Looking for used MTB bike, max budget 750 €

xslbmlqo

Hello fellas.

I want to buy good used bike and I plan to spend 750 € max. I found some bikes but two of them caught my eye. Both bikes are Ghost and both have similar equipment - Deore XT.

First bike:
Ghost HTX 2975
Fork: Fox Racing Shox
Brakes: Deore XT
Gear Shifters: Deore XT
Front Derailleur: Deore XT
Rear Derailleur: Deore XT
Crankset: Deore XT
Hubs: Deore XT
Thru Axle: Deore XT
Disc Rotors: Deore XT
Saddle: Ghost
Handlebar: Ghost
Stem: Ghost
Grips: Ghost
Tyres: Schwalbe Rocket Ron
Wheels: Alex Rims


Second bike:
Ghost HTX 7500
Fork: RockShox Reba
Brakes: Deore XT
Gear Shifters: Deore XT
Front Derailleur: Deore XT
Rear Derailleur: Deore XT
Crankset: Deore XT
Hubs: Deore XT
Thru Axle: Deore XT
Disc Rotors: Deore XT
Saddle: Ghost
Handlebar: Ghost
Stem: Ghost
Grips: Ghost
Tyres: Schwalbe Rocket Ron
Wheels: Alex Rims


Bikes looks similar like those on given images.

I need your evaluation of those bikes. What you mean, how much they worth?

cooldad

Second hand, who can say?

xslbmlqo

We can suppose than condition of bike is good, but I need some help from experienced drivers, because I need to know real value of bikes. Do not want to pay more than bicycle worth.

Red.Devil.Ghost

It looks like there is nothing in it. Both were around £1800 when new. I think the 2975 is from 2013 and the 7500 is from 2012 so a year older. Personally, I'd be looking to spend less than 750 euros. I have a Ghost bike and it's really good though. Far more capable than me the rider.

Can you get a test ride on them both? One might feel better. Don't worry about the value, worry about if you are happy riding the bike and if it feels like a good deal.

xslbmlqo

I can go to test those bikes. Price for first one is 780 € and for second 660 €.
Photos from bikes:
First:





Second:

cooldad

Rule 16

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Saying that they are probably worth what you are willing to pay.

One looks like a 29er, one a 26er, so I'd buy the 29er. Assuming the size is right.

xslbmlqo

Just want to make right deal. That is why I asked for price. Thank you for your opinion.

apreading

Best way to judge the right price is to look on ebay at similar models which have actually sold and how much they went for.

Red.Devil.Ghost

Cool dad, I'd hardly call that a how much is it worth topic. Not a great way to get new members to hang around for too long. He only wants to make sure he's not being ripped off!

cooldad

Except he specifically asked

xslbmlqo wrote:

...how much they worth?

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xslbmlqo

I think I was clear, RDG understood why I asked about prices. One more thing, I noticed that used bikes with full group of Deore XT (XTR or SLX) often are expensive than bikes with equipment in same rang.

Red.Devil.Ghost

Ok, well given that he's asking in Euros, and a couple of words would suggest English isn't his first language, I suspect he actually meant to ask, 'are they worth it, are they good value for money?', rather than specifically wanting to know the exact value.

xslbmlqo

Exactly what you wrote.

FishFish

They are both worth it. I'd buy either and I would ask for proof of ownership.

xslbmlqo

Well, I think that seller can't confirm proof of ownership because he is a trader.