Sadly, that is probably true. I say ‘sadly’ because I’m sure that when this uni was built it looks like it was state of the art and cost top dollar. Things have moved on a lot these days. The profile hub and cranks might still be worth something, but since the KH Isis came out for a fraction of the price, they aren’t in demand. (by the way, Drumstuck, you do realise the bearing holders will be 40mm, don’t you?)
I’ve got the same petals on my Titanium uni though, which have been great (Wellgo MG1s), until a bearing failed last week. If Rocklizerd does decide to part it out, I’ll put myself down for a bearing. Maybe even a whole petal
I could not part out this uni…don’t have the heart too. She was built for a reason by a special friend. It deserves to get muddy. I understand parting things out for sports reasons but not at the prices quoted. I believe you all when you say “its a bit outdated” and 200 would be fair for frame. Thanks for the help but she’s staying together and I guess I’ll learn to ride it. I’ll find out the differences between riding a 24 or a 26.
I think you are making the right decision. Something this good deserves to have some sentimentality attached to it. I hope you get bitten by the bug. Some of the best times I’ve had out on the trails have been in the last twelve months on one wheel. Good luck!
$500 is a good price. If I wasn’t so far postage prohibited buying the whole uni I would have paid the same. Not sure about the claim that it is worth any more either as parts or to rebuild. The days of one-off $1500 uni’s are long gone…
Have fun with it…