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#283982 23-Mar-2021 15:39

I have $1000 budget for a new bike for cardio and my mum's partner is selling this can anyone tell me if I can get better?

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#2679345 23-Mar-2021 15:45

He doesnt want $1000 for that?? Is it a carbon fibre frame? You can buy a new entry level Hardtail from Torpedo7 within budget easily.

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#2679349 23-Mar-2021 15:50

As above, look at Torpedo 7 or 99 Bikes, lot's of good options in new within your budget - Trek/Giant/Marin/Merida all have decent entry level and up bikes. Second hand bikes don't hold their value unless they're really special.

The scott pictured, might be worth a couple of hundred, maybe.... (some people are attached to brands)

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#2679350 23-Mar-2021 15:52

He said he got the bike from a friend who he raced with who got it from sponsorship made specifically for him.

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#2679351 23-Mar-2021 15:53

I'd pay $100 for that .. actually no maybe $50

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#2679353 23-Mar-2021 15:55

its got rim brakes on the front yet the wheels is off a bike with disc brakes. do not trust.

I wouldnt pay more than about $150 for that. if it was in good nick.

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#2679355 23-Mar-2021 15:56

and also the front brakes arent even connected in the first photo.

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#2679357 23-Mar-2021 15:59

The front wheel is from his other bike he has the other one at home he has to put a new tire on it he just bought it around so I could try it out

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#2679376 23-Mar-2021 16:12

zadermac:

He said he got the bike from a friend who he raced with who got it from sponsorship made specifically for him.

Liar. Ok maybe he did, in 1980.

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#2679378 23-Mar-2021 16:15

It might be worth $100 but it’s not worth your time and grief!

As mentioned look at getting something new. In that $1000-$1500 price bracket, try get something with hydraulic disc brakes.

Also, if you see something you like that’s a bit over budget, you won’t regret stretching yourself if you can.

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#2679380 23-Mar-2021 16:18

get this, best bang for buck at your budget

https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/MOBMMN1AEOR/title/2021-tyax-comp-mtb-29

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#2679385 23-Mar-2021 16:22

Not a bad option but you might want to look at 27.5” wheels instead of 29”.

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#2679387 23-Mar-2021 16:25

OK.

I wouldn't pay more than a couple of hundred for that bike, even if it was a special model once upon a time.

It's late 90's to early 2000's technology & geometry and it doesn't look that well maintained.

For $1000 you could get any of the following (which, if you factor in trickle-down technology, are upgrades on the bike you've posted):

etc etc etc

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#2679391 23-Mar-2021 16:27

There is plenty of good trek bikes going to trademe / Facebook for well under your budget also 2021 models

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#2679437 23-Mar-2021 17:06

Thanks for the heads up took the photos to the local bike shops and they are all saying pretty much the same so i'm going to leave it. Haven't owned a bike in over 20 years I have been running but unfortunately my knees are going.

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#2679504 23-Mar-2021 20:14

I'd be quite concerned about someone who would try to sell this to a family member for $1000

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