Buying second-hand for £900

jakejonesy95
jakejonesy95 Posts: 31
edited March 2015 in MTB buying advice
As the title suggests, I'm looking to buy a second-hand bike for £900.

I'm looking for an all-mountain or freeride bike with at least 150mm travel. The trail I ride most often is the black at Llandegla, which would be far more fun on a bike with a lot of suspension - something I desperately lack on my hardtail. I'm used to pushing all the way up the hill anyway, so I wouldn't be too concerned about getting a freeride bike.

I welcome any suggestions.

Comments

  • t4thomas
    t4thomas Posts: 38
    How about something from Lapierre? I have seen some older Spicy models for this price.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Llandegla black definitely doesnt require a big all mountain or freeride bike. I rode it on my 130mm Nukeproof Mega TR and that was more than enough bike to clear all the jumps on the freeride trail.
    Llandegla black is more tame than some blue trails I have ridden.
    Amount of travel doesn't define how a bike handles a gnarly trail. My 130mm Mega handles it better than my old 170mm Giant Reign X ever did. Gemoetry counts for a lot moee than suspension.
    Something like a Specialized Camber or Stumpjumper would be ideal for what you want.
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