has anyone ever heard of/Can you recommend Kobe make?

GTracer
GTracer Posts: 123
edited March 2009 in MTB buying advice
I've been looking for a cheap bike on swapz because i want something that is my own to ride however at the moment funds are tight. So on swapz Im offering my Xbox 360.

In exchange, someone has offered me a nearly brand new Kobe Arizona with 6 miles use. im wondering if anyone has heard of this make, experienced it, can recommend or advise me to stay well clear. I will be riding fairly harshly on the bike singletrack with probably lots of jumping to be honest so if this bike will fall apart, not good.

i know its a cheaply manufactured bike but if anyone has any advice, experience I;d be ever so greatful to hear it.

many thanks all

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  • GTracer
    GTracer Posts: 123
    Stolen image but none the less here is a pic of the bike


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  • stu8975
    stu8975 Posts: 1,334
    Avoid..£120 bike wont last long if your gonna be riding 'harshly' and jumping and isnt covered by warranty..its a Cheapo leisure type bike from JJb...you'd be better off getting a decent 2nd hand one.
    ANTHEM X
    Youth
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    +1

    AVOID!

    :cry:
  • wings988
    wings988 Posts: 106
    It should be illegal to call crap like that a mountain bike. Stay well clear.
    Trek Fuel EX8 (2009)

    GSXR1000K7
  • GTracer
    GTracer Posts: 123
    lol, nice.

    Sorry, i had to ask because it was nearly new condition, but I should've really guessed that you can't build a quality mountain bike for under £200 brand new.

    never mind, glad I asked, cheers guys
  • GTracer
    GTracer Posts: 123
    Hi, in addition to the above, I have just been offered a Saracen xray, not sure of year but its black, has no front brake on there but is given with the caliper and lever, just would need a wheel that would take discs and a rotor but comes with avid juicy 5's 160mm.

    Crank is just a cheap rubbish one but to be fair he's gonna swap it for my xbox. frame looks to be in good nick, has some dodgy painting on the forks but i can live with that.

    Forks are a little stiff, they are RST's dont know the model because has been painted but they have two small adjustable dials on them.

    Please let me know ur opinions, Im supposed to contact him soon-ish to let him know if i want it or not, Im kind of tempted but not sure if it would be a waste of time

    Cheers

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