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Vuzee01 09-20-16 06:32 AM

Beginner bike help
 
Hi guys, im new at MTB, and i got really cheap this bike:
i need to do some fixes on him, so i was woundering is it worth it to spend money on this bike, the specifications are Aluminum frame -"17 inch.
21 speed Shimano Tourney ,
Full suspension,
DISC BRAKES front + rear!
Wheel size: 26 "
Off-road tires,
Rotary shifters on the steering - "REVOSHIFT"
Adjustability of the shock absorber,
Folding stand,
Size: ""17 inch.


THANKS!

unterhausen 09-20-16 10:39 PM

what's wrong with the bike now?

dabac 09-21-16 01:17 AM

You got it cheap because it's a cheap bike. Zoom fork, freewheel, quill stem, etc...


IMO the price of EUR 300 is about EUR 50 too high in comparison with other sources.


While that might look like a MTB, it's unlikely to hold up well to "true" off-road riding.
And the cheap suspension parts will make it heavy and energy-sapping to ride on roads.
Ride it gently.
Invest as little as possible in it.
And if you think MTBing is fun, start saving for a better bike.

Bikernator 09-21-16 07:49 AM


Originally Posted by dabac (Post 19070769)
You got it cheap because it's a cheap bike. Zoom fork, freewheel, quill stem, etc...


IMO the price of EUR 300 is about EUR 50 too high in comparison with other sources.


While that might look like a MTB, it's unlikely to hold up well to "true" off-road riding.
And the cheap suspension parts will make it heavy and energy-sapping to ride on roads.
Ride it gently.
Invest as little as possible in it.
And if you think MTBing is fun, start saving for a better bike.

Sound advice.

Vuzee01 09-21-16 12:06 PM

[MENTION=114951]dabac[/MENTION] Thanks, rear axle is totally wreckt and i need new tiles for rear disc, and i peddals are ****ty too, so better to not invest in it... Can you give some models for about 150-200€ for used bike i preffer hardtile cuz of terrian im riding, and can you tell me what does relly mater while im buying hardtail bike?

SpeshulEd 09-21-16 01:02 PM

What kind of terrain are you riding? That will help people suggest what to look for.

I wouldn't put a lot of money into the bike pictured above. It's one thing to spend a bit of money on parts that can be moved to a new bike, but dumping a ton of cash on it is another.

Vuzee01 09-22-16 06:18 AM


Originally Posted by SpeshulEd (Post 19072061)
What kind of terrain are you riding? That will help people suggest what to look for.

I wouldn't put a lot of money into the bike pictured above. It's one thing to spend a bit of money on parts that can be moved to a new bike, but dumping a ton of cash on it is another.

Thanks, im riding a terrian for hardtail bike, its not for full suspension i just got this bike really cheap for 25€... So i dont know when im buying hardtail bike, on what i need to take a look?

SpeshulEd 09-22-16 10:53 AM


Originally Posted by Vuzee01 (Post 19073662)
Thanks, im riding a terrian for hardtail bike, its not for full suspension i just got this bike really cheap for 25€... So i dont know when im buying hardtail bike, on what i need to take a look?

For right now, I'd right the snot out of your current bike and save as much as you can for a new bike.

With your budget, it might be a bit harder to find a brand new bike, but in time something will show up.

I have a full suspension XC bike that is nice, but also a steel hardtail that I got for bikepacking, and to be honest, I almost like it best. Finding an older steel mtb with decent components, might be your best bet right now with your budget.

Vuzee01 09-24-16 12:21 AM


Originally Posted by SpeshulEd (Post 19074333)
For right now, I'd right the snot out of your current bike and save as much as you can for a new bike.

With your budget, it might be a bit harder to find a brand new bike, but in time something will show up.

I have a full suspension XC bike that is nice, but also a steel hardtail that I got for bikepacking, and to be honest, I almost like it best. Finding an older steel mtb with decent components, might be your best bet right now with your budget.

Okay thanks! You can lock this thread now :)


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