Can you help me out ? Is this bike any good?

[Balsa Montenegro]

Hey guys,
Looking for buying my first bike at 26. Of course,that would be easier if I lived in richer country but it is what it is.
I got an offer at Giant mtb. Seller stated that bike is from 2013, 21 speed, alu frame and he quotated it at 150 euros,170 dollars.
I have some pictures but I'm not sure what model it is and is it worth it.
I think it's good price and with few minor modification it would be great deal. It's in running condition, the only repair must be done to the brakes. I will add some pics for you.

 

[si_c]

The bike itself looks good - it's a Giant and they do solid reliable frames.

My concern is the front suspension forks - they are very discoloured where the upper part goes into the bottom part - so I'd be concerned about how well they work. I'd imagine that they need a full service from how they appear in the pictures. From memory in the UK that costs in the region of €120, possibly less in your country as it's a labour intensive rather than parts intensive.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Looks like a Giant XTC from the frame shape (has it had a respray? They tended to have brighter graphics). If so then they're a well regarded hardtail and if it is indeed in good running order then that's a decent price, don't forget to haggle to save a bit of money for the brake work if you can. 20 Euros is better in your pocket than the seller's. 😊

 

[Balsa Montenegro]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm thinking of buying for 150euros and sparing somewhat around 100e to fix everything and get it to work properly.
I will be seeing it today.

 

[Sittingduck]

Need better pics to help identify it.
What is the issue with the brakes? As mentioned by si_c the forks might (probably will) need attention. Might be ok though...

 

[Balsa Montenegro]

Quick update. It's not xct it's talon. But brakes don't work and fork is not very well..
Won't buy it.
Thanks anyway.

 

[si_c]

Quick update. It's not xct it's talon. But brakes don't work and fork is not very well..
Won't buy it.
Thanks anyway.

Probably for the best! The problem with buying a bike that needs work is that sometimes it can end up being far more expensive than if you had bought a bike in good condition. This is fine if you want to do the work but not if you want a bike you can use immediately.

Best of luck in your search.