Thinking about selling.

[Onthedrops]

This is not a how much is my bike worth thread!

I have a Trek 4500 disc.

I went out for a ride yesterday and to be honest it was the first time in absolute ages. The bike is in mint condition and has done probably no more than 50 miles from new.
However, out riding yesterday the bike just didn't feel right for me. It felt a bit too big yet the riding position felt a bit cramped. ( possible slide the saddle back may cure it)

I've had the bike a few years and bought it with hardly any knowledge of MTBs. The bike shop never fitted me for it and as a novice never asked for it.
I now feel the bike is destined to be left in the garage for a few more years before I get back out on it.

Would it be best to sell with a view to getting one that feels right?

 

[Racing roadkill]

This is not a how much is my bike worth thread!

I have a Trek 4500 disc.

I went out for a ride yesterday and to be honest it was the first time in absolute ages. The bike is in mint condition and has done probably no more than 50 miles from new.
However, out riding yesterday the bike just didn't feel right for me. It felt a bit too big yet the riding position felt a bit cramped. ( possible slide the saddle back may cure it)

I've had the bike a few years and bought it with hardly any knowledge of MTBs. The bike shop never fitted me for it and as a novice never asked for it.
I now feel the bike is destined to be left in the garage for a few more years before I get back out on it.

Would it be best to sell with a view to getting one that feels right?

Absolutely. A bike that isn't right for you, will be right for someone. Sell it and get one that's right for you / fitted to you.

 

[davidphilips]

are you sure the bikes not the right size? if not the right size then sell if it is why sell unless taking up space, even if you dont go out a lot on a bike always nice to have the option to use one as and when.

 

[jack smith]

If you don't love the bike chances are you never will. It will only get worse, but something that makes you want to get out and ride.

 

[ChrisEyles]

I dunno... maybe give it a chance, I've ridden a couple of bikes that didn't feel great at first but once I'd ridden them a fair bit I appreciated the different way they all feel and handle. I bought my commuter sight unseen and it's a tiny bit too large and with a bit more of a lumbering feel than I'd really like. But I've since found it's great for heavily laden riding and totally bombproof, so that's now just the way old Walter ('cos he's a Raleigh "haha") is.

So I'd say give it a chance and see if things improve. Fifty miles over a few years isn't a lot, and sticking another 50 on top of that shouldn't mean you get any less back on it if you decide to sell. That way you can take your time hunting for a new ride too. Ideally if you can go for a ride with a similar sized friend and have a go on their bike, or maybe rent a couple of different bikes at a trail centre that might help you make the decision to keep or switch.

I'm sure many on here will be able to attest that it's a bit sad if you've sold a bike and then some time down the line wish you hadn't!

 

[Jody]

So I'd say give it a chance and see if things improve.

As above. Adjusting the saddle will make a difference as would swapping the stem for a different length/angle and also swapping the bars for a different width/rise/sweep.

Not many people buy a new MTB and it just suits them. They are nearly always tweaked to suit.

The bike shop never fitted me for it and as a novice never asked for it.

You don't have a fit for a MTB like you would a road bike

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Not many people buy a new MTB and it just suits them. They are nearly always tweaked to suit.

Correct.
The reason why I built mine from scratch