Over all, probably cheaper to sell and buy a different one. But it will take effort and time. You might get more by parting out your bike if you do decide to sell. Or get a new bike, swap some of your parts over and sell what was on the bike you buy.
Originally posted by: NaOH
Yeah, kinda figured that out. That's why I was planning to either just change out the frame and keep all the decent parts, 27speed shimano XTR, shimano deore XT disc brakes, fox 80mm shocks, bontrager everything else. Or just sell it off and start fresh. If I can only sell it for 600 tops like you said....I'm not looking to put in more than 1-200 bucks.
Just looked on bikepedia and from your description, I wonder if you have the 2003 or 2004 model, a 2003/2004 model year bike with some parts that don't meet the description below, or something else (like bikepedia being wrong).
2003:
http://www.bikepedia.com/quick...k&Model=8500&Type=bike
2004:
http://www.bikepedia.com/quick...k&Model=8500&Type=bike
Either way, I didn't realize how nice the 8500 is. It has some sweet high-end parts. Looking at the 2004 especially because it appears to have a better crankset than the 2003, assuming the bike was not used much or taken care of, I would probably want to keep at least some of the parts. It would be hard to find something as nice if you bought/sold. None of the parts from 2004 have been made obsolete by tech advances, although I've got some concerns about the wheels and fork. A few comments on the 2004 parts spec, below.
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material Aluminum
Fork Brand & Model Fox Float RL, 80mm travel -
like buttah. A little prone to leaks, but new seals are cheap. May be short for a newer frame (see bottom of my reply for more)
Fork Material Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock Not applicable
Components
Component Group Mountain Mix
Brakeset Shimano Deore XT M765 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore XT M756 hydraulic levers -
Nice brakes. No direct long-term experience, so I don't know how well they last, or how easy they are to adjust and maintain, but I've tried 'em and know they have good power and level feel when they're in good shape.
Shift Levers Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
- I like SRAM better, but these are no slouch.
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore XT
- Nothing wrong with this, no big tech advances have made this less desirable
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT SGS
- The XT 2003/2004 rear der in my mind is as good as what's out today
Crankset Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
- if this is the external BB Shimano Hollowtech II, it's the same one I've got on my fancy full suspension Turner Sultan. Very nice.
Pedals Shimano PD-M520 SPD
- basic but functional
Bottom Bracket Unspecified
BB Shell Width Unspecified
Rear Cogs 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost Bontrager Race
Saddle Bontrager FS 2000
Handlebar Bontrager Race Lite
Handlebar Extensions Not included
Handlebar Stem Bontrager Race X Lite
Headset 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
Wheels
- These look like super lightweight racey wheels that won't stand up to all that much abuse. Probably the weak link of the bigger ticket items for everyday use. I will admit to not knowing anything about these specific wheels, but any time you start reducing spoke count below 32 I get nervous.
Hubs Bontrager Race Disc
Rims Bontrager Race Disc, 24-hole/28-hole
Tires 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Super X
Spoke Brand Stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke Nipples Unspecified
The other Bontrager stuff is meh, but whatever, they should be fine. The fork, crankset, wheels, and brakes are some of the most priciest parts on a bike and are all top notch (with the durability concern of the wheels and the fork issue below in mind).
One big caveat: 80mm travel in that fork is pretty small by today's standards - not many of today's frames will be designed for it. Check the axle to crown length of the fork and the recommended A-C length of any frame you are thinking of getting. This fork may be too short and mess up the intended geometry of a newer frame if you go that route. I don't remember if these Fox forks have an internal spacer that can be removed to switch to 100mm, but I doubt it.
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