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Considering a new MTB - opinions on the Giant Revel 1?

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  • 05-01-2011 5:11pm
    #1
    Eros_Panties
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭


    Finally replacing my current mtb. Was hoping to go for something in the 800-1000 euro range but with current constraints thats out the window.

    Long story short a friend says he can give me his 2010 Giant Revel 1 for 350
    euro.

    35760-84618_1_Zoom.jpg

    Is this a good deal? My current bike is an old Landrover Zamora 2007

    LR-Zamora07.jpg

    Here's the specs of each bike any input would be appreciated
    Giant Revel 1

    Landrover Zamora 2007

    simple question is am I trading up and is the Giant revel worth 350 euro?
    Thanks for your suggestions. :)

    EDIT: I should point out that the bike on offer probably has less then 100km on it as said friend lost interest in cycling shortly after stepping foot out of the shop :)


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    pointer28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,354 ✭✭✭pointer28


    Bike radar review here:

    http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/revel-0-11-42756


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    Eros_Panties
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭Eros_Panties


    2 out of 5 stars? A hard review.

    Still it does seem an improvement over my current bike.

    Anyone have any first hand experience with the revel 1?


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    sgriffin
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    not great value that giant, shop around you will definitely get a bike with the same spec close to that money in the January sales. i know i work in one, shop around and haggle you'll pick up a 2010 model cheap enough.


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    Eros_Panties
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭Eros_Panties


    sgriffin wrote: »
    not great value that giant, shop around you will definitely get a bike with the same spec close to that money in the January sales. i know i work in one, shop around and haggle you'll pick up a 2010 model cheap enough.

    Hmmmm. Might have a look around then. I wouldn't have thought I'd get a bike like that for 350 euro brand new. Especially as a brand new revel 1 online was going for about £400-450.

    I suppose either way it'll be an improvement over my current MTB.:)


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