First bike question

[gio82]

hi,

 

I was offered a deal on a used bike like this one

 

http://store.bergamont.de/hamburg/bikes/archiv/2013/vitox-63-c1/

 

it retails around 400eur and seller asks to get 200eur.

 

I could not find any reviews on that specific bike but others of the same brand seem to be positive.

 

any input would be great. thanks

[Eugene]

Bergamont is a really good brand. The specs are pretty entry level though. Can't comment on the value though, in SA we work in Rands. Not sure what bikes are worth in Europe

[gio82]

thanks for the reply. Is it good enough setup though or is it junk overall?

[cpelser]

I wouldn't buy that bike - if you were able to find such a bike in these classifieds it wouldnt be for close to the Rand equivalent of 200euro..

 

Absolutely crap brakes (V brakes), Coil fork, 7 speed, 26er

26" wheels are slowly disappearing and as such 26" bikes don't really have a high resell value.

 

I would look to find a 27.5" or 29" bike.

200 Euro is cheap though, but I'm sure you can do a bit better.

Try and buy a bike with an air fork (as opposed to coil) and with tubeless tyres.

 

A set of proper tubeless tyres will work you out around 100 euro as well.

[bikebloke]

its an old technology bike

26 " wheels

7 speed

V brakes

 

that's why its cheap

you could probably do better..

[bikebloke]

why don't you try these guys  and see what they have in used bikes

 

 

http://bikehubcyprus.com/

 

 

 

lots of V brakes in Cyprus ........weird

[gio82]

believe it or not I have contacted nearly all bike shops in cyprus and everyone is trying to sell me a bottom of the line NEW bike. I am trying to buy a used one in hope to get something better than the worst of the line new for the same price but no luck. Thats the only one I was offered from a shop that it's used. Ill just keep looking around.

[bikebloke]

believe it or not I have contacted nearly all bike shops in cyprus and everyone is trying to sell me a bottom of the line NEW bike. I am trying to buy a used one in hope to get something better than the worst of the line new for the same price but no luck. Thats the only one I was offered from a shop that it's used. Ill just keep looking around.

I agree keep looking to buy a old style bike for that much money is crazy

 

do you get tourists coming to ride in Cyprus ?

maybe if there is an organized mtb guide company/tour company they could put you in touch with someone coming on holiday who could bring you a bike from the UK or Europe?

[Fox3]

Economy is a mess so disc brakes are too expensive...

 

Don't get that bike, you can definately do better

[gio82]

thank you guys all for your input. I think its clear, I wont go for that bike. I will post as soon as I find another one for your trully valuable advice. many thanks!!!

[Fox3]

How much can you spend? Also what kind of riding will you be doing?

[gio82]

I am willing to spend around 250euro and I will be doing mostly trails and road. thats the plan anyway:)

[gio82]

I currently run ~25-30k per week and I want to add some cycling and reduce running distances cause Im prone to shin splints.

[BaGearA]

after looking at that bike , keep looking I'm dead sure you could get a better bike for very close to the same price 

[gio82]

Hi guys,

 

I  found another bike and I want your opinion on it. Its new not used twice my budget but seems like it has some interesting parts on it. Ofered at a discount from 480 to 400 euro. Kellys TNT70 specs:

 

http://www.kellysbike.com/it/bikes-2015/mountain/hardtail-29/tnt-70#.V_e32Pl95xB