Broken Wrist -> Sell New Bike?

[pakora]

I wonder what the brain trust thinks of this one. My instinct is to hold onto bikes forever, but since this bike is as close to new as you can get I wonder if selling it would be a better move since trail riding will not be happening for 6 months, and by then there will be next year’s bikes out.

Very wary of depreciation, I finally bought a brand new 2019 FS mountain bike only to find myself with a career opportunity that would mean 5 months of not riding. I got a great deal, so fine. No big deal right?

An unexpectedly eventful summer had me only ride it twice, and now I’ve broken my wrist in a cross race.

Sell for 60% of retail now? Don’t worry about it because all bike technology changes yearly whether it needs to it not and just shut up and ride the bike in June? ATMO hot dog?

[Blue Jays]

If it is "practically new" it would make very little financial sense to sell it since you essentially absorb all the depreciation and enjoy little of the benefit.
If you truly prefer to purchase a fresh new MTB every year, my advice is the opposite. Go ahead and sell it so your new MTB is ready after wrist heals.

[Llewellyn]

IMO it would make absolutely no sense to sell it. I don't think tech will change that dramatically in 12 months - certainly not enough to offset the hit you will take on the sale.

Just my 2 cents.

[joosttx]

I broke my wrist a week before I accepted delivery on my Mosiac gravel bike. I was out for 3 months. Never thought of selling it.

[sitzmark]

Sounds like the bike didn't turn out to be "the one". Maybe your new career opportunity is producing money-be-damned prosperity. If so sell it and you can get whatever you want when ready to ride again.

[Rusty Luggs]

Does this new career opportunity require any basic decision making? Maybe an opportunity to practice that.........

[biker72]

I have a fractured hip and clavicle. It's anybody's guess when I'll be able to ride again. I'm not selling any of my bikes.

I've never considered resale value as a criteria for buying a bike. If it fits and rides well I go for it.

[chiasticon]

when I broke my hand, I actually purchased a new bike during the down time. too much free time spent online...

I wouldn't analyze it from the viewpoint of your injury, but rather if you like the bike enough to keep it. would you even consider selling it had you not been injured? would you be considering selling it due to the career change anyway? only you know the answer.

sorry about the wrist! heal up quick!

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by biker72

I have a fractured hip and clavicle. It's anybody's guess when I'll be able to ride again. I'm not selling any of my bikes.

I've never considered resale value as a criteria for buying a bike. If it fits and rides well I go for it.

I fractured my pelvis about a month and half ago. I was riding 5 days later.

[pdonk]

On my second ride of my dekerf I broke my wrist. Off the bike for 6 weeks. Never did it occur to me to sell, just rode my road bike a bit more during that period of time.

[Nomadmax]

The best way to get your moneys worth out of a vehicle is to keep it; as long as it isn't eating anything.

[redir]

My record so far is on average ten years for a mountain bike. Granted I don't ride in the woods a lot but still. The tech on my so far 7 year old Cannondale is still up to date enough for anything.

[d_douglas]

Yeah, I wouldn’t sell it. Who cares if it’s the latest / greatest?

I am amidst a health scare right now where MTB isnt advised. Rather than sell my bike, I am letting it sit this winter and just climbing on in the spring.

It’s (gasp) five years old and I really like the ride . It’s good enough

[FlashUNC]

That's silly. Don't do that.

[Matthew]

I'm still riding a 26er! 2002 Moots. Guessing your current new bike will be good for years to come. Unless for some reason you aren't thrilled with it I'd keep it.