upgrade from Carrera vengence ltd ed 2010

warren30
warren30 Posts: 71
edited May 2012 in MTB buying advice
hi everyone my lad who is 14 years old has this bike the red black one rockshock dart forks disc brakes,we got it for him last year for his birthday,his riding is coming along nicely the bike is still in good nick he has looked after it.was wondering is it worth selling it getting him a better bike our budget would be £350 plus sale of bike might get £150 fir that so £500 intotal.looking at hoodoo £450,any others worth looking at our lbs sell giant cube specialised then halfords range.or waiting another year/year half put more money together get lot better bike.he likes his bike,thinking he will out ride it,he rides woods rocky valleys,can jump.

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  • waby1234
    waby1234 Posts: 571
    Hang onto it for another year, save some more cash, but look after the Carrera. Then buy a bike which is more of a step up. Who knows what (if anything!) he will be riding in a year.
    2011 Carrera Fury

    Earn cashback at CRC, Wiggle, Evans, Rutland, Hargroves, Halfords, and more at Quidco
  • mountaingoatimnot
    mountaingoatimnot Posts: 185
    The component spec of the Carrera isn;t too bad, the front fork being the worst bit. 180/160mm Shimano M445/6 hyraulic brakes, Alivio/Acera deraileurs etc.

    Remember since you bought that bike, VAT rose from 15-20% and manufacturers have despecced bikes to hold certain price points. I'd guess after some discount you probably paid ca £250--260 for it, and you'd have to pay £300+ currently to get similar bike in Halfords.

    I sold my barely used one within 6 minutes on ebay for £175 a few weeks back which suggests your £150 is realistic if you still wanted to swap to something newer. £500 is the usual suspects of Rockrider or Hoodoo Voodoo (great spec at £500)
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Remembering that selling for £175 on ebay is not the same as getting £175 in cash in your pocket as ebay (and paypal when appropriate) fee's chew a whole in that.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • warren30
    warren30 Posts: 71
    hi guys thanks for replies,that's what I was worried about spending money on better bike then he dosent use it much because of girls/mates 15 next year,he loves his surfing too,just tempting to get hoodoo at that price,then halfords do have sale on regular.think gona save money if keen next year still will splash more on bike not sure what thou cube probably the seem decent spec

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