saracen mantra 1

jackkat
jackkat Posts: 6
edited April 2016 in MTB buying advice
I'm a newbie to trail biking. Looking to buy a first mtb for trail riding. I am considering a used saracen mantra 1 that I listed for 160 described as mint condition. I know it's an old bike but has disc brakes and apparently good frame and is 24 speed. I hear it's heavy but that will be good in some respects I know (stability-wise on trails). Is this bike too old do you think or ok for a first trail bike?

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Heavy is never good and doesnt add stability, that is hogwash I'm afraid.

    The Mantra isnt a bad bike, spec depends on year but most are -perfectly competent, and if you take some care of it it won't lose any value.
    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.
  • jackkat
    jackkat Posts: 6
    thx...I'm new to biking so don't know re stability etc. thought i read that in a review. feedback re the bike is helpful thx.

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