cube acid 2013 buying advice needed!!

joeymccrudden

hello, i have began mountain biking and im considering buying a 2013 cube acid,

im getting a good deal as my dad is really good friends with the man that owns the local bike shop. i believe a 2013 cube acid retails at approx £800 (ish).

i have been offered the bike for £700 and i would like to know if this is a good beginner bike, basically for some light off road and single track usage.


does any one else own this bike or have any experience with this bike?
any reviews/advice would be greatly appreciated,

many thanks ,joey!!!

supersonic

If it fits then it is not too bad at all. Note the fork does not have Motion Control.

joeymccrudden

what do you mean by "motion controll"? im a noob!!lol
thnks for the reply

benpinnick

I think your dad needs to get better mates with the shop owner. Thats less than 10% off. Id expect to be able to negotiate that if Id just run over the shop owners cat. (RRP is £769). Yes, it is a good bike though, as SS says, make sure the size is right. Motion Control is a better damper in the fork (also known as MoCo), which makes the motion, well, more controlled. Don't worry about it though, the TK damper is ok too (which is what you have in there... probably... I thought the Acid was supposed to have MoCo).

supersonic

XC32 are Turnkey, unless is some very odd OE version.

joeymccrudden

so in your opinion this is a good bike and worth the £700?

supersonic

Yes, have seen far worse.

joeymccrudden

thanks for the help SS!!

Cubist

My 2012 Acid is doing me proud if thats any help. Id say go for it!