GT Aggressor 2009 - £199 - any good?

evillittlegoat
evillittlegoat Posts: 89
edited August 2009 in MTB buying advice
Browsing for my first MTB, saw this for £199 at Chain Reaction Cycles:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=41065

Ive searched but cant find anything on this version, only the XCs and XCR. The spec seems pretty basic to my untrained eye:

* Fork Material:
SR M 2025, alloy crown with 75 mm travel
* Rear Brake:
Radius linear pull brake
* Front Derailleur:
Shimano TY-10
* Color(s):
Matte Silver, Matte Black, White
* Spokes:
Stainless steel 14 gauge
* BB set:
Cartridge Sealed, square taper
* Handlebar:
20 mm Rise, 6 degree bend, anatomically sized
* Front Hub:
Alloy QR
* Grips:
GT Dual Density ATB
* Rims:
Alloy ATB, black with silver sidewalls
* Rear Cogs:
Shimano 7 Speed 14-28 HG
* Saddle:
GT Custom MTN with anatomic pressure relief
* Rear Derailleur:
Shimano TX-50
* Seat Clamp:
Alum QR
* Fork Material:
6061, Triple Triangle, with Dirt Worthy Geometry, disc compatible with removeable hanger (24 inch wheel not removable)
* Front Brake:
Radius linear pull brake
* Pedals:
High Impact nylon platform
* Brake Levers:
Shimano ST-EF50
* Rear Hub:
Alloy QR
* Crankset:
Suntour XCC-T02, 42,32,22
* Stem:
GT ATB, threadless 25 degree rise with four bolt alum face plate
* Tires:
ATB Dual purpose, 27 TPI 26 x 2.1
* Headset:
Aheadset Threadless
* Chain:
UG-50
* Shifters:
Shimano ST-EF50 7 speed EZ fire shifters
* Seat Post:
Alloy Micro adjust

So, worth buying or should I spend the few quid extra for a Carrera Vulcan?

Any opinions on dealing with Chain Reaction? Are they a respected retailer?

Thanks in advance.

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