Advantages to keeping old road bike after getting a new one? (medium-length)

[tride]

I am in a similar situation as you, RIGHT NOW!! I'm moving to Boulder, CO in 2wks. and had to make some 'serious' decisions in regards to my bikes. Well, I am extremely fortunate that my soon-to-be housemate had some work done on his shed and garage to accommodate my 'Move Limit'. I have 5 bikes that I finally decided to bring with me (from Iowa) and am 'determined' to make that my ML for the mext couple of years (possibility of northern CA in a yr. or so). Of course, I am already thinking about how sweet a Cyclocross bike would fit into my current stable....

My bikes currently reside on my walls, on racks, but get ridden daily (no, not all get ridden daily but all get ridden often). But, I know that I need to be respectful of other potential housemates (haven't had one for yrs., until now) who may not like my 'art work' so I am being as practical as possible with my current situation. Depending on how you are moving you need to remember the cost involved with having a bike broken down, packed, and reassembled....is moving with 3 bikes, practical for you for now??? Also, is your heart ready to give away one of your luv'd ones??......ooops, perhaps this only applies to me.

good luck....and everyone here made awesome points to consider.

[Kiwi Stoker]

While I was recovering from my accident my flat bar road bike made like easier. I could use it on the widtrainer and later it was the first bike I took out to ride on my own as it was easier to control.

Not a great reason to keep a bike I know, but I would also lend it to a friend if they were in the same position as well.

Oh and there is also a point where you won't get much for a bike (it is usually if the bike is unusual or not popular) and you would end up almost giving it away- so sometimes it makes sense to hold onto it until you find a better option or a buyer who knows what it is worth.

[Ana]

I think I'll hang onto my old bike until I decide either a) I really cannot keep it or b) I find someone who is willing to pay what it's worth

If there are any TE'ers out there interested in a 2007 LeMond Tourmalet 49WSD with a 170 triple crank 105 Shimano, let me know!

[ASammy1]

I think I'll hang onto my old bike until I decide either a) I really cannot keep it or b) I find someone who is willing to pay what it's worth

If there are any TE'ers out there interested in a 2007 LeMond Tourmalet 49WSD with a 170 triple crank 105 Shimano, let me know!

How much are you selling it for????