Do you think it's worth it ?

SoniMax
SoniMax Posts: 4
edited February 2016 in MTB buying advice
Do you think it would be a good bargain to buy this mountain bike (used) for about 300€ ?
The seller says that he has replaced the original rear derailleur Shimano Altus RD-M280 with a new Acera RD-M390-SGS and has also put a new Shimano BB-UN26 Bottom Bracket.

http://screambikes.eu/en/hardtail-bikes ... size-21_5_

FRAMESET

Size XL-21.5"
Frame A6+
Fork Suntour XCM LO

WHEELS

Wheels Handbuilt Double Wall
Tires 29x2.10 Kenda
Hubs Disc Brake 6 bolt

DRIVETRAIN

Shifters Shimano Altus SL-M310 3x7 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano FD-M190
Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus RD-M280
Crank Suntour XR-172
Cassette Shimano Cassette CS-HG20 7 speed

COMPONENTS

Saddle COX Strike Pro
Seat Post COX Stout 31.6
Handlebar Rise Baar
Brakes Shimano BR-M375 Mechanical Disc 160mm

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Complete weight 14.6 kg Colour black/blue, black/red

Comments

  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Not really, terrible fork, rest of the stuff is bottom end, and this "Our 29er Comp is the ultimate hardtail machine for XC and long-distance racing. " is just a lie.
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  • oodboo
    oodboo Posts: 2,171
    I'm not convinced it's worth 300€ new.
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  • SoniMax
    SoniMax Posts: 4
    Damn, there aren't many options for a good mountain bike in Bulgaria for a low price.
    If i were to buy a mb from the UK it would cost me an arm and a leg just for the shipping, and I wish I could find a used http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-52 ... 93188.html for like 150 pounds.
    It seems impossible to find a ~300€ 29" er here, even used.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Why limit yourself to a 29er? At any price point 26er are better specced.

    There are three decathlon stores in Bulgaria https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=decat ... w%3A%3AWK2
    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.
  • SoniMax
    SoniMax Posts: 4
    The Rookie wrote:
    Why limit yourself to a 29er? At any price point 26er are better specced.

    There are three decathlon stores in Bulgaria https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=decat ... w%3A%3AWK2
    I've only ridden a 29" er once and I really liked it but i guess the good old 26" would still suit me fine.
    Now I'm leaning towards one of these two but can't decide. I've only owned full suspension bikes and when I tried one with only front suspension it was really weird.
    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-52 ... 93188.html
    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-50 ... 22471.html
    Unless I find some better second hand beauty for about 200 pounds, the other 50 of the budged going for the shipping.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The 520 is a perfectly good entry level MTB, the 500s is very well specced for the money but the frame is a bit flexy and it is pretty heavy, personally I'd take the 520.
    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.
  • TonyJams
    TonyJams Posts: 214
    The decathlon bikes really are a class above the others at that price.

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