junaidhattia

thanks for taking the time to respond...much appreciated.

i think the second hand market has hit crazy highs due to shortage of bikes, however im sure it should plateau soon. the new better spec'd bikes like avalanche pro seem to come in at a better price, however im not sure if i should just save up and get those or a well branded secondhand not in a mad rush to get one now, will shop around and take advise from the forum as the last thing is getting a bike used and spending a few more grands fixing it, lost out on riding time.

nah i havnt seen the bikes personally - just pics will try and get to viewing it and take it from there not deadset on them - just looking for options and these came up - budget is around 5k mark tbh

the marlin is a 2015 as too is the xcaliber xcaliber priced @6k and marlin @5k is the price worth it? or should i just hang 10

Hi All there are 2 Trek bikes 29er's for sale, being a total noob and this being my first bike purchase, please can you provide me advise on the below - if i should consider and it is worth the pricing: attached the pics as well - not sure if the shocks are air or coil, the 1st bike seller says its air (he thinks). 1) Trek Marlin (not sure which version), specs below as per advertiser: Emmaculate condition Wheels Formula DC20 alloy front hub; Formula DC22 LW alloy rear hub w/Bontrager AT-650 32-hole double-walled rims Tires Bontrager XR2, 29x2.10" Drivetrain Shifters Shimano Acera M390, 9 speed Front derailleur Shimano Acera Rear derailleur Shimano Acera M390 Crank Shimano Acera M391, 44/32/22 w/chainguard Cassette Shimano HG20 11-34, 9 speed Pedals Wellgo nylon platform Components Saddle Bontrager Evoke 1 Seatpost Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 12mm offset Handlebar Bontrager Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise Stem Bontrager SSR, 31.8mm, 10 degree Headset 1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings Brakeset Shimano M395 hydraulic disc brakes. 2) Trek x-caliber 6 (2015) - specs from google: Rear Derailleur SRAM X4 Front Derailleur SRAM X4 Crank Shimano M371, 44/32/22 Shifters SRAM X4, 9 speed Cassette SRAM PG 920 11-34, 9 speed Brakes Shimano M355 hydraulic disc brakes