Beginner with 2nd Hand Trek ZX 8000

tabscat

I'm a beginner and I have just bought a 2nd hand Trek ZX 8000 cos a friend told me they were good bikes. Paid about £150. I don't know how old it is but it looks in decent condition. I want to learn how to swap parts and service the bike myself but in the short term would like to get it checked out /serviced . Are there places that do this?

The parts on the bike are as follows:

World Force Black Diamond Rims
RST Mozo Pro front shocks
Shimano Deore XT shifters
Shimano Servo Wave action Brakes
Club Roost Bar connected by some red piece of metal labelled Amoeba?

Looking at these parts is there anything that needs changing? How do I find out how old my bike is?
Also any hints on where I can start reading up about maintaining MTBss etc. I have laready bought myself a Haynes Manual but its not particular to MTBs

Thanks in advance for any help.

tabscat

Oops sorry just noticed I posted this in wrong forum ,should of beginners form. Sorry :oops: :oops:

bartimaeus

Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the world of mountain biking.

For swapping parts and servicing there's a wealth of information on the internet. A good starting point is the Park Tools website, and Sheldon Brown, and you will find plenty of 'how to' guides on Youtube as well.

benpinnick

1996/7/8

specialeyes

Also check out the F.A.Q's on this forum. Very handy!

tabscat

Thanks for the replies guys. So its from about mid 90's? Is there anything I need to think about replacing?

cooldad

Anything that doesn't work. Ride it for a while and then decide.
Obvious things would be forks, which are pretty expensive for decent ones, and tyres, depending on what's on at the moment.

supersonic

Lightish bike that if in good condition, will be fine to get started.