Sell the bike or sell the parts?

[smokeysmoo]

Hmmmm, not sure what to do.

I've got an old Claud Butler Oracle steel MTB that I'm just not using and is taking up precious space.

In all honesty I can't imagine a time I'll ever ride it with any significance now, so what to do.

Should I just advertise the bike as is, or break it down and flog all the bits?

Is there much of a market for older MTB parts? I just don't know.

What do we reckon folks? This is the bike anyhow...............

 

[Cycleops]

It's probably only the wheels, c/set and gears that will have much worth, but only if they are quality items. Maybe best to sell it as a going concern as there is always seems to be a market for cheap runabouts.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Give it to a worthy charity....me....

But seriously try ebay or gumtree as a whole, I can't imagine the parts being worth much.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

You could try this:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=2

 

[fossyant]

Make space !

Have you got another MTB in the stable ? If not, you always need an MTB !

 

[Andrew_Culture]

That fence is awesome!

 

[smokeysmoo]

That fence is awesome!

That's no fence AC, it's a Meccano bridge

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3257790

 

[Andrew_Culture]

That's no fence AC, it's a Meccano bridge

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3257790

As if that wasn't cool enough it's at a location called 'nob end!'.

 

[smokeysmoo]

As if that wasn't cool enough it's at a location called 'nob end!'.

I know, I nearly fell off my bike laughing when I first saw a sign for Nob End.

I was only about 14 though

 

[alecstilleyedye]

it's only pre '57 claud butlers that are of interest over and above the actual quality of the bike; the brand has been put on some very dubious quality machines (through the 70s-90s), although currently seems to appear on reasonably priced, entry level bikes...

 

[Cycleops]

As if that wasn't cool enough it's at a location called 'nob end!'.

You're pulling our bell ends.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Thanks for the replies but a deal has now been done with a CC'er for the complete bike.