has never been ridden. It's an 09 too, I believe.

Sounds like a bargain to me, just check over it like a motorcycle. If something looks dodgy, it probably is. Its not uncommon for the forks to have little spots of corrosion on them. Depending on where and how severe it is it can be a deal breaker.

[george formby]

Sounds like a bargain to me, just check over it like a motorcycle. If something looks dodgy, it probably is. Its not uncommon for the forks to have little spots of corrosion on them. Depending on where and how severe it is it can be a deal breaker.

Cheers. Not a skerrick of corrosion on it. Owned by somebody older than me for peddling to the shops. Must have ridden it about 4 times.

[iYRe]

depends on what year and stuff..

the 2012 equivalent goes for about 1500..

[george formby]

depends on what year and stuff..

the 2012 equivalent goes for about 1500..

09 allegedly. I have seen it archived for $2399 & $1899.

[iYRe]

yeah.. the 0 might go for that...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=all&searchString=stp+bike&rptpath=all&type=Search&generalSearch_keypresses=2&generalSearch_suggested=8

600-900 according to the tardme's.

[george formby]

yeah.. the 0 might go for that...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=all&searchString=stp+bike&rptpath=all&type=Search&generalSearch_keypresses=2&generalSearch_suggested=8

600-900 according to the tardme's.

Thanks, your tardme skills are of Jedi standard. If I had found that info it would have saved me badgering the good folk here.:scooter:

[Akzle]

i'll give you five bucks and a bag of chips.

as long as it's not stolen. i hate stealing cunts.

[iYRe]

Thanks, your tardme skills are of Jedi standard. If I had found that info it would have saved me badgering the good folk here.:scooter:

My google foo is generally strong.. also.. spend alot of time hunting down bikes and bike parts and reselling them..

[Nova.]

yeah 600-900 sounds about right depending on what cond its in, used to have an stp0 fucken good bike.

[tbs]

Just making sure you realize that it's a jump bike, and not really designed for pedaling around. Is that what you're after, or are you wanting to hit the trails for some pedaling action? Because it will pretty much suck for trail riding.

[george formby]

Just making sure you realize that it's a jump bike, and not really designed for pedaling around. Is that what you're after, or are you wanting to hit the trails for some pedaling action? Because it will pretty much suck for trail riding.

I have no intention of riding anything that does not use petrol, I'm old, infirm & lazy. Hurtling down hills on a push bike is well beyond the abilities of my skinny wee legs. I've never seen a veterans class either. LOL.

It struck me when the bike was offered that their might be a quid in it, so it is a case of buy to sell.

Thanks for the info.

[curly]

Sorry for the hijack. I've a question for the MTBers out there. I'm thinking of giving MTBing a go. What are your thoughts on a Merida Big 9 TFS100 29er?

[scissorhands]

Like surfboards, prices go up with summer.

Surfboards and peddlies are way cheaper in the south than orks, could easily make $100k a year shifting goods northwards, but transport costs would need to be wholesale or otherwise be too prohibitive

Presently, it appears things like surfing and snowboarding are not selling well compared to last year.

Kids may be looking for something new, as well as the Aussie drain whereas migraters sell their stuff before leaving

[tbs]

Sorry for the hijack. I've a question for the MTBers out there. I'm thinking of giving MTBing a go. What are your thoughts on a Merida Big 9 TFS100 29er?

You'd better tell us what kind of riding you want to do. That thing is pretty much a cross country race bike, so it's pretty specific in application. If, like most of us, you want to hit some trails, have some fun, maybe do a few jumps, then this is not the bike for you.

I would recommend a 4 - 5 inch travel dual suspension trail bike. 4 inches if you buy a 29er and 5 if you go 26. The suspension will compensate for a lot of mistakes that the hard tail won't, you'll have more fun, and you'll be a LOT less beat up at the end of a ride. I can't imagine ever wanting a hard-tail ever again.

There are LOADS of good bikes out there, and this is the perfect time of year to buy new, as dealers have to clear all the 2012 models to make way for 2013 stock, which should be arriving very soon. As a rule of thumb, you always buy a bike one year out of date when buying new unless there has been a major re-design... which is getting pretty rare these days.

PM me if you need any more specific model info or advice.

Edit: One more thing.... never let the salesman talk you into the wrong frame size just because they have it on the floor. Every manufacturer website has a size guide, and they aren't constant from one brand to another, or even type of bike within a range, so do your research ahead of time.

[avgas]

Sorry for the hijack. I've a question for the MTBers out there. I'm thinking of giving MTBing a go. What are your thoughts on a Merida Big 9 TFS100 29er?
Its an OK bike. Basically anything around that range would be good for a starter. Years ago Avanti had good run with Barracuda and Hammer for people just getting into MTB.
Generally you can't go wrong with a mid-range bike to start with.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Sorry for the hijack. I've a question for the MTBers out there. I'm thinking of giving MTBing a go. What are your thoughts on a Merida Big 9 TFS100 29er?

you would be far better off asking that question on a more specific forum:

www.vorb.org.nz

[HenryDorsetCase]

I can't imagine ever wanting a hard-tail ever again.

There are LOADS of good bikes out there, and this is the perfect time of year to buy new, as dealers have to clear all the 2012 models to make way for 2013 stock, which should be arriving very soon. As a rule of thumb, you always buy a bike one year out of date when buying new unless there has been a major re-design... which is getting pretty rare these days.


Pish post. rigid steel fork, hardtail SINGLE SPEED and canti's is what all the cool kids are riding I'm told ;)

[tbs]

Pish post. rigid steel fork, hardtail SINGLE SPEED and canti's is what all the cool kids are riding I'm told ;)

That would be the hipsters. I hate 'em.

[scissorhands]

Olympic cross country event I watched, had them all on hardtails?

[far queue]

Olympic cross country event I watched, had them all on hardtails?The mens winner was on a full sus 29er - this (http://www.chainreaction.co.nz/bikes/mountain_bikes/dual_suspension-xc_race-_performance/4336-specialized_epic_comp_29_2013.aspx). That was the only full sus I saw in the mens or womens events. I may be wrong though. There looked to be about a 50/50 split of 26" and 29" too.

[tbs]

The mens winner was on a full sus 29er - this (http://www.chainreaction.co.nz/bikes/mountain_bikes/dual_suspension-xc_race-_performance/4336-specialized_epic_comp_29_2013.aspx). That was the only full sus I saw in the mens or womens events. I may be wrong though. There looked to be about a 50/50 split of 26" and 29" too.

It usually depends on how bumpy the track is. But then cross country race bikes have little to do with enjoyment and much to do with getting across the finish line first.
A few years back, Annika Smail won the NZ national cross country title on a six inch travel Santa Cruz Nomad. She wasn't expecting to win, so she figured she may as well ride her favorite bike.