Hey guys! I just hit some trails for the first time this weekend and borrowed my friends cheapo "FOX Racing" Pacifica full suspension bike...haha! It did the job, has disc brakes, but is a terrible bike for off road trails.
I am looking for a new bike that is reasonably priced (under $700 pre-owned) and found a '00 4 banger pristine condition, hardly used, however, its a XL 21" and would be too big for me i think. I am 5' 10" 170lbs do you think it would fit me? We negotiated down to $375 until I realized it was a 21. I loved this bike!
2nd on my list is a '99 4 banger. The owner never took it off road and only used it for exercising around his neighborhood (He's around my height but looks like 220+ lbs.) Is his weight going to reduce the lifespan of the shock components even though he only rode on pavement? This bike is also in pristine condition except for his front hydraulic caliper/brakes seizes when he pulls the lever and it will return back in about 14hrs. He said his local bike shop needs to replace the seals in the lever and that should do the trick. I noticed he had some continental tires on them that looked like non off road tires that I will have to replace. He originally asked for $600 and I got it down to $450.
From my research it seems that there are hardly any replacment parts for them, which is a huge downside and I am SOL if I break something, but for my budget and according to reviews its a great first bike that wont hurt my wallet. I also found a sweet deal for a '06 Specialized S-Works FSR for $1500, like new, all original parts and only used on the trail a few times. I would love to jump on that but I know its overkill for me.
What's your guys' opinion?
Thanks!
Kerry
I am looking for a new bike that is reasonably priced (under $700 pre-owned) and found a '00 4 banger pristine condition, hardly used, however, its a XL 21" and would be too big for me i think. I am 5' 10" 170lbs do you think it would fit me? We negotiated down to $375 until I realized it was a 21. I loved this bike!
2nd on my list is a '99 4 banger. The owner never took it off road and only used it for exercising around his neighborhood (He's around my height but looks like 220+ lbs.) Is his weight going to reduce the lifespan of the shock components even though he only rode on pavement? This bike is also in pristine condition except for his front hydraulic caliper/brakes seizes when he pulls the lever and it will return back in about 14hrs. He said his local bike shop needs to replace the seals in the lever and that should do the trick. I noticed he had some continental tires on them that looked like non off road tires that I will have to replace. He originally asked for $600 and I got it down to $450.
From my research it seems that there are hardly any replacment parts for them, which is a huge downside and I am SOL if I break something, but for my budget and according to reviews its a great first bike that wont hurt my wallet. I also found a sweet deal for a '06 Specialized S-Works FSR for $1500, like new, all original parts and only used on the trail a few times. I would love to jump on that but I know its overkill for me.
What's your guys' opinion?
Thanks!
Kerry
the real test is will it bounce if dropped from 5 feet? better hope it doesnt 
