Mad Dog Posted May 13, 2009 Share Hi Everyone, I'm on a hardtail Merida Matt Sport 800 and I think it's time to upgrade, looking at a TREK EX 7. Are they any good and what should I pay for one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 13, 2009 Share Brilliant bike - a mate has one and I love it - so does he! Don't know what current prices are, but he picked up a brand new 2008 for around 16k... think they're going for 20k new for the 2009 model in watered-down spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted May 14, 2009 Share Thanks cptmayhem, Good to know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 14, 2009 Share To clarify - watered down spec being the Rock Shox Recon SL and XT/SLX bits... 2008 came with a Fox RL32 130mm fork (i think - will check this weekend) and X9/LX bits So a bit watered down in some areas, better in others (upgrade on the crank, down on the Rear Der. and fork) The 2009 has the 1-piece swingarm linkage though, and they both have the RP2 at the back, and Juicy 3's on each end. Damn nice bike either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted May 14, 2009 Share That's a mouth full.... but like the last part "DAMN NICE BIKE EITHER WAY" That will do for me... the rest is a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted May 14, 2009 Share O, and by the way? Is there a big difference in riding a dual comparing to a hardtail? Never been on a dual... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad006 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Dual is softer and more forgiving....Why dont u buy a better specced 2nd hand bike for that price??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted May 14, 2009 Share Hi Mad Dog, I just moved from hard tail, GT Avalanche 2.0, to a softie, GT Marathon 1.0. I got it at a very good price, around 18 k, because it is last years model. Have a look around and see if you can get a 2008 bike, they are much cheaper! I find the soft tail easier to ride and a lot more fun. Ok, I went from a cheap hardtail so the difference is more noticeable. Much better shocks, fox, and mostly XT kit all round. The bike is also lighter than my old one. I am a beginner and getting older, 38 this year, so the back suspension really helps over the rough stuff. I live in Tzaneen which has plenty of rougher stuff so here the dual suspension really works better for me. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted May 15, 2009 Share Hi Rad006,I can get a 2009 EX7 for 15k brand new.... I think it's a good buy...No ! it's not stolen ! Hi TZmtb,Same age ! That's what I want to hear !! Thanks. I'll be there for the Magoebas this year.... on my new bike...hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad006 Posted May 15, 2009 Share is that all u prepared to spend though??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted May 15, 2009 Share Jip.... 15k more that was planned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted May 15, 2009 Share 15 k is a very good price, take it, you can always upgrade things when they break! Yeah, we will see you on the mountain. I will be the dude at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted May 15, 2009 Share Jip.... 15k more that was planned My wife wasn't happy when I told her I wanted a new bike, she freaked when I told her the cost!Then I made the mistake of letting her ride it...Now I will soon have to fork out another 20 k for a softie for her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted May 15, 2009 Share LMGA ! You alway tell them the normal price and THEN what you safe.... and only when they ask.... you tell them the price... it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted May 15, 2009 Share Live and learn I guess... expensive mistake. She also wants a better bike than me, doesn't want to play second fiddle. So much for getting your family involved. I have a son with an eye on a carbon hardtail next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted May 15, 2009 Share Good luck with all the bike shopping... you should open a bike shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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