Getting Back Into It MTB Advice

[zenfaraj]

Hey Guys/Gals,

Names Zen just joined the forum and looking for some advice from people in the know.

Haven't ridden a bike in a while as I've been riding dirt bikes but looking at getting a second hand mountain bike to ride around some tracks near home with my wife and also take camping with us.

I don't want to spend to much about $250 TBH, if I find my self riding often then I will upgrade into a new bike.

I'm looking at a GT Avalanche 3.0 and was just wondering if people think these are a good bike?

I had a GT aggressor when I was 18 which was the last bike I bought.

My other option is a Specialized Hardrock for an extra $100, so would love some advice.

[silentbutdeadly]

Welcome. If you can latch an Avalanche for that sort of coin then its not a bad way to start. Good basic frame. Worthy of better wheels too.

[zenfaraj]

Hi silentbutdeadly, it's a few years old but bloke hasn't ridden it for a while. So do you think this would be a good buy? What wheel upgrade would you recommened

[mitzikatzi]

If you buy it. Just ride it. Don't upgrade anything. Repair what is needed to keep riding. Then if you like riding buy a better bike.

[zenfaraj]

Good point, just wanted to get some opinions to make sure it's a half decent bike to buy

[silentbutdeadly]

Good point, just wanted to get some opinions to make sure it's a half decent bike to buy

It's decent. They were a $600 plus proposition back at the end of the noughties and are a proven frame. Not spectacular. Not rubbish. Well worth riding and if required then worth throwing extra coin at....but you have to ride it first!!!!!

[zenfaraj]

Thanks guys I'll go have a look at the bike Friday after work have a ride and see how I go. What are people's thoughts on the Speacialized hard rock sport