Possible first "real" MTB found. Any input?
02-22-11, 12:35 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Possible first "real" MTB found. Any input?
It's a Trek 6700. From a little searching, I think it's an 08 model. Says it has upgraded brakes. Asking $650.
The bike is a 15.5" frame, and I'm ~5'7". I think that's a good fit, but the ad said good for someone 5'9"-5'10". What do you guys think? It also said it's a good bike for someone weighing less that 140lbs. Sounds off to me, but maybe I'm crazy? I wouldn't think there are many who are 5'10" and weigh under 140lbs anyway. I'm 3" less, 10lbs more, and I'm fairly thin.
Does this sound like a decent first bike at a decent price?
Or should I perhaps stick to a new bike?
The bike is a 15.5" frame, and I'm ~5'7". I think that's a good fit, but the ad said good for someone 5'9"-5'10". What do you guys think? It also said it's a good bike for someone weighing less that 140lbs. Sounds off to me, but maybe I'm crazy? I wouldn't think there are many who are 5'10" and weigh under 140lbs anyway. I'm 3" less, 10lbs more, and I'm fairly thin.
Does this sound like a decent first bike at a decent price?
Or should I perhaps stick to a new bike?
02-24-11, 02:15 PM
#2
Pedals, Paddles and Poles
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Vegas Valley, NV
Posts: 5,495
Bikes: Santa Cruz Tallboy, Ridley Noah, Scott Spark 20
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1233 Post(s)
Liked 69 Times
in
58 Posts
I think a 15.5 frame is what you need. The big test is if you can straddle the top tube and have a couple inches of "fudge factor."
As for price, it might be a bit steep. If the bike is in primo shape, $650. can be a fair price. $500. sounds more reasonable for a now 4 year old model. It looks like a quality ride with good basic components. That is just how I see it.
As for price, it might be a bit steep. If the bike is in primo shape, $650. can be a fair price. $500. sounds more reasonable for a now 4 year old model. It looks like a quality ride with good basic components. That is just how I see it.
__________________
I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
02-26-11, 11:17 PM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 157
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
agreed on all points.
What I've learned the hard way with MTB's used is that there is a lot more that could need work. Shocks, wheels etc.
Good Luck!
What I've learned the hard way with MTB's used is that there is a lot more that could need work. Shocks, wheels etc.
Good Luck!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bicycle Funk
Mountain Biking
2
05-22-11 11:05 PM
