First Bike Question

Gavvo
Gavvo Posts: 16
edited August 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hello all, I'm new here and relatively new to mountain biking. Having just moved house it's gonna be easier, more cost effective and much better for my health to cycle down the local bridle path to work rather than bus it, but I've not owned a bike for the last 5 years (my last one being a 2007 Specialised Enduro Elite) so I'm well and truly out of the loop. I have been looking at a 2011 Rockhopper SL for £300 but not sure if its a good deal. Also the bike will be used for the odd weekend through a forest trail. Could I do better for £350, bearing in mind I'm probably gonna upgrade some bits on the Rockhopper if I buy it.

Cheers in advance.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I presume the 'hopper is used rather than old stock?

    If it's in excellent (and I mean excellent) condition it's a good buy, you won't get better from latest models for 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.
  • Gavvo
    Gavvo Posts: 16
    Yup it's used but it really is in mint condition with just one light scratch on the forks from storage.
    I actually just missed out on a 2012 model for £320 last night.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I seem to recall the 2011 is better specced than 2012, but if it's as good as you say, then it's a better buy than anything new for the same cash.
    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.
  • chrisw333
    chrisw333 Posts: 695
    so long as the scratch on the fork is on the lowers not the (silver) stanchions?
  • Gavvo
    Gavvo Posts: 16
    Aye it's not the stanchions that's scratched, just the fork leg.

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