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Hello all.

 

I am new to biking and bought these 3 bikes for my family on a local auctions page.

 

I'm looking for any information on the following 3 bikes:

  • Raleigh M600
  • Avalanche ATX250
  • Diamondback with Samsung and MTN branding

Are they any good, are they worth anything?

 

Any information would be appreciated.

 

Thanks so much :thumbup: .

Stuart

 

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worth anything probably not, real entry level stuff. gonna be fine on the roads and some basic trails but thats about it.

 

everybody starts somewhere...

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be nice chaps. He's probably looking for an insurance value since the bikes are bought.

They're like R1799 to R1999-99 at Makro, and Game.

R500 bucks for stolen version from Cash Conversations

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be nice chaps. He's probably looking for an insurance value since the bikes are bought.

They're like R1799 to R1999-99 at Makro, and Game.

R500 bucks for stolen version from Cash Conversations

Thanks raptor-22

 

They are not for any hard core mountain biking but rather for a Sunday family ride around the neighbourhood.

 

Just wanting to contact insurance and add them to my policy in-case they get stolen.

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Hi Stuart

 

Welcome to the land of meanies Bikehub! 

 

Your bikes might not be worth much but if they are the reason you and your family fall in love with riding bicycles then they are worth their weight in gold. Which I'm willing to bet is quite a lot of gold. 

 

Now that you have them, use them. Ride them till they burst into splinters. But please don't insure them. You better off insuring a pair of socks. 

 

Don't let any feedback here discourage you from riding.

Those bikes are still helluva better than my first mountain bike.

Like Vican said: everybody starts somewhere...

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Looking at the pics I'd go with the Avalanche. Stay the hell away from the full sus raleigh. Full sus is something you don't go cheap on. Hardtails are the way to go if you're looking at very entry level stuff. There is nothing wrong with a hardtail. Cheap full sus bikes are generally considered to be a very bad idea. Also its got an old school quill steerer instead of a more modern threadless design (I may have my terminolgy wrong here, no one shoot me), this means you're stuck with whatever rubbish geometry they give you. If you want to change your stem length or your handlebar width you're stuck. Stay Away from the raleigh. Apparently not everything raleigh makes is rubbish but certainly some of it is.

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They are not for any hard core mountain biking but rather for a Sunday family ride around the neighbourhood.

 

They'll be fine for that and even a bit of mild trail riding. The Avalanche and Diamondback are perfectly OK entry level bikes from about 10 to 12 years back. The Raleigh is dressed up to look like a downhill bike but it's not - dont be tempted to jump anything on it.

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Looking at the pics I'd go with the Avalanche. Stay the hell away from the full sus raleigh. Full sus is something you don't go cheap on. Hardtails are the way to go if you're looking at very entry level stuff. There is nothing wrong with a hardtail. Cheap full sus bikes are generally considered to be a very bad idea. Also its got an old school quill steerer instead of a more modern threadless design (I may have my terminolgy wrong here, no one shoot me), this means you're stuck with whatever rubbish geometry they give you. If you want to change your stem length or your handlebar width you're stuck. Stay Away from the raleigh. Apparently not everything raleigh makes is rubbish but certainly some of it is.

I reread the post. I see you're considering all three. My opinion of the raleigh stands but if you get a good deal on the 3 of them then it might not be a bad idea. Just know that it is likely to be heavy and its probably the one I'd replace first with something better. As Popcorn Skollie said if it gets you into the sport so be it. I believe in starting out cheap too. Just know that you will experience a huge step up when you upgrade.

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Also just read that you're planning sunday rides around the neighbourhood. They'll be fine for that. But seriously. You live in the western cape. Us Gautengers are incredibly jealous of the terrain you have there. You might start around the neighbourhood but you'll be in the mountains soon enough.

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If I'm not mistaken that is a Raleigh Mtrax or Mtx. Came out in the mid 90's when I was in primary school. The Avalanche and Diamondback look pretty decent, and clean. Should be fine for the type of riding you are planning.

 

Like the others said, everybody starts somewhere. Sure you'll be hooked pretty soon.

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I reread the post. I see you're considering all three. My opinion of the raleigh stands but if you get a good deal on the 3 of them then it might not be a bad idea. Just know that it is likely to be heavy and its probably the one I'd replace first with something better. As Popcorn Skollie said if it gets you into the sport so be it. I believe in starting out cheap too. Just know that you will experience a huge step up when you upgrade.

Facepalm. I see you've bought all three and are looking for values not opinions. Apologies for my ignorance.

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