Michael Labuschagne Posted March 22, 2012 Share I'm just starting out and what to get into mountain biking... A mate at work is selling a bike and I need to know if it's any good. Bike specs... Price R 7000.00 The specs for the MTB are as followsMake: MongooseModel: Otero Elite Full Suspension, 24 SpeedLevers: AltusFront Derailer: AltusRear Derailer: Shimano AlivoRims: Alex RimsBrakes: Hornet Q3 Hydraulic BrakesFront Shock: Suntour CXMRear Shock: Epicon He sent pictures which I can add if need be... Any advice is welcome thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted March 22, 2012 Share I'm just starting out and what to get into mountain biking... A mate at work is selling a bike and I need to know if it's any good. Bike specs... Price R 7000.00 The specs for the MTB are as followsMake: MongooseModel: Otero Elite Full Suspension, 24 SpeedLevers: AltusFront Derailer: AltusRear Derailer: Shimano AlivoRims: Alex RimsBrakes: Hornet Q3 Hydraulic BrakesFront Shock: Suntour CXMRear Shock: Epicon He sent pictures which I can add if need be... Any advice is welcome thanks. Sorry Michael, but that's not a great deal. I cannot imagine that your mate will get much more than R1000 for that bike. It has very old generation components to it, and the Forks/Shox on there is really way way way out dated. I would suggest you spend the R7k on a new generation 26"inch Hard Tail, you dont need full suspension as your first bike.. Here are some GREAT options at that price level, this is prices for brand NEW, and current generation equipment.... Really nice 2011 model, brand new and below R7khttp://www.thesportsbasement.co.za/p/127/rockhopper-comp Latest model 2012, slightly higher than R7k...http://www.thesportsbasement.co.za/p/181/trek-6300-2012-mtb I'm not saying 2nd hand is not the way to go, just saying that before i pay R7k for HIS bike, i would rather take a new HT which has been discounted to a very reasonable price.. Ed-Zulu and majestic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted March 22, 2012 Share If I remember correctly those Otero's were around 5k new.... Another thing, is that really your middle name?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Maree Posted March 22, 2012 Share Thats 1 horrible bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted March 22, 2012 Share Use the classifieds as an indicator, it will give you some idea about what to get for your money. I'm afraid the Mongoose he's offered falls short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swim.Bike.Run Posted March 22, 2012 Share Your mate is trying to con you dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-Zulu Posted March 22, 2012 Share I'm just starting out and what to get into mountain biking... A mate at work is selling a bike and I need to know if it's any good. Bike specs... Price R 7000.00 The specs for the MTB are as followsMake: MongooseModel: Otero Elite Full Suspension, 24 SpeedLevers: AltusFront Derailer: AltusRear Derailer: Shimano AlivoRims: Alex RimsBrakes: Hornet Q3 Hydraulic BrakesFront Shock: Suntour CXMRear Shock: Epicon He sent pictures which I can add if need be... Any advice is welcome thanks.Walk over to his desk...stare him in the eye's and give him a snot klap! End the friendship! That is a rip-off. Shimano Alivio is the absolute bottom of the range, usually fitted to cheap city bikes and the like. Follow TheV's advice...search the classifieds on the hub and we'll keep pointing you in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inusc Posted March 22, 2012 Share Not a good deal still has 9 speed and bike is like 15kgs not more the R3000 for that bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsew Posted March 22, 2012 Share I'd crack him one for having for even thinking that price!!!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted March 22, 2012 Share If I remember correctly those Otero's were around 5k new.... Another thing, is that really your middle name?? Ye , im shure "obike" has them new for between 4-7k , if so buy new or get friend to drop his price . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 22, 2012 Share Brand new that bike was R8000 from Sportsmans... and even then it was a pretty bad deal. They could be bought for much less at proper bike shops. EDIT: As 2nutz said, cheaper on www.obike.co.za There they go for R5295 for a brand new 2010 model Edited March 22, 2012 by patches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted March 22, 2012 Share Doesnt seem like much of a friend. Im selling my cannondale F4 with upgrades for less than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted March 22, 2012 Share Not a good deal still has 9 8 speed and bike is like 15kgs not more the R3000 for that bike! Fixed, makes it even worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo@ Posted March 22, 2012 Share Not a good deal still has 9 speed and bike is like 15kgs not more the R3000 for that bike!Looks like EIGHT speed to me...No no no no!As was said above, get yourself a great hardtail for that, new! You'd spend about R3000 replacing the drive train alone in the not so distant future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 22, 2012 Share I sold a Yeti AS-X for less than that... ...a YETI!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted March 22, 2012 Share In the OP's defence, a first time buyer is always at risk of getting fleeced. A colleague at work recently paid R4k for an Avalanche "that had an aluminium frame AND rims with 21 gears!" He asked me what I thought he paid for it. I said between R700 - R1k depending on the condition. The expression on his face was a picture. Not a happy oneI might add. @OP take their advice and shop around. You can get a way better bike than the Mongoose for R7k. Have a look at your LBS or browse the classifieds here. thehub classifieds are mostly priced right and if they aren't there is guaranteed to be somebody that is willing to point that out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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