junaidhattia Posted August 20, 2021 Share Hi All there are 2 Trek bikes 29er's for sale, being a total noob and this being my first bike purchase, please can you provide me advise on the below - if i should consider and it is worth the pricing: attached the pics as well - not sure if the shocks are air or coil, the 1st bike seller says its air (he thinks). 1) Trek Marlin (not sure which version), specs below as per advertiser: Emmaculate condition Wheels Formula DC20 alloy front hub; Formula DC22 LW alloy rear hub w/Bontrager AT-650 32-hole double-walled rims Tires Bontrager XR2, 29x2.10" Drivetrain Shifters Shimano Acera M390, 9 speed Front derailleur Shimano Acera Rear derailleur Shimano Acera M390 Crank Shimano Acera M391, 44/32/22 w/chainguard Cassette Shimano HG20 11-34, 9 speed Pedals Wellgo nylon platform Components Saddle Bontrager Evoke 1 Seatpost Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 12mm offset Handlebar Bontrager Low Riser, 31.8mm, 15mm rise Stem Bontrager SSR, 31.8mm, 10 degree Headset 1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings Brakeset Shimano M395 hydraulic disc brakes. 2) Trek x-caliber 6 (2015) - specs from google: Rear Derailleur SRAM X4 Front Derailleur SRAM X4 Crank Shimano M371, 44/32/22 Shifters SRAM X4, 9 speed Cassette SRAM PG 920 11-34, 9 speed Brakes Shimano M355 hydraulic disc brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostSixFour Posted August 20, 2021 Share That fork looks like a SR Suntour XCM, which is definitely not air. It's a spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Hansen Posted August 20, 2021 Share You did not include links to the original adverts or give and indication of price so it is difficult to make a call. Both those forks look like Suntour XCM which is like @GhostSixFour said is not air. If they are XCM then there is a possibility that it could be air as it is available in both coil and air options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajG Posted August 20, 2021 Share If priced the same I would go xcaliber. Has internal cable routing and is generally model up from the marlin. Pending on the year model of either and obviously based on standard equipment and condition of components Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Hansen Posted August 20, 2021 Share 26 minutes ago, MajG said: If priced the same I would go xcaliber. Has internal cable routing and is generally model up from the marlin. Pending on the year model of either and obviously based on standard equipment and condition of components Unless it is a newer Marlin 7 and older Xcaliber 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junaidhattia Posted August 20, 2021 Share the marlin is a 2015 as too is the xcaliber xcaliber priced @6k and marlin @5k is the price worth it? or should i just hang 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajG Posted August 20, 2021 Share 33 minutes ago, junaidhattia said: the marlin is a 2015 as too is the xcaliber xcaliber priced @6k and marlin @5k is the price worth it? or should i just hang 10 Have you checked out these bikes personally? Taken someone with you that has some experience? Have you tested other bikes? If you deadset on one of these then R6k is an ok amount for the xcaliber, if all components in good condition, brakes working well. Is it Tubeless, if not will cost you additional zar. When last service, check if chain or cassette needs replacement soon. If you can pay R5000 or R5500 then even better. Seen similar spec bikes advertised for R6000 to R9000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junaidhattia Posted August 20, 2021 Share nah i havnt seen the bikes personally - just pics will try and get to viewing it and take it from there not deadset on them - just looking for options and these came up - budget is around 5k mark tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junaidhattia Posted August 20, 2021 Share i think the second hand market has hit crazy highs due to shortage of bikes, however im sure it should plateau soon. the new better spec'd bikes like avalanche pro seem to come in at a better price, however im not sure if i should just save up and get those or a well branded secondhand not in a mad rush to get one now, will shop around and take advise from the forum as the last thing is getting a bike used and spending a few more grands fixing it, lost out on riding time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajG Posted August 20, 2021 Share 3 hours ago, junaidhattia said: i think the second hand market has hit crazy highs due to shortage of bikes, however im sure it should plateau soon. the new better spec'd bikes like avalanche pro seem to come in at a better price, however im not sure if i should just save up and get those or a well branded secondhand not in a mad rush to get one now, will shop around and take advise from the forum as the last thing is getting a bike used and spending a few more grands fixing it, lost out on riding time. Take your time do research. Test friends bikes or go hire a bike and test on trail. Try a hardtail out, then a dual suspension and see what you feel better on. Then save up for what you really want . In my view, 90percent of folks who start on a hardtail, progress to a dual suspension. Some still keep the hardtail as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junaidhattia Posted August 23, 2021 Share thanks for taking the time to respond...much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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