REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - mountain bikers, help choosing a used bike!

chr1s · 04-07-2009, 05:39 AM

Which one?

http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/439689/

or

http://buysell.nsmb.com/showproduct..../21992/cat/all

Both users say that drive conditions are pretty smooth. In the case of the 2001 slayer, the drivetrain was replaced a year ago.
I pretty much ride Burnaby Mountain. I'd like to a little bit of mild xc and try a few more burlier trails like Burke mtn.

What do you guys think I should get? And what price should I offer on the bike? I don't want to lowball, but I'd like a fair price. I don't know enough about mountian bikes to find a fair price (or if they are overpriced).

I'm willing to shell out a bit more for quality and durablity, but I don't know if the cheaper bike will have a similar performance to the other bike.

I'll take other suggestions as well.
TIA

04-07-2009, 05:39 AM	#1
chr1s I bringith the lowerballerith Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,094 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Failed 1 Time in 1 Post	mountain bikers, help choosing a used bike! Which one? http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/439689/ or http://buysell.nsmb.com/showproduct..../21992/cat/all Both users say that drive conditions are pretty smooth. In the case of the 2001 slayer, the drivetrain was replaced a year ago. I pretty much ride Burnaby Mountain. I'd like to a little bit of mild xc and try a few more burlier trails like Burke mtn. What do you guys think I should get? And what price should I offer on the bike? I don't want to lowball, but I'd like a fair price. I don't know enough about mountian bikes to find a fair price (or if they are overpriced). I'm willing to shell out a bit more for quality and durablity, but I don't know if the cheaper bike will have a similar performance to the other bike. I'll take other suggestions as well. TIA