[-BB-]

My current frame is starting to show its age (almost 10 yrs old now!!).
i'm thinking I can get through one more summer with it though... So would the fall be the best time of year to pick up a used frame? No way in heck I can afford a new one.

I fugure that is when most of the folks look to unload their frames in anticipation of getting a new one for the next season. Or would late winter early spring spring be better since that is when they actually GET the new frames.

 

[Tedman]

I have noticed most frames go for sale late fall/early winter.

 

[Lelandjt]

Right now. How bout a large white V10.3 with Push MX Tune DHX, 500lb Ti spring, and extra axle/bearings/der hanger? No damage, $1300.

 

[kidwoo]

Whenever you need it.

 

[Sandwich]

you can look at it two ways....late season, when people start to unload their crap and the market is flooded...or early/preseason, when people get new crap and try unload their old crap as soon as possible. people start getting desperate as the season approaches. I know I've sold a few bikes at a loss in April since I really wanted something new.

 

[-BB-]

I have to admit that there are a few frames out there that I'd pick up in a second right now... if only I had the funds.

 

[-BB-]

Whenever you need it.

LOL... if you really stood by that comment, you would have a 10yr old DH frame like myself.

 

[gemini2k]

Today, anytime is a good time to buy. Used gear is sooooo cheap compared to what it was 3-4 years ago.

 

[dump]

What 10yr old frame are you on?

 

[-BB-]

What 10yr old frame are you on?

An original V-10

Ok, maybe it is only 9 years old

It is funny bc my frame is SO old (how old is it)... It's so old that if I get a new frame I'm also going to have to upgrade a ton of parts.

my V-10 = 135mm x 12mm rear axle; old style ISCG mounts; 73mm Bottombracket

New frames = 150x12mm, ICSG'05 mounts, 83mm BB's

 

[climbingbubba]

Bikes seem to be a bit cheaper in the late fall/winter time since very few people are actually riding bikes. When it gets closer to spring people start thinking about bikes again and they want to start building their bike in time for the season. This matched with tax returns can lead to some high prices in the spring, especially on used parts.

Although with the economy not doing so well almost any time of the year is a good time right now. It usually seems like its the DH bike that goes first when people get strapped for cash.

 

[Scrub]

Do you have renters/homeowners insurance? LOL

Get with the 2000's already and get a new ride.

 

[denjen]

By March or April people are getting desperate to sell, and will slash their prices. Its a crap shoot waiting that late though, trying to get all of the stuff you need bought and built up before the season starts.