TheIVJackal

It was my dads bike and when he passed away, it became mine. He probably bought it new because I remember him using it some 15 years ago. So, how much is it worth today? I read in a few places that they are a bit rare. I was thinking $200 was a solid asking price, very light bike. I have another bike that I want to replace it with, I've used it many times and I think it's time someone else had their fun on it.
- Aaron

Bikepedia: Specialized Hardrock AX

oddjob2

Post some detailed photos.

Same spec as a Trek 830, worth about $75 in avg. condition to us horse traders.

randyjawa 

Though I am sure our situations are different, I give Hard Rocks away to Bicycles for Humanity but my situation is quite different from most.

Refurbished, in my area, the a Hard Rock will fetch between $75 and $100 although we did sell a mint early nineties one for $150.00 last Fall. The value of your vintage bicycle, however, will be a reflection of the market strength (in your area), coupled with your marketing skills and both coupled with the bicycle itslef (size, mechanical and cosmetic condition).

I am not saying that your bike is worth seventy five to a hundred bucks. The best way for you to determine a fair price to ask is to look through Craigslist for your area, consider what identical or very similar bikes are selling for, and then price yours accordingly.

wrk101

17 year old Alivio (low end) equipped mtb for $200? Not going to happen here.

No, it is NOT rare.

IthaDan 

Agreed. OP set the price for the ad at $150, and be prepared to be beaten down to ~$100.

Rule #1 of older bikes: just because nobody is posting about them online doesn't necessarily mean they're rare, 99% of the time it's because they're nothing memorable.

TheIVJackal

I appreciate some of the comments but demand is quite high around here so getting anything less than $140 I wouldn't allow. I've sold much worse bikes for $100. Most MTN bikes I get a chance to pick up are much heavier than my old Hardrock. You guys must live in some interesting areas if I bike like this would go for $100! But again, thanks for the insight.

oddjob2

I guess Santa Barbara is interesting too, as 4-5 Hardrocks and Rockhoppers are being offered between $40-$110. BTW, women's style mtbs are rarer and hard to find.

TheIVJackal

Thank you for your sarcasm. I couldn't find anything for $40. I've sold many bikes and I came on here to see if what I was asking for was reasonable or not. To be specific, I live in Isla Vista where students are willing to pay more for decent bikes. Crappy Huffy Kmart cruisers (new for $120) can be resold for $100... The bikes you reference could be sold for more but are priced low for faster sale.