konaoptics
03-11-2008, 06:51 PM
I've been searching craigslist, ebay, and tones of sites for used bikes...So far 1 deal on a chameleon slipped through my fingers, then i lost to autobid on ebay on two nice hecklers. I still have 1-2months to look for a used bike..HERES my situation/question
I have $1500 (ill go up to $1700 if happens to be a great deal on a nice bike) i can spend on a Used bike, and if i buy new from a bike shop on credit i can spend $2100...
The Heckler has been recommended over and over and to keep my eyes away from hardtail and look for a FS bike. The 2008 heckler complete at $1999, is that a good setup? or just good frame with bunch of low end stuff?
Second for price range specified what other bikes should i look at? or should i just keep focus on a heckler.
I want the bike for XC so i can ride long trails with my girlfriend, and when im with friends i want to ride fast through tight trees on hilly terrain that has a few jumps, few drops, and some downhill where your very verticle riding over roots and some rocks. I had a rockhopper but it broke on these trails. Hope to get some input, and if your a bike mechanic or a rider who knows your stuff i would appreciate all the help i can get. This is a nice chunk of cash im lookin to dish out
I have $1500 (ill go up to $1700 if happens to be a great deal on a nice bike) i can spend on a Used bike, and if i buy new from a bike shop on credit i can spend $2100...
The Heckler has been recommended over and over and to keep my eyes away from hardtail and look for a FS bike. The 2008 heckler complete at $1999, is that a good setup? or just good frame with bunch of low end stuff?
Second for price range specified what other bikes should i look at? or should i just keep focus on a heckler.
I want the bike for XC so i can ride long trails with my girlfriend, and when im with friends i want to ride fast through tight trees on hilly terrain that has a few jumps, few drops, and some downhill where your very verticle riding over roots and some rocks. I had a rockhopper but it broke on these trails. Hope to get some input, and if your a bike mechanic or a rider who knows your stuff i would appreciate all the help i can get. This is a nice chunk of cash im lookin to dish out