trade in or not?

[ttaylor508]

I really regret not keeping my old bike as a backup/rain bike. I think if you can afford to keep it, do. You can always sell it if you get in a pinch. I think the reason the LBS might be willing to take as a trade in is the market for used bikes is up. You won't have any problem selling it on your own if you need to.

[Becky]

I really regret not keeping my old bike as a backup/rain bike. I think if you can afford to keep it, do. You can always sell it if you get in a pinch. I think the reason the LBS might be willing to take as a trade in is the market for used bikes is up. You won't have any problem selling it on your own if you need to.

Ditto. I would love to have a rain/trainer bike (that's not my commuter).

[Biciclista]

if you don't need that $$ right now I'd say keep the bike. You like it and you already know it's useful. It's not going to lose value like a 2007 Ford Focus will.

[fidlfreek]

Agree w/ the last post. You lose most of the value on a bike during the first few months of when its new...Its not going to go down as quickly now.

However, if you have a storage issue (like me) then don't hesitate to make room in the stable....It depends what kind of a rider you are. If like me you'd rather be dead than out riding in the rain (and your climate goes along w/ you on that!) then get rid of it. Its not worth the space to keep something for "someday"...

[Jo-n-NY]

I regret selling my Dolce when my dh bought me my Ruby.

I would have used it on the trainer and on the nasty winter roads especially when the snow is melting and there is a lot of salt residue. I don't do too much riding outdoors in the winter, only on the weekends depending on sun and wind.

~ JoAnn

[batsheva]

the concensus seems to be 'keep it unless you are desperate'... so i've kept my cannondale baby... maybe i will sell it one day-- but think i am ok with keeping it for now.. i can always sell in the future, but wouldnt be able to get my baby back if i traded in--

all your advice was great for my last minute decision - thank you!!

batsheva

[Cataboo]

At least in the DC area, a 105 equipped cannondale would sell on craigslist for more than $400.