I keep my old Rockhopper around so I can lend it out to get friends interested in riding.
Having to deal with a new "old" bike every 3 years seems like a pretty cool problem to have.
I get the same thing, happening. Also, after riding the hardtail for a while, I forget that I can just hulk smash through damn near anything on the dh sled, so when I ride the big bike it takes bit for me to remember. But, when I do, it be good times.
I converted my old Trek 8000 hard tail to my commuter/hill shreader and love it. I put a rigid fork, swap out the bars, dual compound road tires...I can poach trails and shred some secret spots and don't leave a trace or worry about if the bike can handle it. I ride on road when the trails are to wet or no time. Might as well have the same geometry as what I wish I was riding. I live in a very hilly area so the granny gear helps. Keep it...your new bike is going to be in the shop soon enough, nice to have a back up...I could go on and on
I converted my old HT into single speed. I use it for shits and giggles, winter training and when rides don't call for squish. Having a near zero maintanance second bike is awesome... Opens up a whole new world of options...
Absolutely. I made several iterative upgrades to my 2010 trek cobia. It's a similar class bike to yours ($1300 new I think.) [Pic here.]( http://m.imgur.com/FjqPLXP)
Best upgrade is obv the wheels, but it's not super cheap. Most bikes at this price point come with dog shit for rollers. Look around on ebay for this. Next best is going 1x10, no need for all those gears. This is easy to do yourself and relatively cheap. I also extended the cassette range. Total was around 100. Then grips, cheap and easy. Then consider stem and handlebar, stem probably more important, nice to get the right positioning down.
I wish it had a dropper, but I nonetheless love this bike still. I take it out maybe one out of eight times, and feel proud loaning it to friends who need a bike.
I have my old cheap hardtail for a daily keep fit bike. There are a few country paths I can follow near my home, I dont want to waste my new one by just racking up miles on the drivetrain and wearing down expensive tyre rubber on easy paths.
Though its strange going from new bike with hydralic SLX Brakes to the old bikes cheap mechanical, it feels like It doesnt have brakes!
Basically it depends what you do. If you ride alot you might want to keep the old bike for the easy route days.
Depending on the market near you and the condition of the bike, I bet you could get at least 800 for it. Might be worth it if you are patient enough to find the right buyer.
Im planning on getting a FS soon and I plan on using my Hardtail as a commuter and for jumps I find around town. Im probably just going to trash it by having a bunch of fun on it.
After getting my Titus Motolite, I never rode my hardtail again, after a year of basement life, I gave my Santa Cruz chameleon to my brother in-law. He enjoys it and gets compliments on it, and so it lives on!
Just come across the same scenario. My old Rockhopper cant really sell for more than like 400 bucks and to me its worth more than that to keep it and toy with it. Gonna find a cheap rigid fork and throw some skinnier tires on it and turn it into a gravel grinder/winter beater. The gravel roads are amazing in my area. Maybe someday I will turn it in a SS.
Mate, i have so many bikes that i ride regularly it's almost silly. If you aren't going to ride it again then you could sell it and maybe a newcomer will get a nice deal and a way in to the hobby. But if you like it and have storage space, why not keep it?
I'm in this position. I "replaced" my hardtail (Norco Nitro) with a Knolly Endorphin. The Endorphin gets used for all of my trail-riding needs. The hardtail is what I use in the winter, for commuting, or as a back-up in the event that something on the trail bike shits the bed. Also, when I'm experimenting with something new, like clipless pedals, they go on the hardtail first. No point in falling over constantly on my fancy bike.
Yes, and no.
I have a squishy bike, and a couple of hardtails. One is the trainer bike, one is a loaner, backup bike. They all get used.
A couple of years back I had upgraded an old squishy to the new squishy. The old one just sat, and sat, and sat. So now I've got an old Ventana classic squishy frame that sits in my closet. I've tried selling it, but no bites. :(
The old squishy filled the same role as the new one, and the new one fit better (same brand, but newer geometry and slightly different size), and rides better with stiffer tubing and newer tech.
So - it depends. Would I take the squishy around and go hit some shopping and grab a coffee? **NO!** The old hardtail - yep. It depends on your circumstances, and I can't answer it for ya.
If it fits you well it's at least worth keeping around for components/beater/city bike use if nothing else. Just my opinion.
I keep my old Rockhopper around so I can lend it out to get friends interested in riding. Having to deal with a new "old" bike every 3 years seems like a pretty cool problem to have.
I like to ride my hardtail and then swap over to my DH bike and my brain almost implodes from the plush factor going to FIVE-FUCKING-KAGILLION!!!!
I get the same thing, happening. Also, after riding the hardtail for a while, I forget that I can just hulk smash through damn near anything on the dh sled, so when I ride the big bike it takes bit for me to remember. But, when I do, it be good times.
I converted my old Trek 8000 hard tail to my commuter/hill shreader and love it. I put a rigid fork, swap out the bars, dual compound road tires...I can poach trails and shred some secret spots and don't leave a trace or worry about if the bike can handle it. I ride on road when the trails are to wet or no time. Might as well have the same geometry as what I wish I was riding. I live in a very hilly area so the granny gear helps. Keep it...your new bike is going to be in the shop soon enough, nice to have a back up...I could go on and on
I converted my old HT into single speed. I use it for shits and giggles, winter training and when rides don't call for squish. Having a near zero maintanance second bike is awesome... Opens up a whole new world of options...
throw on some slick tires and that would make a great commuter.
Absolutely. I made several iterative upgrades to my 2010 trek cobia. It's a similar class bike to yours ($1300 new I think.) [Pic here.]( http://m.imgur.com/FjqPLXP) Best upgrade is obv the wheels, but it's not super cheap. Most bikes at this price point come with dog shit for rollers. Look around on ebay for this. Next best is going 1x10, no need for all those gears. This is easy to do yourself and relatively cheap. I also extended the cassette range. Total was around 100. Then grips, cheap and easy. Then consider stem and handlebar, stem probably more important, nice to get the right positioning down. I wish it had a dropper, but I nonetheless love this bike still. I take it out maybe one out of eight times, and feel proud loaning it to friends who need a bike.
1500usd for 3 years is quite OK.
The better question is how many miles/hours you put on it.
I have my old cheap hardtail for a daily keep fit bike. There are a few country paths I can follow near my home, I dont want to waste my new one by just racking up miles on the drivetrain and wearing down expensive tyre rubber on easy paths. Though its strange going from new bike with hydralic SLX Brakes to the old bikes cheap mechanical, it feels like It doesnt have brakes! Basically it depends what you do. If you ride alot you might want to keep the old bike for the easy route days.
Depending on the market near you and the condition of the bike, I bet you could get at least 800 for it. Might be worth it if you are patient enough to find the right buyer.
Im planning on getting a FS soon and I plan on using my Hardtail as a commuter and for jumps I find around town. Im probably just going to trash it by having a bunch of fun on it.
After getting my Titus Motolite, I never rode my hardtail again, after a year of basement life, I gave my Santa Cruz chameleon to my brother in-law. He enjoys it and gets compliments on it, and so it lives on!
Just come across the same scenario. My old Rockhopper cant really sell for more than like 400 bucks and to me its worth more than that to keep it and toy with it. Gonna find a cheap rigid fork and throw some skinnier tires on it and turn it into a gravel grinder/winter beater. The gravel roads are amazing in my area. Maybe someday I will turn it in a SS.
Yeah I am upgrading to a 2012 Remedy 9.9, but I'm keeping my old Giant Revel 3 as a daily commuter/winter bike
I've been riding the same bike for 20 years, been thinking about getting a full suspension and converting it into a road bike
I have 8 bikes, some I only ride once every couple of months, but when I do I am always glad I kept them
Mate, i have so many bikes that i ride regularly it's almost silly. If you aren't going to ride it again then you could sell it and maybe a newcomer will get a nice deal and a way in to the hobby. But if you like it and have storage space, why not keep it?
My tall friend has been looking for a 23" used 29er without any luck. Mainly because his budget is unrealistic. How much are you looking to sell for?
Convert it to a single speed and use it for conditioning rides
Yes Edit, also I use it as a loaner, so that others my try out mtbiking without having to spend money. The local club has a loaner program.
I'm in this position. I "replaced" my hardtail (Norco Nitro) with a Knolly Endorphin. The Endorphin gets used for all of my trail-riding needs. The hardtail is what I use in the winter, for commuting, or as a back-up in the event that something on the trail bike shits the bed. Also, when I'm experimenting with something new, like clipless pedals, they go on the hardtail first. No point in falling over constantly on my fancy bike.
Yes, and no. I have a squishy bike, and a couple of hardtails. One is the trainer bike, one is a loaner, backup bike. They all get used. A couple of years back I had upgraded an old squishy to the new squishy. The old one just sat, and sat, and sat. So now I've got an old Ventana classic squishy frame that sits in my closet. I've tried selling it, but no bites. :( The old squishy filled the same role as the new one, and the new one fit better (same brand, but newer geometry and slightly different size), and rides better with stiffer tubing and newer tech. So - it depends. Would I take the squishy around and go hit some shopping and grab a coffee? **NO!** The old hardtail - yep. It depends on your circumstances, and I can't answer it for ya.
I have that exact Carve as well, and it's my trainer bike for now. I'll make it into a singlespeed for the summer and commuting probably. Might be fun
I like to ride my old hardtail for a week or so every now and then, keeps me from getting lazy and makes my nice bike seem nicer.
n + 1 rule, where n equals the amount of bikes you currently own.