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Seriously considering making this trade, but want to make a wise decision.
I have a 2017 CRF450 that I’ve had for sale since February.
Its basically becoming a paperweight in my garage. I’ve posted it for sale for 5700obo on several different platforms several different times with just no luck. A couple nibbles, no bites. Never really got along with the bike and turned it back into stock when I bought an 08 so now it just sits.
In comes this 2017 Ibis Ripley LS.
Custom build with a lot of fancy parts. After doing some research on what it has and the condition it SEEMS like it’s valued right around what I’m asking for my 450.
Carbon wheels
Tubeless system
Carbon bars
Carbon cranks
After busting a couple nuts and having 2 kids, eating like a fat piece of shit, and genuinely being lazy as hell for the past couple years, I’ve noticed the effects concerning my mid section. I’d like to get back in to riding shape so I’m not keeling over when my kids are chasing me around the park. And I’d also like to be able to hold the throttle open longer. I reckon a mtb might be a good opportunity to get in shape while having fun doing it.
I’m a straight noob when it comes to the mtb scene so here comes the questions...
Am I going to be stuck with a severely depreciating toy?
Are my estimations on the values of both bikes accurate?
Am I retarded for even considering the trade?
Will I be stuck with a non selling paperweight when I decide to upgrade?
Do mt bike shops do trade ins?
Am I better off trading it in for a new 450 when the time comes?
I’m lost
I have a 2017 CRF450 that I’ve had for sale since February.
Its basically becoming a paperweight in my garage. I’ve posted it for sale for 5700obo on several different platforms several different times with just no luck. A couple nibbles, no bites. Never really got along with the bike and turned it back into stock when I bought an 08 so now it just sits.
In comes this 2017 Ibis Ripley LS.
Custom build with a lot of fancy parts. After doing some research on what it has and the condition it SEEMS like it’s valued right around what I’m asking for my 450.
Carbon wheels
Tubeless system
Carbon bars
Carbon cranks
After busting a couple nuts and having 2 kids, eating like a fat piece of shit, and genuinely being lazy as hell for the past couple years, I’ve noticed the effects concerning my mid section. I’d like to get back in to riding shape so I’m not keeling over when my kids are chasing me around the park. And I’d also like to be able to hold the throttle open longer. I reckon a mtb might be a good opportunity to get in shape while having fun doing it.
I’m a straight noob when it comes to the mtb scene so here comes the questions...
Am I going to be stuck with a severely depreciating toy?
Are my estimations on the values of both bikes accurate?
Am I retarded for even considering the trade?
Will I be stuck with a non selling paperweight when I decide to upgrade?
Do mt bike shops do trade ins?
Am I better off trading it in for a new 450 when the time comes?
I’m lost
You're not sure.
U wanna do it to work yourself, to get the fat off.
Go to WalMart. Buy a bike for $125.00 that looks like that.
Ride the piss out of it every day, 5 days a week.
If you find you aren't riding it 5 days a week, accept the fact that is not the way for u, and U will still have the crf.
If you find you are riding 5 days a week, and can't get enough of it, then sell the crf and spend a crazy amount for a bicycle.
I’d like to add that the getting in shape part is just an added bonus.
I rode at snow summit bike park a couple times in 2017 and had a BLAST. Thought about dropping some decent coin on a nice setup after that season but couldn’t justify myself. After doing more research I’ve figured out that mtb is pretty close to moto when it comes to the expenses. Everything nice has its price. And it’s pretty up there.
Is this ibis a good setup?
The Shop
You're gonna have a difficult time selling your bike outright because it's too expensive for many people, but not brand new so good luck getting financing. IMO spend some more time getting the Honda to suit you.
If that's totally out of the question, see if you can trade the Honda for a cheaper dirt bike. Maybe get a 125 and cash to then buy a mtn bike. $2000 will get you a very nice bicycle so long as you dont have to play with "I have the nicest/newest thing" game.
As for the depreciation, I don't think MTBs depreciate faster than dirtbikes. I'd say both products steadily lose value from the second you purchase it. The MTB community is better about buying/selling eachothers used products than the moto community, from what I've experienced.
6 days left. Let's watch and see...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Honda-CRF-450RX/123781865606?hash=item1cd…
I'm sure my bike is just as fun and didnt cost me over a months salary either.
I'd not trade for an MTB regardless – others have rightly said, especially if you are new too it, you don't need to spend that much on an mtb to get fit. Expensive bikes don't go up the hills faster unless they're an emtb.
I bet in less than a year you'll be jonesing bad to twist the throttle!
Pit Row
No way I would trade straight up. He'd have to kick 1500 to me if it was my decision.
Bikes get outdated QUICK. A 2 yr old mtb can have massive revisions with a new version, lighter weight, ect, that leaves people able to drop that much coin on a bike not interested in slightly older markets.
But the thing that was a shocker to me when selling mine was how many variables there are in a specific bike that make the market you're selling to very small.
Color, size, brand frame, model frame, build components, condition, ect. You start going down the list and the person that will buy your bike gets narrower and narrower. Only way to counteract it is to drop the price to make it a steal for them.
There are certain bikes that are slightly easier to sell though...Yeti, Pivot, Santa Cruz. But I had a 16 SantaCruz 5010CC and had to part the damn thing out to move it.
You definitely have the bargaining power on this guy.
Ibis just came out with a ‘new’ Ripley. Think of it like buying a 17 RMZ450. Good bike but it’s the old version, it’s not going to hold it’s value.
https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/mountain-bike/a27318218/ibis-riple…
Sell the CRF, pocket the cash. Also, take a close look at direct-to-consumer MTB brands and see what you can get. You might find a better bike for your situation. I bought a Commencal Meta AM about 1.5 years ago for just over $2K and it shreds. Other brands are Canyon, YT, and I think even Specialized is doing a "semi-direct" sales model. You can get a lot of bike for under $3K.
Check out Pink Bike classified section.
Unless you are looking for something in XL I think you'd be stunned at what people are selling medium and large frame built rides for.
Just my opinion. Do what makes you happy. I love moto, but I have a few friends that switched to downhill because they got fed up with maintaining a four stroke and they couldn't be happier.
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