Specialized FSR XC Pro 2010 over 29er???

LAW4778

After much thought and trying numerous 29ers I really can't make the choice, tried a Genesis Mantle 20 I really wanted to like this as it was a steal but just didn't feel right tried a Scott scale 970 which felt nice but couldn't get past the not so great Suntour fork, whyte 529 was OK but realised the spec wasn't great for the price.

Anyway started looking at second hand bikes and came across a bike I always like the look of when I got my Rockhopper hardtail but as a beginner at the time thought the hardtail route would be best.
The bike in question http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/bikes/ ... cpro#specs

Is this still seen as a decent bike also is it worth £700 second hand for a 3 year old bike, the full suss will suit the places I ride, but I'm getting put off by everyone going on about 26ers are going to be obsolete soon, will you still be able to get tyres and the like if they do become obsolete as I plan to get about another 2-3 years out of this before upgrading.

Also having never owned a full suss are they really bad on road as to get to my local trails I have about a 3 mile road ride each way?

Your help guys would be appreciated as I need to get back on some form of MTB ASAP
Cheers Lee

The Rookie

£700......not unless it's in really good condition, even then I think nearer £600....

ricardo_smooth

i sold my old 2012 fsr xc pro for £450, so not really. Was in very good condition with some upgrades too

supersonic

Sold my 2010 for £850!!!

LAW4778

supersonic wrote:

Sold my 2010 for £850!!!

Supersonic, pro model? How long ago did you sell it? Also would appreciate advice from a man of your stature, did you enjoy the bike would it be a good second hand buy for £675 (managed to knock him down) I havent been to look at it yet but have been assured it is in great nick and hasn't been abused, cheers
Lee

LAW4778

ricardo_smooth wrote:

i sold my old 2012 fsr xc pro for £450, so not really. Was in very good condition with some upgrades too

2012??? Can't see that they did this model that year.

supersonic

I had made some upgrades - xtr rear mech, SLX brakes, better wheels. But I found the bottom bracket too low.