New or 2nd Hand MTB?

[Travis]

I'm new to mountain biking and want to know whether you think its better to buy a new bike or 2nd hand when starting out.

[droo]

If you've got mechanical knowledge or a mate who does, 2nd hand is the way. If you're all thumbs and / or have the spare cash, new.

 

 

 

Also, if you're going to cry about the first scratch, go 2nd hand. That way it's already a bit banged up and less likely to cause pain.

[Starry nights]

I went for 2nd hand and although I needed to replace cassette, chain and middle ring right away I now have a good mid range bike at low end price.

 

Also I am so hooked now if I had bought the new low end bike I would be having sleepless nights wanting something better already!

 

Futhermore fixing and maintaining a bike is almost as therapeutic as riding one (for me at least) so have not mined the time I have had to spend on it to get it going well! I do suggest having someone in the know have a look at it to reduce extra costs needed after purchase.

 

 

[Christopher Brunsdon]

The fact you have asked the question I will say "new".

 

 

 

I was in the same situation last year and glad I went new. Sure, I could have gotten something better 2nd with my budget, but I would most likely have been ripped off.

 

 

 

If you are going to buy 2nd, then please ask questions on the hub b4 handing over your cash.

[Squier]

No doubt, go second hand! You just get so much more bang for your buck! Go through the for sale section on the hub and compare what you'll be getting here vs what you'll be paying for the same bike new.

[Christopher Brunsdon]

Must say that if I knew about the hub when I got my MTB I would most likely have gone 2nd hand.

 

 

 

But just ask a 1000 questions first before you buy.

[Mr. G]

Go second hand,you get awesome value for money and after one ride your new bike will be used any way.

[Boon]

Second hand is the way to go, if you find you really enjoy mountain biking you can always upgrade at a later stage!!! Nothing worse than spending a whole wack on a new bike only for it to be an ornament in your garage!!

[scotty]

I would also go 2nd hand,but do some research and make sure the price you are paying is reasonable by checking what it costs new, what the components are (shock and horror but i've seen the same bike as i've got advertised but with reduced components). Sucks a bit when you buy a bike only to find the price is slightly less or equal to what it costs new plus you end up with lesser components.

[Jason Williams]

Well I am all about 2nd hand. I would love something new but that's just not in the budget. I just recently got a giant yukon 98 model for like 400 bucks which I think is a steel. I bought it to convert to a single speed so all the gear and stuff were going to be chucked anyways. The important parts foe me was the frame, wheels handle bars etc. So i think it was an awesome deal. 2nd hand is the way to go I think but ja....ask lots of questions and do plenty research and you won't go wrong.

[Bos]

I went for 2nd hand and although I needed to replace cassette, chain and middle ring right away I now have a good mid range bike at low end price.

 

Also I am so hooked now if I had bought the new low end bike I would be having sleepless nights wanting something better already!

 

Futhermore fixing and maintaining a bike is almost as therapeutic as riding one (for me at least) so have not mined the time I have had to spend on it to get it going well! I do suggest having someone in the know have a look at it to reduce extra costs needed after purchase.

 

 

wheres the clapping emotion??

 

that middle paragraph is the key..

So unless you can fork out lets say 15-20k for a "new or second hand" Id go second hand. But do have it checked out.