New Hardtail vs 2nd hand Dual sus

[ChrisF]

Totally agree - I have finished 6 Transkaroos, 4 Cederberg 100 milers and 8 K2Cs - all on hard tails - no problems. So I really fail to see why one needs a dual sus, unless age is catching up with you?

 

My bike needs to be ready 6 days a week, 1 for fun and 5 for the commute of which the morning 11km is tarmac and the afternoon 24km is 50/50 offroad/tarmac. A dual sus is simply too much maintenance when it comes to that amount of riding.

 

Plus there is nothing more irritating than a squeaky dualie. I like my bikes stealthy, like "Die Skim"... 

 

n+1 ....

 

HT for the commute

 

Full Sus for the week-end ..... not because it is "needed", just because it is so nice on the old bones ... 

[wa88]

I'm seriously considering this option. I have a friend in the area who could view the bike for me - could you perhaps provide me with some pointers in terms of what to look out for?

 

Or should I rather ask a reputable LBS to check the bike? If so, any recommendations in the area - the owner lives in the southern suburbs, and works in the city.

 

Are there any associated risks with buying a carbon frame 2nd hand? Based on the add, are there any components on the bike which would require upgrading in the near future?

 

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/344555-giant-xtc-hardtail-xl/

 

 

THIS is a good deal - guy's a bit clueless though, that's a Reba and not Fox.

I'd have a hubber or a LBS check out the bike!

[Rouxenator]

It's a good bike, but I have seen two XTC that, like my 3 Talons, broke the top tube right before the seat tube. Because the top tube tapers and gets thinner towards the seat tube it experiences more stress in that area. 

[Hairy]

If the owner is in the City, and can bring the bike to work I could also always take a look and give you some feedback?

 

I work in Green Point and can get around the city very easily on my bicycle.

 

 

I'm seriously considering this option. I have a friend in the area who could view the bike for me - could you perhaps provide me with some pointers in terms of what to look out for?

 

Or should I rather ask a reputable LBS to check the bike? If so, any recommendations in the area - the owner lives in the southern suburbs, and works in the city.

 

Are there any associated risks with buying a carbon frame 2nd hand? Based on the add, are there any components on the bike which would require upgrading in the near future?

[GiantTjop]

The Giant in CPT is a great deal- 

This would also be on my list 

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/335384-2014-niner-air-9-large/