Mountain Biking - Need advice on this bike

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Brian1492
07-03-05, 01:31 PM
I have the opportunity to get this bike for $400, and was hoping to get some opinions. I do not know much about bikes, I just ride them and have someone who knows what they are doing fix it every once in a while. This is a 2000 model.

19.5" Frame
XTR Shifters, Derailleurs
Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Mavic CrossRoc UST Wheels
Bontrager Seat and Seatpost
Icon Stem and Bars
RockShox Judy Race Forks
Hutchinson Python Tires
Icon Cranks

Totoro
07-03-05, 01:34 PM
It would be okay, if it were new. You should be about 6' tall for that size frame. I spent $400 on a new mountain bike earlier this year. For that price this is what a got:

New Old Stock 2001 never built Barracuda Cuda Comp

SPECS
Frame: Cuda Special Slalom Easton Elan Aluminum
Fork: Rock Shox Judy DH
Headset: Dia-Compe 1 1/8" Alloy/Steel
Derailleurs: Shimano Deore XT
Shifters: SRAM GripShift SRT800 X-Ray
Cogset: 8 speed Shimano XT
Crankset: White Industries Cold Forged Alloy
Brakes: Red Magura HS-22 RaceLine DH Hydraulic
Tires: 26x2.0 Black Hutchinson Coyote
Rims: Weinmann Altrax XLT
Handlebar: Profile Maniac DH w/Brace
Stem: Kore
Saddle: Selle San Marco Techno Dynamica
Seat post: Cuda Alloy Micro-Adjust
Brian1492
07-04-05, 10:29 AM
It isn't new, it has been ridden but was maintained very well. It is in better shape than the bike I currently ride which was bought new in 2003. Anyone have an opinion on where the price should be?

Totoro
07-04-05, 11:16 AM
It isn't new, it has been ridden but was maintained very well. It is in better shape than the bike I currently ride which was bought new in 2003. Anyone have an opinion on where the price should be?

It would help if you had a picture and a brand/model number.
Brian1492
07-05-05, 01:53 PM
Sorry... It is a Trek 8000. The only picture I have is to big to upload.
MayorRedBeard
07-05-05, 01:54 PM
resize it in mspaint.
Brian1492
07-05-05, 02:17 PM
Here is the bike...
Totoro
07-05-05, 02:50 PM
Sorry... It is a Trek 8000. The only picture I have is to big to upload.

Trek 8000 had a street price of approximately $1,000 when it was new. The used price is about right at $400 or less. So, as long as it fits, go for it. You'll get much more bike than buying a new one for that price.