Hi, sorry I know the topic probably comes up a lot but for someone new to mountain biking (92kg, 1.86m, male), would it be worth my while trying to buy a new bike with a budget of R8k considering I still need to buy most of the gear also? If not, how do I know that the 2nd hand bikes I am looking at are a good deal and that the bike is not damaged? I know very little about the specs, but I know that I will probably be looking at a Large (probably XL) frame hardtail bike. Thanks guys and girls.
