Nephew is looking at this bike... Second hand

[Tom B]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17525748...6Rec-NnSUe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY


Any thoughts? He's 15 and getting into his MTBing.

I know diddly about carbon bikes.

I'm suspicious the wheels arnt original or to the same standard as the bike

 

[dan_bo]

Lorra lorra bike that. I wouldn't have a carbon bike myself (rock strikes on an mtb would be a worry) but that looks like a proper missile.

 

[Tom B]

Lorra lorra bike that. I wouldn't have a carbon bike myself (rock strikes on an mtb would be a worry) but that looks like a proper missile.

My thoughts exactly. Even less sure about a second (third) hand, 4 year old carbon bike. The current seller has only had it 8 months

P.s. if anyone is fancying it watch it first, he's just offered it at £1800

 

[craigwend]

Maybe ask in the MTB section where folks are more familiar with these types of bikes?

 

[Cycleops]

If it fits him and he knows the implications of using a CF frame MTB why not? The money is coming from his parents?
Presumably he's already got and MTB and wants to upgrade? It's the type of model that someone moves up to. Otherwise it's a bit like learning to drive in a Lamborghini. And maybe he won't stick with it?

 

[biggs682]

That's an expensive bike

 

[iluvmybike]

I have a cf f/s mtb and have had it since 2014 - it has survived extremely well depsite a bit of hammering around the scottish mountains and at trail centres. Cf is incredibly strong so I wouldnt worry on that score. My concern would be that at 15 and just 'getting into' mtbing - is it the right bike for starters - will he grow out of it in a years time?
It is a smashing bike - but be aware expensive to maintain - forks, shock and dropper need regular servicing to keep them in good condition and can be costly just for those never mind any component replacement

 

[Roseland triker]

It will be ok downhill but it's definitely a PUSH bike.....

Certainly not for pedaling any distance

 

[figbat]

It will be ok downhill but it's definitely a PUSH bike.....

Certainly not for pedaling any distance

Whyever not? It has pedals - over the right terrain you could pedal that all day. It’s not a downhill bike.

 

[Roseland triker]

Whyever not? It has pedals - over the right terrain you could pedal that all day. It’s not a downhill bike.

You could but I don't think it will be much fun pedlein that.

 

[FishFright]

That's a lot of bike and maybe not ideal for a beginner as it'll fast enough to get him into trouble very quickly.

But if he's serious and can afford the the service and component costs it'll one hell of a bike to ride park and trail centres.

The Mavic wheels are decent quality but good luck finding spokes.

 

[FishFright]

You could but I don't think it will be much fun pedlein that.

It'll be fine to pedal , mtb suspension has come a long way since full bouncers did just that when pedalled hard.

 

[Threevok]

That's an Enduro bike. As long as that's the type of MTBing he's into then he should be fine. Should be OK for DH too.

Absoultely no good for XC though

Be prepared to shell out lots of money on servicing - especially the bushes and rear shock if it gets used a lot

 

[Roseland triker]

It'll be fine to pedal , mtb suspension has come a long way since full bouncers did just that when pedalled hard.

It's not the suspension but the geometry.
Long and lazy downhill type machine that I definitely would not want to peddle uphill...

 

[Cycleops]

Another thing to consider is that these bikes are a magnet for thieves. Make sure the seller has title to it.