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dton13 · 05-23-2013, 08:16 PM

Hey guys,

Was looking for some help as I'm looking for a new bike. Currently I've been riding my old school Kona hard tail with some slicks on them. Mostly commuting (70-100km/week) but I'd like to get a hybrid/cx or at least something that's faster than my current bike.

I've been scouring CL for a suitable bike but I'm having a hard time judging what is a good deal or not. Does anyone have any tips for a black-book like valuation for bikes? It seems like there are a lot of used bikes which seem over priced to me but I might not be familiar with them. Or is it just something you guys can gauge from experience?

Edit: I guess an easier way to phrase it is there an acceptable depreciation rate for a stock bike?

TIA

05-23-2013, 08:16 PM	#3191
dton13 RS controls my life! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Burnaby Posts: 734 Thanked 135 Times in 51 Posts Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey guys, Was looking for some help as I'm looking for a new bike. Currently I've been riding my old school Kona hard tail with some slicks on them. Mostly commuting (70-100km/week) but I'd like to get a hybrid/cx or at least something that's faster than my current bike. I've been scouring CL for a suitable bike but I'm having a hard time judging what is a good deal or not. Does anyone have any tips for a black-book like valuation for bikes? It seems like there are a lot of used bikes which seem over priced to me but I might not be familiar with them. Or is it just something you guys can gauge from experience? Edit: I guess an easier way to phrase it is there an acceptable depreciation rate for a stock bike? TIA Last edited by dton13; 05-23-2013 at 08:25 PM.