need help urgently on buying MTB

Tea_Bag

Im buying a second hand MTB, and ive been quoted on this setup;



is it any good? what you value the parts at?

i dont have anywhere else to get a second opinion.

im about 5.10", and its a medium frame? (18" aprox) is that ok?

Caroline_ie

i reckon 18 might be to big for 5'10 ...

Tea_Bag

really? ive been out of the sport for a good few years now

i went onto a frame size calculator and put in my hight and leg lenth (to the inside of my crotch) and it said 19" was right.

mtbireland

size will be fine.... what year is the bike?

Tea_Bag

mtbireland wrote: »

size will be fine.... what year is the bike?

2008

Tenzor07

that's a serious XC racing machine, ultra lightweight frame and great components.. 18" is perfect for 5ft10, take the bike for a spin anyways..

Due to its race geometry you should be a bit more stretched out, flatter back position when cycling... Would not be ideal for a beginner though, but if you are used to road bikes then just fine..

The carbon frame will soak up the bumps nicely as the Fox forks are the best you can buy..

Tea_Bag

Tenzor07 wrote: »

that's a serious XC racing machine, ultra lightweight frame and great components.. 18" is perfect for 5ft10, take the bike for a spin anyways..

Due to its race geometry you should be a bit more stretched out, flatter back position when cycling... Would not be ideal for a beginner though, but if you are used to road bikes then just fine..

The carbon frame will soak up the bumps nicely as the Fox forks are the best you can buy..

yeah im coming from a road bike / hybrid background. i cycle everyday anyway, and this'll continue to be my only form of transport.

what would a new bike with those specs cost roughly?

mtbireland

Some guide prices for you for similar bike..

http://mtbireland.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=1469

http://mtbireland.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=1485

http://mtbireland.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=765

Tea_Bag

mtbireland wrote: »

Some guide prices for you for similar bike..

http://mtbireland.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=1469

http://mtbireland.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=1485

http://mtbireland.com/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=765

im getting those specs i listed built for me for €900?

so good price? those bikes you listed have XTR parts, and mine is XT, is there a major difference?

mtbireland

yeah the XT parts will last longer but will be a little heavier... which is better for what you plan to do with your bike.... Do you know which frame it is..?

Tea_Bag

mtbireland wrote: »

yeah the XT parts will last longer but will be a little heavier... which is better for what you plan to do with your bike.... Do you know which frame it is..?

its this frame here:

www.epicmtb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12372

mtbireland

ahh I know the seller.. yeah it's alright at that money...but would try get some different shifters instead of the gripshift....

Tea_Bag

mtbireland wrote: »

ahh I know the seller.. yeah it's alright at that money...but would try get some different shifters instead of the gripshift....

just googled the shifters, those things are ****e. will see what i can do.

sgriffin

You can't go wrong with Mac on epic gent to deal with,

On the other hand if you can ? go for xt shifters, great feel off them and super tough !

Good spec for €900