I mean the tires alone are about 240$. The thing is, most people that want to ride this type of bike want to customize it themselves. My most expensive restomod I did I spent around 2k$ on. But I couldn’t sell that bike for 1200$ even if it was brand new. That’s just how it is. People that understand why I’d sell it for that much already have their own restomod bike at home.
Emergency-Lock5505 on
I do love a purple bike
RADMFunsworth on
For me, one of the main appeals of bikes like this is the building of them. The hunt for cheap or unique parts and fitting things together that didn’t originally go. This person built this with these specific parts and maybe it’s exactly how you would build it, but I doubt it. I’d say buy a frame or buy a bike that’s original and swap those parts for the modern parts that you want. And in the process, learn how to do that if you don’t already know it.
At least that’s my view of it. It won’t be cheaper than $500 probably but I think it’ll be more satisfying. If you want a prepackaged “x-bike” though you could probably do worse than this.
billyspeers on
Obviously doing it for profit but I have no problem with it
EndangeredPedals on
I would offer tree fiddy.
Kahnza on
The tires are the only particularly good thing about it. I’d pass.
TMbiker2000 on
I feel like if I was lazy and didn’t want to build something myself, this would be a pretty sweet bike. Dropper post, 1x drivetrain, and a sweet purple paint job. I’ve certainly got more than $500 into bikes that aren’t this nice.
pfhlick on
If somebody told me they paid that for that bike to roll around and get to class, I’d tell em they did good and to get a decent lock.
Infinite-Lab1809 on
I mean, if it’s the build you want, sure, probably cheaper than doing it all yourself, but if not, no.
drewbaccaAWD on
A bike with new parts and upgrades doesn’t necessarily justify the price. WIthout seeing an itemized list of things added, I wouldn’t pay more than $200. And I doubt that there is anything here that would lead me to pay $300 more on top of that. Is it a new wheel set with a cassette instead of a freewheel? That might get me halfway to the asking price, but that still leaves us in the $350-400 area, at best. Rene Hearse tires? That helps, but that’s also the builder’s preference and not necessarily mine.
I’m not saying it’s a bad price, but the question is if you’d make the same “upgrades” or if it’s all builders preference. Either way, I need to see a list of everything on the bike.
Big_tim18 on
Personally, I like building bikes myself but I was going to suggest this one to a friend of mine who was looking for something they could take bikepacking and didn’t have time to build up something themselves.
It’s pretty sick, IMO. You’re gonna spend the same or more if you build a frame just like this with similar parts. Not to mention your time. Those tires are hella expensive and the new drive train is probably another $100. Not to mention cables, grips, handlebars, pedals, brakes, levers, etc.
While this isn’t a “deal” it’s a fair price for what it is. Especially in our area where people are starting to think their 30 year old MTBs are made out of solid gold.
bobanforever on
Pretty high price for some cheapo pedals
Pickle_strength on
Looks good. Go for it, if you like the way it rides and it fits you.
urbanwhiteboard on
It’s a sweet bike, these types of resto mods go for like 600+ here from reputable resto mod stores. That being said, in the store there’s warrenty of some sorts.
FlojoRojo on
Knowing what parts were on it would be helpful in understanding if the price is fair
stucon77 on
I just saw a similar vintage Rockhopper for sale on FB marketplace for $40. This one does have a cool color tho.
millenialismistical on
I’d tell the seller to hop rocks. There’s nothing really special about the frame and ok they put modern parts on it.
Nah I think it’s actually not a terrible price but others have said part of the fun is building it up yourself on the cheap.
Colonel_Max_FR on
Closer to 50, maybe he put a random zero after the real price
leftoverbeachsweat on
i would try to talk the seller down to somewhere closer to or under 400
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I mean the tires alone are about 240$. The thing is, most people that want to ride this type of bike want to customize it themselves. My most expensive restomod I did I spent around 2k$ on. But I couldn’t sell that bike for 1200$ even if it was brand new. That’s just how it is. People that understand why I’d sell it for that much already have their own restomod bike at home.
I do love a purple bike
For me, one of the main appeals of bikes like this is the building of them. The hunt for cheap or unique parts and fitting things together that didn’t originally go. This person built this with these specific parts and maybe it’s exactly how you would build it, but I doubt it. I’d say buy a frame or buy a bike that’s original and swap those parts for the modern parts that you want. And in the process, learn how to do that if you don’t already know it.
At least that’s my view of it. It won’t be cheaper than $500 probably but I think it’ll be more satisfying. If you want a prepackaged “x-bike” though you could probably do worse than this.
Obviously doing it for profit but I have no problem with it
I would offer tree fiddy.
The tires are the only particularly good thing about it. I’d pass.
I feel like if I was lazy and didn’t want to build something myself, this would be a pretty sweet bike. Dropper post, 1x drivetrain, and a sweet purple paint job. I’ve certainly got more than $500 into bikes that aren’t this nice.
If somebody told me they paid that for that bike to roll around and get to class, I’d tell em they did good and to get a decent lock.
I mean, if it’s the build you want, sure, probably cheaper than doing it all yourself, but if not, no.
A bike with new parts and upgrades doesn’t necessarily justify the price. WIthout seeing an itemized list of things added, I wouldn’t pay more than $200. And I doubt that there is anything here that would lead me to pay $300 more on top of that. Is it a new wheel set with a cassette instead of a freewheel? That might get me halfway to the asking price, but that still leaves us in the $350-400 area, at best. Rene Hearse tires? That helps, but that’s also the builder’s preference and not necessarily mine.
I’m not saying it’s a bad price, but the question is if you’d make the same “upgrades” or if it’s all builders preference. Either way, I need to see a list of everything on the bike.
Personally, I like building bikes myself but I was going to suggest this one to a friend of mine who was looking for something they could take bikepacking and didn’t have time to build up something themselves.
It’s pretty sick, IMO. You’re gonna spend the same or more if you build a frame just like this with similar parts. Not to mention your time. Those tires are hella expensive and the new drive train is probably another $100. Not to mention cables, grips, handlebars, pedals, brakes, levers, etc.
While this isn’t a “deal” it’s a fair price for what it is. Especially in our area where people are starting to think their 30 year old MTBs are made out of solid gold.
Pretty high price for some cheapo pedals
Looks good. Go for it, if you like the way it rides and it fits you.
It’s a sweet bike, these types of resto mods go for like 600+ here from reputable resto mod stores. That being said, in the store there’s warrenty of some sorts.
Knowing what parts were on it would be helpful in understanding if the price is fair
I just saw a similar vintage Rockhopper for sale on FB marketplace for $40. This one does have a cool color tho.
I’d tell the seller to hop rocks. There’s nothing really special about the frame and ok they put modern parts on it.
Nah I think it’s actually not a terrible price but others have said part of the fun is building it up yourself on the cheap.
Closer to 50, maybe he put a random zero after the real price
i would try to talk the seller down to somewhere closer to or under 400