Mountain Biking - how bad is KHS fxt trail ?

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ilyailya
03-12-05, 05:30 PM
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/63471206.html worth it? for 130 should be decent no? just curious, its not really what i want but the price seems decent. what you guys think

Killer B
03-12-05, 05:41 PM
All reviews I find about it mention immediate upgrades are necessary.... Fairly lowend bike it appears. Their value drops real fast too. I can't give you an honest unbiased opinion. I spend waaaay to much on my bike & components.... $130 is almost 1/2 of what I have in my brakes alone. I just feel that you get what you pay for. That's "my" opinion I suppose.... Good Luck!
Cornish_Rdr_UK
03-12-05, 05:44 PM
Personally, i wouldnt bother, if it isnt what you want, and your buying it because its cheap, whats the point, you wont be truly happy with it, so why settle?

Dont rush these things, wait and get your Hardrock :D

Brian
03-12-05, 06:35 PM
If I was single, I'd buy it. Nothing like having a spare to screw around on, or loan to a (chicky) friend. Maybe not the ideal bike for everyone, but if it rolls, shifts and brakes, $130 is a good deal. I have nothing against cheap bikes, as long as you've got realistic expectations of it. Three of my bikes range in price from about AU$5k up to $10k or so, but it's the one I built from old spares and a custom frame that's the most fun. What were you looking to do with this bike? Will it fit your needs?
mtnbiker66
03-12-05, 06:50 PM
Do you think you'll ever buy a bike???? :D Just kidding
ilyailya
03-12-05, 06:53 PM
haha , i know, i already want one so i would stop thinking about it, but i m kind of missing out on the deals, first it was one on ebay, then tassajara for 320, then kona blast was swiped for buy it now lol, now i m waiting on the specialized rockhopper , maybe if i m lucky the price will be good and i ll bid on it,

if all fails i can always just go and buy a new hardrock sport, but thats boring ;) . I m not rushing into getting one, since its still cold in ny, , I m sure i ll find a decent deal soon, thanx guys, and sorry to keep bugging you guys heh
Raiyn
03-13-05, 02:27 AM
If you have to ask how bad something is...... I'd avoid it
Original 6
03-13-05, 07:59 AM
If you have to ask how bad something is...... I'd avoid it

Very good advise... I think this is correct in many things in life.
Drunken Chicken
03-13-05, 09:53 AM
haha , i know, i already want one so i would stop thinking about it, but i m kind of missing out on the deals, first it was one on ebay, then tassajara for 320, then kona blast was swiped for buy it now lol, now i m waiting on the specialized rockhopper , maybe if i m lucky the price will be good and i ll bid on it,

if all fails i can always just go and buy a new hardrock sport, but thats boring ;) . I m not rushing into getting one, since its still cold in ny, , I m sure i ll find a decent deal soon, thanx guys, and sorry to keep bugging you guys heh
Oi! ;) I just got my Hardrock Sport this Friday and it feels awesome. What do you mean boring?! :P Anyway, I find "If all fails, I can always just go and buy a new Hardrock Sport" wrong. :P If that fails, THEN try and find a deal. ;)