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Bicyclist · May 20, 2006

For XC it sounds good but definately not for jumping with that fork. The Mars would be my last choice for jumping. However, if you changed the fork it could do some jumping. I would say it's probably worth about $650.

You may also want to upgrade to disc brakes. And make sure it's the right size.

Good luck!

PatBranch · May 20, 2006

You could get something like an old Marzocchi z1 which would be good for anything. Even, an EXR would be good- not the best, but solid and better than that manitou. If you are tight on money, you should get a used or even slightly used fork. That way, you can get something bettwe for less money, if its in good condition.

Those may be a little heavy for XC, so maybe someone else has some inexpensive ideas.

sanjuro · May 20, 2006

This sounds like an older Chamelon, the ones which broke when dj'ing with a 125mm fork...

blue · May 20, 2006

A Chameleon at 22lbs, especially with those wheels? I don't think so... :think:

Complete, I'd peg it at $500. Most of the value is in the frame.

BurlyShirley · May 20, 2006

spyder_egg said:
Wow, why so low of a price??

So you guys are only saying that this bike is worth $500-$650??

Is everything brand new?
Also, the cranks/bars/etc.. RaceFace is a company with many levels of components...if those are "evolve" parts, they're worth significantly less, for instance.
If its used, yah $500 would be a good price. Brand new...obviously the fork isnt, and no one besides Westy runs v brakes, yeah maybe a little bit more worth to it...but its not going to fetch alot selling it.

blue · May 20, 2006

spyder_egg said:
Wow, why so low of a price??

So you guys are only saying that this bike is worth $500-$650??

Listen to Burly. You haven't stated the condition of the bike, and that's a very incomplete parts list. It doesn't help that XC hardtails are "out" (and have been that way for 5 years...) and full-sus trailbikes are "in".

I have a friend who just bought an geared On-One Inbred for that much, and it had a nicer spec.

blue · May 20, 2006

Your fork and wheels are relatively worthless. There you go.

Why do you care so much about the value? Just ride it.

Or maybe you stole it, and know nothing about bikes?

lovebunny · May 20, 2006

blue said:
Listen to Burly. You haven't stated the condition of the bike, and that's a very incomplete parts list. It doesn't help that XC hardtails are "out" (and have been that way for 5 years...) and full-sus trailbikes are "in".

I have a friend who just bought an geared On-One Inbred for that much, and it had a nicer spec.

the chameleon isnt an xc bike though

BurlyShirley · May 20, 2006

spyder_egg said:
Not exactly...

my friend is trying to sell it to me for $1000 canadian, and i was just wondering if its worth it because I know nothing about bikes.

Nope. Not worth that.

Echo · May 20, 2006

Canadian funds I'd say offer him $750.

blue · May 20, 2006

spyder_egg said:
Not exactly...

my friend is trying to sell it to me for $1000 canadian, and i was just wondering if its worth it because I know nothing about bikes.

Okay...Yeah...not worth it. Check the MTBr classifieds and eBay for good deals on XC hardtails. Most of the stuff here is DH/FR.

JRB · May 21, 2006

That bike doesn't weigh 24 lbs. You failed to state the level of RF components. If you are going to ask for help, it would be great if you gave the details. I have never heard of that fork.

blue · May 21, 2006

Incomplete descriptions aren't helping you...Get some pictures, the condition the bike(s) are in, and specific part names.

It's like saying "I want to buy a Chevrolet, is it worth XXX$?"

What KIND of Chevrolet, bud? And where in God's name are you pulling these bike weights? I have a magnesium hardtail built LIGHT and it's 20-21lbs. Do they use a different lb in Canadia?

BurlyShirley · May 21, 2006

Steer clear of that Rock Shox syphilis.

Rip · May 21, 2006

spyder_egg said:
Hanes Hydrolic

Wait, you mean hanes makes hydro underwear? :eek:

Bicyclist · May 21, 2006

BurlyShirley said:
Steer clear of that Rock Shox syphilis.

Haha exactly what I was thinking.

JRB · May 21, 2006

Again - Race Face has different levels of components. Even with top of the line, there are two groups of top of the line - XC and DH.

I don't believe for one minute that a Chameleon is 22 lbs, unless it is a 13" frame. That is a pretty heavy frame.

blue · May 21, 2006

Chameleon frames clock in at about 5 lbs, and I believe those wheels are around 2000gs. The Manitou Mars is a pile of crap, at least by 2006 standards. Just don't buy it. Find a better deal, there's plenty to be had.

There's no way it was $5500 new.

jimmydean · May 21, 2006

Wow, a 22lb Chameleon with a Manitou Mars that he spent $5500 building? That's an insane deal you should snatch that up in a minute! If you don't give him $1000, I'll give him $1500 US! That's a 1/3 off retail, what a steal! :rofl:

PatBranch · May 21, 2006

Look on ebay or the classifieds here...

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