Views about 2 second hand bikes

CheeseCloth
CheeseCloth Posts: 9
edited March 2015 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

Does anyone have any views about whether either of these bikes look "good":

specialized hardrock mountain bike
http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/speci ... 1106106546

TREK 7500 MULTITRACK HYBRID BIKE, 27' WHEELS
http://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/trek- ... 1106051454

I realise it's hard to say as the photos aren't very big and until viewing it's not possible to check wheels for buckles / loose cones / worn teeth / bottom bracket etc.

However, just wondered what others think?

Thanks

Comments

  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    So what usage? Neither is useable as you would use a modern mountain bike, if it's for road use, then they'd be fine but as 27.5 (if they really are that which I doubt) tyres are rare so I'd go with the 'rock.
    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.
  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    For just getting around, yes they 'look' OK but there's always some risk buying used - worn parts etc. Bargains to be had too of course! I'd go for the 1st one too - assuming it fits.

    If you can buy new then Chain Reaction Cycles (Vitus), Evans (Pinnacle) & Halfords might be worth a look.
    'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.

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