Cheap hardtail for singletrack

mikest2000
mikest2000 Posts: 2
edited May 2014 in MTB buying advice
Sorry as this is probably the 3000th time you have all ben asked this question. I have just got rid of my kona coiler 08, great bike and ok for some trails but not practical for long bike rides with girlfriend etc.

I have got around 450 to spend, but I have just been offered my dads practically brand new vodoo Bantu for 200 quid. It's a 2013 model. Obviously this is a good price but is it up to spec of say a gt avalanche 3.0 disc or trek 3700, kona lanai or specialised hard rock?

I will be using it for red route and some black route stuff at Dalby, then just commuting and xc. Will it stick up to the stresses

Thanks

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    About a million times better at a fraction of the price.
    If it fits, take it.
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  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    Voodoos are generally good value for money and even better at a 'second hand' price
    Personally I'd take the Voodoo if it fits, it's a capable bike and I think it won hardtail of the year last year
  • chrisw333
    chrisw333 Posts: 695
    Yep, it's a better bike than the others you are looking at.

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