Is this a good bike?

type.rst

Hello guys i have come across this bike on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150690150882? ... 1423.l2649

I know the carrera vulcan is a good bike as i have read a few reviews but can anyone tell me if this particular model of the vengeance is any good as i cant find any reviews on it. It is a limited edition so it comes with hydraulic breaks and uprated front suspension.

I have checked completed listings and it should sell for around £250 and im considering bidding for it.

Thank you.

omegas

Its a good well spec budget bike that normally sells new for around £299 depending on Halfords price fixing.
If you can get it for less than £150 its a good buy.

Pudseyp

The fork is a basic one but overall they are well put together...just buy it then it will stop you posting all the time !

The Rookie

New the bike would be good value at £300 ish, given the low (claimed use) anything upto £225 would be a good buy.

Simon

type.rst

It sold for £218. I bid upto £200 as it would cost me £30 fuel for collection so it wasnt worth it for me.

Does anyone know anything about Merida Matts 40-D? (2011). I know someone who is selling a used one at a very good price. They retail for around £400 new.

I cant seem to find any reviews on them

Here is the bike
http://www.factorydirectbikes.com/bikes ... 40-d_2011/

Thanks.

Pudseyp

type.rst wrote:

It sold for £218. I bid upto £200 as it would cost me £30 fuel for collection so it wasnt worth it for me.

Does anyone know anything about Merida Matts 40-D? (2011). I know someone who is selling a used one at a very good price. They retail for around £400 new.

I cant seem to find any reviews on them

Here is the bike
http://www.factorydirectbikes.com/bikes ... 40-d_2011/

Thanks.

It's OK depends how much he wants for it

type.rst

He wants £280 for it but it has a few marks. Im even considering buying it new as i really like the looks of it.

Is it worth paying £400 for a new one?

How does it compare to this bike? Another bike im interested in if i decide to spend around £400.

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.p ... 1b1s2p3344

Thanks.

Pudseyp

GT's are great frames, you are never going to get an amazing spec for your budget but it will do for a whizz around a trail centre or local wood...they are good frames so can be upgraded over time...

This is also worth considering
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.p ... 1b1s2p2459

type.rst

Would you say the GT is alot better then the Merida?

I do prefer the looks of the Merida

Pudseyp

I would have the GT but at the end of the day it's your choice as your the one who will be riding it......

Oh and please buy something soon........

type.rst

Lol i know if i buy a bike i will be keeping it for a long time so i wanna make sure i get something good.

type.rst

Lol i know if i buy a bike i will be keeping it for a long time so i wanna make sure i get something good.

supersonic

Go to Decathlon and have a look at the Rockriders.