Second Hand Bike or New?

nickxwood

Hi,

I'm looking to get a mountain bike for cross country trails and some rougher mountain riding. I have a friend who has a Focus Thunder 3.0 2010 on sale for around £750, only been used a few times (less than 80 miles).

Can't find a bike review anywhere and was wondering if this was suitable and a good deal or if I should be looking at newer bike options, budget up to £1000.

Any help greatly appreciated. Spec below (I believe the forks have been upgraded to Fox Talas RLC 100-140mm).

Thunder 3.0 2010
Specification
Colour Silver/Black
Frame New all mountain, double butted
Fork Suntour Epicon-XC 100 - 140mm
Rear Shock DT Swiss M210 Air
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT
Shifters/Triggers Shimano SLX
Gearing Front 44/32/22 x rear 11-34
Chainset Shimano
Brakes Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydraulic disc
Brake Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydraulic disc
Bars Truvativ Riser carbon Stylo Race
Stem Truvativ Stylo Race
Front Hub Concept Extreme, Disc thru axle
Rear Hub Concept Extreme, Disc thru axle
Rims Rodi D540
Wheelset Concept/Rodi
Tyres Schwalbe Fat Albert
Saddle Concept SL MTB
Seat Post Concept Extreme

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/f ... ike-23815/

Cheers

Nick

rockmonkeysc

Good bike for a grand. Not sure I would consider the Talas an upgrade.

stuisnew

Does it fit? Have you had a ride on it? Think that's your starting point to check it's the right size and you like it. You may have to rule it out straight away if it isn't the right size

nickxwood

Thanks both,

Going to have a ride next week to see if it fits (we fit the same sized road bike). I was curious as to whether I'd get more for £1000 new, not sure how quick bike tech moves forwards. It sounds like its a good deal so will go for it assuming the bike fits.

Thanks again for the help.

Nick

stuisnew

You can get some good deals on brand new giants from Paul's cycles, they tend to sell off previous years models at very good prices. Personally if be tempted to get new but can see merit in both