Originally Posted by BlueRaleigh

Definitely not worth it. I'm in Atlanta, too, and at least 90% of the Craigslist "deals" I see are awful. People try to sell old and worn down equipment for crazy prices.

I've seen that Giant Rincon on there for a while, now. It might be a decent deal, depending on what you want to do with it. For me, the biggest obstacle in most lower end used mountain bikes is the suspension fork. You might find a nice $500 bike for $200, but even new $500 bikes have crappy forks. So you end up spending at least $200 to put a decent fork on the bike. That's not so bad, as long as it's something you're planning for. Because $200 for a used bike + $200 for a new fork will be a much better ride than a $400 new bike. Also, I usually make an allowance to replace the rear derailleur, too, just in case.

Also, if you find something higher end used, be cautious in assuming the suspension components are in good condition. Suspension is high-wear, and it wouldn't be uncommon to buy a used high end bike only to find out you need to have the suspension components rebuilt.