Where to find a used MTB?

[Ranga]

Any suggestions on where to find an entry-level used MTB? Just for general cruising around the streets and off-road trails when camping. For around $300 I figure I'm best off looking for a decent used bike than a crap new one.

[Psimpson7]

ROTORBURN Forums (http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/) classified could be worth a look.

[Ranga]

ROTORBURN Forums (http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/) classified could be worth a look.

Wow, there a bit higher price than what I owuld call "entry level"! :eek:

I'm only looking to spend around $300, given the amount of use it would (or wouldn't) get.

[redrovertdi]

I bought an avanti mtb off ebay for $175[poo brown and yellow] and stripped it back to bear alloy with paint stripper when i got it home, awesome bike until a carbon fibre rear suspension frame turned up and the bug bites, keep an eye on gumtree as a lot of people dont know quality from crap, there is a huge difference in quality from a supermarket to bike shop bike

[BigBlackDog]

Gumtree seems to be to go these days. I found my bike on BikeExhange.com.au although that tends to have mostly dealer and higher end second hand. You can get some pretty good deals if you are patient and search the right keywords

[Ranga]

How about this one? Bike | Bicycles | Gumtree Australia Caboolture Area - Caboolture | 1036140727 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/caboolture/bicycles/bike/1036140727). Apparently the back wheel is buckled, not sure how much that would cost to repair/replace. Reckon I should go have a look?

[RIN03]

Cash converters and pawn shops I got a almost top of the range TREK for $75 Browns Plains seems to have a few good ones pop up

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[Psimpson7]

Probably not!

What size do you need? small/med/lrg/xtra lrg?

Hardtail or rigid is going to be the only sensible option.

I would stay way from any cheap full suspension bike as well personally.

[goingbush]

Cash converters is the go, Every time I go past one I check them out, I got my Norco Bush Pilot for $80 , it has Mavic wheels worth $350 each , its a keeper !!

I guess you could try your local Police Station and say your bike got knocked off... not so funny , I remember a bloke got charged for stealing bikes from Lilydale police stolen property 'lock up'

[Ranga]

I can get this one for $350 from my Uncle's cycling addict - good deal if it's the right size? Probably overkill, but better than cheap crap.

[BigBlackDog]

Giant Reign? I think. I got a Trance, the 5 inch travel version. If you can get that for 350 and its in good working order then that sounds like a bargain. In addition to the normal things, lift the bike up from the seat and you will feel if there is any play in the suspension bushings, like a little knock. It is all replaceable, but something to factor in if there is any significant play. I think the fox shocks and forks are pretty reliable but do some research on those specific models and remember its usually not as bad as the Internet makes it out to be!

As far as riding them, they are amazing bikes. The a reign is a bit more downhill/free ride orientated but they pedal just fine up hills and to your local cafe

[Ranga]

Giant Reign?

Well spotted. The guy selling it has a heap of bikes, a real cycling nut. He's also a good friend of my Uncle, so I'm confident he's not trying to rip anyone off.

[BigBlackDog]

If you know what year and spec model it is giants website has all the equipment specs and the original retail price, gives you a good comparison point for value. Just stick it in google

[R Miller]

if you don't want that reign id be interested!


I found Gumtree isn't a bad, you might be able to snag a bargin on ebay aswell, I just about gave away a bike by forgetting to put a starting bid amount,

[Ranga]

If you know what year and spec model it is giants website has all the equipment specs and the original retail price, gives you a good comparison point for value. Just stick it in google

It looks a lot like this one Reign 1 (2009) - Bikes | Giant Bicycles | Australia (http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/model/reign.1/2336/32063/#specifications). If so, I think I scored a bit of a bargain! :)

[BigBlackDog]

Let us know if you end up getting it, be interested to know what you reckon

[Ranga]

Let us know if you end up getting it, be interested to know what you reckon

Got it yesterday. Very happy with it thus far, but remember I'm a MTB newby - only ever ridden to get to the shops or a mates place type of thing. So much better than a new bike for that sort of money!

[Psimpson7]

Nice one! it looks good.

try and avoid websites like chainreaction and wiggle otherwise you will spend more than you every thought possible!

[Ranga]

Nice one! it looks good.

try and avoid websites like chainreaction and wiggle otherwise you will spend more than you every thought possible!

Indeed, although the only pressing requirements are a decent light and bike carrier for the 130.