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Looking for a cheap second hand XC bike

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  • 03-02-2019 1:05pm
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    maddness
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    I’m looking for any old full suss mtb that might be unused in someone’s shed.
    I’m not racing but would like an xc bike so cheap is good, any wheel size including 26er would be fine.
    I’m a medium in most bikes but might consider a small too.


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    rizzodun
    Registered Users Posts: 2,598 ✭✭✭rizzodun


    maddness wrote: »
    I’m looking for any old full suss mtb that might be unused in someone’s shed.
    I’m not racing but would like an xc bike so cheap is good, any wheel size including 26er would be fine.
    I’m a medium in most bikes but might consider a small too.

    What's your budget?
    Why full suss?
    What type of trails do you intend to ride?


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    maddness
    Registered Users Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭maddness


    Budget is as cheap as I can get. I’ve two other bikes and one is a carbon frame bike with 140/150 travel so I’m looking for something easier to get around on.
    I’ve a bad back so a hard tail is just easier. In saying that, if you had a hard tail worth looking at I would.


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    C3PO
    Registered Users Posts: 3,738 ✭✭✭C3PO


    I have a medium 26" Specialized Stumpjumper Expert in very good condition. Fox Talus forks. I bought it a few years ago thinking I'd use it for messing around on but I've ridden it twice! Too many bikes!! Forks and rear shock were both serviced by TF as soon as I bought the bike and as I say it's been used a couple of times since. Hope hubs (serviced). Brand new tyres - €400.


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    maddness
    Registered Users Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭maddness


    C3PO wrote: »
    I have a medium 26" Specialized Stumpjumper Expert in very good condition. Fox Talus forks. I bought it a few years ago thinking I'd use it for messing around on but I've ridden it twice! Too many bikes!! Forks and rear shock were both serviced by TF as soon as I bought the bike and as I say it's been used a couple of times since. Hope hubs (serviced). Brand new tyres - €400.

    Sounds good but I’m after something with 100-110mm travel.


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    gman2k
    Registered Users Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    maddness wrote:
    I’m looking for any old full suss mtb that might be unused in someone’s shed. I’m not racing but would like an xc bike so cheap is good, any wheel size including 26er would be fine. I’m a medium in most bikes but might consider a small too.


    I've a Kona Cowan, full suspension 26er frame with Rockshok Sector forks. Only runs with a single chainring setup.
    PM if interested.


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    bogmanfan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭bogmanfan


    C3PO wrote: »
    I have a medium 26" Specialized Stumpjumper Expert in very good condition. Fox Talus forks. I bought it a few years ago thinking I'd use it for messing around on but I've ridden it twice! Too many bikes!! Forks and rear shock were both serviced by TF as soon as I bought the bike and as I say it's been used a couple of times since. Hope hubs (serviced). Brand new tyres - €400.

    What year is this do you know? I know my brother-in-law is on the look out for a bike at the moment, so he might be interested.


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    youllbemine
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭youllbemine


    maddness wrote: »
    I’m looking for any old full suss mtb that might be unused in someone’s shed.
    I’m not racing but would like an xc bike so cheap is good, any wheel size including 26er would be fine.
    I’m a medium in most bikes but might consider a small too.

    I’ve a 27.5 Cube Attention SL. Think it’s 2016 model. Has new front and rear wheel. Cassette and chain changed <100km ago. DM for more info.


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    C3PO
    Registered Users Posts: 3,738 ✭✭✭C3PO


    bogmanfan wrote:
    What year is this do you know? I know my brother-in-law is on the look out for a bike at the moment, so he might be interested.

    I think its 2011/2012 but it has almost no use over the last 3-4 years. It's in very good condition with really top spec!


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    maddness
    Registered Users Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭maddness


    C3PO wrote: »
    I think its 2011/2012 but it has almost no use over the last 3-4 years. It's in very good condition with really top spec!

    In fairness it’s a steal at €400.


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    C3PO
    Registered Users Posts: 3,738 ✭✭✭C3PO


    maddness wrote: »
    In fairness it’s a steal at €400.

    To my shame I spend most of my time on the roadbikes these days and I've two 29er hardtails for the few times I do get out on the MTB!


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    covey123
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭covey123


    Have a Kona Dawg if you have any interest, need to do a quick service on it first,in good condition,size medium/18",€300 or near offer,will be putting it up on Adverts in next few days


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    rcklap
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭rcklap


    Interested, can you PM. A few pics?
    C3PO wrote: »
    I have a medium 26" Specialized Stumpjumper Expert in very good condition. Fox Talus forks. I bought it a few years ago thinking I'd use it for messing around on but I've ridden it twice! Too many bikes!! Forks and rear shock were both serviced by TF as soon as I bought the bike and as I say it's been used a couple of times since. Hope hubs (serviced). Brand new tyres - €400.


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    ryan0380
    Registered Users Posts: 379 ✭✭ryan0380


    I have an old kona AA alu 26" mtb. It has had rigid kona project 2 forks, v brakes, 3 X xt chainset, new lx rear mech. Nice retro frame in purple, light alu frame. Might need a bottom bracket. I used it for a few years taking kids in a bike trailer now and again but it's been sitting in the shed for nearly 3 years. If you have any interest let me know and I could send you on some pics when I get a chance to take a few


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    hopster
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭hopster


    ryan0380 wrote: »
    I have an old kona AA alu 26" mtb. It has had rigid kona project 2 forks, v brakes, 3 X xt chainset, new lx rear mech. Nice retro frame in purple, light alu frame. Might need a bottom bracket. I used it for a few years taking kids in a bike trailer now and again but it's been sitting in the shed for nearly 3 years. If you have any interest let me know and I could send you on some pics when I get a chance to take a few
    I would be interested In taking a look at that big lad if no one else does


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