Worth $500 ? Specialized Enduro Comp FSR

[maestro7879]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Specialized-Endu...QQcmdZViewItem

So is this worth about $500 ? I've been riding a Wal-mart Mongoose XR-150 for 3 years now. I'm guessing that this will be a huge step up.

I'm going to inspect the bike myself tomorrow and check the fit before handing over the cash.

Thanks

[Rod]

Let me ask you a few questions first.
1. Do you know what frame size you should ride? Bikes are not one size fits all as suggested by Wal-Mart and comfort level depends on the frame size. If you're not comfortable you won't ride it.

2. Have you ridden a bike similar to the one you're looking at?

My suggestion: If you want used look around the local shops for somethign first or ask some fellow riders if they know of any used bikes for sale. I would rather test ride and inspect the bike in person before buying something online.

[srey]

It sounds like you are in the area. Inspect it and test ride it if possible. Maybe it's just me, but I would probably wait to see how much the bike goes for on ebay. you might be able to get it at less than $500. Then again, if the reserve is set at $500 that is what you get anyway.

My suggesion: follow Rod's advice.

[SlimTwisted]

Not trying to be rude or anything, but compared to a Walmart Mongoose, the Specialized Enduro is going to be a world of difference. It's like trading in your Geo Metro for a Corvette.

[maestro7879]

I ended up passing on the Enduro Comp. I went with a new Ibex Ignition 1.
The enduro comp was a large and just didn't fit. I rode a friends Ibex and was instantly convinced.

Thanks !