[goldenied]

Hi, I'm completely new to mountain biking (Also first post here, so forgive me if I'm doing something wrong here ) and fairly new to biking in general. I'm trying to buy a new one and I was wondering whether or not this deal would be worth it: Sweet mountain bike! Specialized REDUCED
The seller said he doesn't know what year it is, just that he got it from a friend in 2007 and overhauled it for $300 and hasn't ridden it since. Do you guys think this would be a good deal?

 

[ser jameson]

It's a late 90's model. I think you can do better in Vancouver( I'm, in Bellingham, and look at Van. CL all the time) I would advise a Hardtail, with a quality fork and brakes for your first MTB in that price range.
MTB geometry has changed alot on the 10+ years.

 

[goldenied]

It's a late 90's model. I think you can do better in Vancouver( I'm, in Bellingham, and look at Van. CL all the time) I would advise a Hardtail, with a quality fork and brakes for your first MTB in that price range.
MTB geometry has changed alot on the 10+ years.

Okay, thanks for the reply!

 

[moefosho]

Yeah, that bike is very old tech.

http://forums.mtbr.com/beginners-corner/noob-guide-buying-used-mtb-866073.html

 

[moefosho]

MTB Gary Fisher 17.5" XT, Hayes 9 Discs, Mavic Rims, Mintou shocks
Specialized Rockhopper XC Hardtail 2012 mountain bike - MEDIUM
BLACK KONA BLAST XC HARDTAIL PRICED TO SELL
Norco Bigfoot

 

[goldenied]

MTB Gary Fisher 17.5" XT, Hayes 9 Discs, Mavic Rims, Mintou shocks
Specialized Rockhopper XC Hardtail 2012 mountain bike - MEDIUM
BLACK KONA BLAST XC HARDTAIL PRICED TO SELL
Norco Bigfoot

Wow, not sure how I missed those ones. Thanks so much for finding them lol. I'm liking the Rockhopper, but it almost looks too good to be true. Is it normal to sell a 2012 bike for that cheap? All of the rest seem to need a bit of maintenance. Considering I'm pretty new, I kind of want one that would be useable right away.