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I like the used route too, but keep it to late model bikes. While there have been some advances in road bikes over the last 10 years, mountain bike advances border on revolution over that time period, especially dual suspension bikes. I'd try to keep it to bikes that are not more than 6 or 7 years old, and has been said, try for higher level bikes with better components. Don't be alarmed by someone who has seriously upgraded a bike. MTBs tend to be upgraded more than road bikes.
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