safreek
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No, it still isn't, unfortunately covid never disappeared either. I have a V10 with a Harley motor strapped on.
Not a "what bike"thread. But need info
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safreek
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I have seen those Scott sparks? go for pretty cheap, round the grandish markI was going by the price of that bike you pictured in your OP, I don't follow bike prices but assumed in this day and age it would be worth around the 2~2.5k mark. I still ride old bikes myself and spend the time setting them up, old heavy bike (2x) 22T & 34T x 11-36 (10 speed), fairly cheap and you can lug a heavy old bike uphill to bomb back down.
moorey
call me Mia
That’s so 2980’s.
bear the bear
Is a real bear
Don't buy one.
Mate has just got his hands on one and it has caused nothing but problems with creaking. Been into the shop twice to fit and every time it gets the slightest drop of water on the pivots it sounds as though the frame is cracked and about to snap( its second hand).
I give him another two weeks with it before he rage-quits the bike.
safreek
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This would suit me I think. With a coil shock though.
Shame it's nowhere near me, even negotiable
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safreek
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Cheers for that, I assumed that there was a reason they come up so cheap at times
DMan
shawly the least hangeriest guy on rotorburn
His mate was unlucky. Between my wife and I we've had/ have 3 sparks. But the oldest was 2017 through to 2020. None a grand. So you get what you pay for. How about a Norco Sight? 140mm both ends is sweet
Daniel Hale
She fid, he fid, I fidn't
an old norco optic would b the trick 120mm travel -local bike mechanic had original spark carbon 26er, got almost 10 yrs out of it before he cracked frame, good value
Daniel Hale
She fid, he fid, I fidn't
some of them are asking crazy dollars, i’ve seen a couple between 3-3500..which i’m pretty sure what they sold for..still 130 pike on the front would b nice
bear the bear
Is a real bear
It's not a cheap bike, it's 2019, carbon and decked out with SRAM ASX.... it's still not a good bike though
Flow-Rider
Burner
There's 3 Scott Sparks in one of the groups I ride with and never a problem, I would change mechanics. The early carbon ones around 2011 models were prone to cracking but the newer models are much better. I'd say you're getting a run down bike for 1k, I would try to stretch the budget to 2.5k and jump on a brand new Polygon.
SummitFever
Eats Squid
Certainly before Covid you could get a good second hand alu 27.5 Anthem for about $1k. They are a very capable bike if you know how to ride. Spares are plentiful, bearings available at the local bearing shop and the shock is a standard size. It will make for a fun XC bike that will still do any double black trail (up or down) if you ride it with some finesse and will pedal almost as good as a hardtail on those 200km mountain epics.
Flow-Rider
Burner
You at least have warranty and trying to find cheap parts now is getting hard, you might find something ok but from my experience they always need more money spent on them. If you're also using a LBS to do your work it's going to become costly in the end.
moorey
call me Mia
I don’t expect that quick warrant support is going to be that easy on a bike with an online sales model.
I’d be more inclined to say that a new $2500 bike needs more money immediately spent on it than a well purchased 5-6 yo bike that has been loved, looked after and upgraded (which I’ll admit rules out 99% of gumtree and FB bikes, but they’re out there)
DMan
shawly the least hangeriest guy on rotorburn
That's your opinion anyway
That’s the one. Buy it now. You’re allowed back into The Master State now to collect it, which can only add value.
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Flow-Rider
Burner
What vintage is that grasshopper ?