Originally Posted by bonus_730
I found a '98 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Comp being sold for $250. The bike is in overall good shape with mostly stock components. I know the stumpjumper is a good bike, but how good of a buy is this if the bike is 8 years old?
I think a lot of people will tell you not to buy an 8 year old bike for that kind of money, and spend a little more and buy a new Specialized Hardrock. Hardrocks seem to be one of the most popular bikes around these parts.