Bought a MTB- opinions?

richardgreensit

New to mountain biking, but wanted something for on the road and a little bit off. I used to own a commencal and loved it so I purchased this one second hand and wondered if I got a good deal?
Bought a Commencal Ramones for £170, in ace condition.

The Rookie

Well if it was this version
http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/ramones-12-c2x14441965
It was a shite buy. So which ramones was it?

snowster

Too late now as you have already brought it!

richardgreensit

This one.

richardgreensit

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19629490#p19629490]snowster[/url] wrote:

Too late now as you have already brought it!

That's why I was asking if I GOT a good deal.

apreading

Sounds pretty good here: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/product/review-commencal-ramones-1-10-35902/

bit heavy though.

The Rookie

If it's in good mechanical condition, it was a good buy, however it's for aggressive riding, if you don't ride it in the right way it may not be the best buy for you.

Weight looks OK to me, you can end up with a lot heavier for that money!

richardgreensit

Fantastic cheers for the responses. It seems to be in amazing condition. Bargain for £150 it seems.

The Rookie

A minute ago it was £170!

rockmonkeysc

That's depreciation for you.

chrisdouglas

Surely a bike that gets you out there is a good bike?

Chunkers1980

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19631477#p19631477]chrisdouglas[/url] wrote:

Surely a bike that gets you out there is a good bike?

Nope - not true.

The Rookie

Indeed, if it gets you out and then puts you off as it's pants, its not a good bike!

Giraffoto

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19631522#p19631522]The Rookie[/url] wrote:

Indeed, if it gets you out and then puts you off as it's pants, its not a good bike!

Or if it gets you out there and then just leaves you out there . . .

TheLanes

So basically you bought a stolen bike and are now posting on a forum to see whether you got a good deal from the criminals you bought it from? :roll: If you have any moral fiber in your body richard I think you should contact the police and see who the bike really belongs too. Maybe the owner will be thankful enough that you reported it to give you the money back that you payed for it, then you can save up and buy your own non-stolen mountain bike and be proud of it.

cooldad

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19638410#p19638410]TheLanes[/url] wrote:

So basically you bought a stolen bike and are now posting on a forum to see whether you got a good deal from the criminals you bought it from? :roll: If you have any moral fiber in your body richard I think you should contact the police and see who the bike really belongs too. Maybe the owner will be thankful enough that you reported it to give you the money back that you payed for it, then you can save up and buy your own non-stolen mountain bike and be proud of it.

Why would you assume it's stolen?

Weird first post.

TheLanes

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19638456#p19638456]cooldad[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19638410#p19638410]TheLanes[/url] wrote:

So basically you bought a stolen bike and are now posting on a forum to see whether you got a good deal from the criminals you bought it from? :roll: If you have any moral fiber in your body richard I think you should contact the police and see who the bike really belongs too. Maybe the owner will be thankful enough that you reported it to give you the money back that you payed for it, then you can save up and buy your own non-stolen mountain bike and be proud of it.

Why would you assume it's stolen?

Weird first post.

A £1250 bike for £150 in "ace condition".

Seems legit.

cooldad

Maybe, maybe not, but that is your assumption. Accusing someone of criminal activity based on that might even be libellous.

Do you read the Mail?