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NOOB in need ..Please help me out !!

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#1 ·
Hey guys , I am new to the forum and I would love to get back on the trails. Since my bike got stolen I kinda sat for sometimes but I really wanna get out baaaaddddd...
Since I am on a tight budget (300-350) here are the bikes I am looking at :

2009 or '10 Specialized Hard rock
****NICE SPECIALIZED BIKE**** - $225

2011 Raleigh Talus 2.0
2011 Talus Raleigh Mountain Bike - $300 (Edmond, OK)

Gary fischer Mamba (unknown year)
Gary Fisher Mamba Mountain Bike - $120 (oklahoma city)

I hope to hear from the sellers soon so I can test ride them .. Let's do this and thank you in advance :)
 
#2 ·
If you gotta have one NOW ... Get the Mamba, and plan on selling it later.

Then when you recoup a few more dollars, start looking at the $400 range, or just keep looking.

Example - Fuji Bikes | MOUNTAIN | MOUNTAIN SPORT | NEVADA 29 1.9
$450 NEW ... And I'm sure you can find a used one, or something very close to it, for $300-400 if you keep looking.
 
#3 ·
personally seems like a lot of money for either of those bikes...be patient and wait for a good deal.....I bought the same specialized hardrock for just over $100 and it is in super clean...but it is also SUPER HEAVY, and the front shocks aren't good at all...you'll need to upgrade...look around for a better deal!
 
#6 ·
Hey guys so I bought a Diamondback sorrento sport 2002 for 80 bucks .
https://images.craigslist.org/3Gf3Fd3Lc5I75Ff5H5d1oe5109904127f10b2.jpg

https://images.craigslist.org/3L83M93H75Nf5E15J8d1od00b21651c3d1f39.jpg

bike specs :

TIG-welded
Frame Tubing 7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork Brand & Model 191 RST Omni CL, 2.5" travel
Fork Material Triple-clamp

Components
Component Group Mountain Mix
Brakeset :proMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull levers
Shift Levers SRAM 3.0
Front Derailleur Shimano TY-10, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM ESP 3.0
Crankset Apex FCM50, 24/34/42 teeth
Pedals Wellgo resin
Bottom Bracket Sealed cartridge, 102mm spindle
BB Shell Width 68mm English
Rear Cogs 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
Chain :KMC, 1/2 x 1/8"
Seatpost :Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Saddle Avenir Super Soft
Handlebar Steel, 30mm rise
Handlebar Stem Steel
Headset 1 1/8" steel

here is a video of the trail i will use it on
Arcadia Lake Mountain Bike Trail - YouTube

What can i do to make it trail ready please ? Thank you
 
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