almost made my decision!
impaul
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I'm looking to invest in my first 'proper' mountain bike and i've almost made up my mind. My budget is £400 max and im looking at either a GT avalanche 2.0 or a Giant Terrago Disc. BUT today someone has offered me a second hand (but good as new) Mongoose Otero Elite 2007 for £350.
Whats a guy to do??? would the Mongoose be a better bike or should i stick to a new hardtail for my budget?
Not sure if i need the full suspension as my off roading won't be anything too dramatic (I don't think!)
cheers
Whats a guy to do??? would the Mongoose be a better bike or should i stick to a new hardtail for my budget?
Not sure if i need the full suspension as my off roading won't be anything too dramatic (I don't think!)
cheers
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Have you tried the Otero? Its ok for the money - but a shop guarantee, and service may well be worth the extra ie buy new.0
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don't do it. they are well rubbish. we sell them and i certainly wouldn't recomend it. someone sell one already tell you something about it. go for one of the hardtails. the only full sus under 700 i could say to buy would be the decathalon or one of the giant trail versions cheapest is 600.internet (in ter net), secret sanctuary of idiots and nutters.0
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http://www.rutlandcycling.com/ProductDe ... goryID/270
if i had a £400 budget that would definetely be my choice anyday :!: :!:0 -
No offence Jack, but thats an awful spec! Otjer bikes at this price new, not even in a sale have damped forks and hydro brakes, or 9spd, that has neither!0
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how about a 2007 giant xtc 4.5? good frame and good spec alot of people say.
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.p ... 266&z=1434 £410
http://www.dalescycles.com/ProductDetai ... de=XTC4507 £400
http://www.tredz.co.uk/details.aspx?id=7282 £400 17"
http://www.mcconveycycles.com/products. ... 1b9s2p2903 £399 17"0 -
i can see where you are coming from supersonic, but the frame will be super strong and imo it looks very nice, suppose there are better bikes for the money0
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Just get a GT Avalanche 2.0 2008 in white.
its the dogs dangly bits.
see pic in my sig0 -
Cheers for the advice guys. I think i'll stick with the hardtails then.
Im quite liking the look of that 2007 giant xtc 4.5! could be a winner
If i could get an Avalanche 1.0 2007 for 399 would that be a good contender too?0 -
Both good bikes, but try and try them first.0
