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YamiRider1316
01-14-12, 11:36 AM
guy wants to trade me this + 700 cash for my DB mission 2.

http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/969452/

what do you guys think?

DX-MAN
01-14-12, 12:37 PM
How old/what condition is your DB? On the face of it, that's not too bad a deal. I've used the XCL frame, and it's not bad. I personally think the seller's overestimating the value of the wheelset, but still....

Since I'm NOT into rigids, and would never personally get rid of a FS MTB unless it broke, I (obviously) can't counsel you on its usefulness for your needs.

If you want a rigid, go for it.
kenhill3
01-14-12, 12:48 PM
Never heard of BikeAmerica.

YamiRider1316
01-14-12, 01:29 PM
I would swap the rigid fork for a suspended fork pretty much immediately. Trails are too bumpy around here to go full rigid. Currently asking 1400 for my DB which is a 2010 and has been ridden pretty hard for one season. Really dont need it anymore have a new AM bike that will be done next month.

What would you guys pay for the 9er if you were just going to buy it out right?
kenhill3
01-14-12, 02:35 PM
$300-$400
Daspydyr
01-14-12, 07:51 PM
Brakes and components are pretty basic. Nothing to brag about. Ken is pricing it squarely. The weight isn't that impressive for a rigid bike with no pedals.
SlimRider
01-14-12, 08:03 PM
Both Ken and Das have given you good advice.

Take it!

- Slim :)
YamiRider1316
01-15-12, 12:06 PM
thank you for the input guys. Advice taken.