A mountain bike's been on the agenda for a while, a colleague's selling his 'cause he want's a dual suspension.
He wants 900 bucks for it, here's the convo from another mate. Is this a good buy? I'm looking for an entry level mountain bike to have fun and do rail trails.
101 coffees says: TRW wants $900 fot the GT Euan says: Hmmm. Shiny new bike The CFO likes the 50/50 finance idea at BSC for us both to get new bikes. Doesn't hurt to look at TRW's though. I'll have a chat with her tonight. 101 coffees says: its the GT avalange 0.5 of 2004 101 coffees says: marzzochi front shock, shimano hydraulic brakes 101 coffees says: Deore front and LX rear der. 101 coffees says: Computer 101 coffees says: hutchinson Python tyres (race qul. $120 each ) 101 coffees says: shimano clipless ped.
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A mountain bike's been on the agenda for a while, a colleague's selling his 'cause he want's a dual suspension.
He wants 900 bucks for it, here's the convo from another mate. Is this a good buy? I'm looking for an entry level mountain bike to have fun and do rail trails.
101 coffees says: TRW wants $900 fot the GT Euan says: Hmmm. Shiny new bike The CFO likes the 50/50 finance idea at BSC for us both to get new bikes. Doesn't hurt to look at TRW's though. I'll have a chat with her tonight. 101 coffees says: its the GT avalange 0.5 of 2004 101 coffees says: marzzochi front shock, shimano hydraulic brakes 101 coffees says: Deore front and LX rear der. 101 coffees says: Computer 101 coffees says: hutchinson Python tyres (race qul. $120 each ) 101 coffees says: shimano clipless ped.
What was the original purchase price? MTBs have a hard life, so you should be aiming for no more than 50% of retail for a "good" deal. The tyre price seems hopeful - Phantom has them from $48.95 to $79.95.
I'd say you could do better. Depends a bit of the condition of the bike I suppose (at that age, does the drivechain need replacing?), but I'd just go for something new. 2005 model perhaps.
EuanB said:
hutchinson Python tyres (race qul. $120 each )
Race quality yes, $120 no. My LBS has em for $80 and of course they can be found for less. There are also tires which are just as good for a lot less. Not to mention if they are worn you'll need new ones anyway.
