Mountain bike £100-£150

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I'm looking at getting a 2nd hand bike off eBay/Gumtree for canal rides and maybe trails.

I did own a (expensive) mountain bike a few years ago but used it 4 or 5 times before selling it before it dropped too much value, so thinking budget this time as it wont get much use.

Are there any recommended makes / models in this 2nd hand price range?
Looking on eBay, the following are in that price range. Some need repair or are just a few years old and paintwork is a bit done in. The latter does not bother me, only if I have to spend time and money repairing it

Giant
GT
Marin
Carrera
Apollo
Raleigh

I have seen a few Specialized bikes too (Hard Rock) model for £130 and £150
 
Guest2 said:
I'm looking at getting a 2nd hand bike off eBay/Gumtree for canal rides and maybe trails.

I did own a (expensive) mountain bike a few years ago but used it 4 or 5 times before selling it before it dropped too much value, so thinking budget this time as it wont get much use.

Are there any recommended makes / models in this 2nd hand price range?
Looking on eBay, the following are in that price range. Some need repair or are just a few years old and paintwork is a bit done in. The latter does not bother me, only if I have to spend time and money repairing it

Giant
GT
Marin
Carrera
Apollo
Raleigh

I have seen a few Specialized bikes too (Hard Rock) model for £130 and £150
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Where are you based?
 
Snookums said:
Ah was going to say I've got a carreara (I think) hybrid that could do with a more loving home. Needs some tlc but if you for some reason need to head down to Nottingham you are welcome to take it.
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Too kind and I am in Nottingham this weekend (staying on Station street) but travel by train. Ideally dont want to do much repairing brakes/gears/shocks but replacing wheels and innertubes shouldnt cost the earth.
Any bike I get will be for canal path riding at first and should get a fair bit of use - I need to trim down after xmas as usual!
 
Guest2 said:
Too kind and I am in Nottingham this weekend (staying on Station street) but travel by train. Ideally dont want to do much repairing brakes/gears/shocks but replacing wheels and innertubes shouldnt cost the earth.
Any bike I get will be for canal path riding at first and should get a fair bit of use - I need to trim down after xmas as usual!
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Ah nice, staying at juries Inn?

It'd be looking at new tires, pads and maybe chain, some nice oil may do they trick tbh. I got mine pretty much for canal path riding. I used to live on station Street so right next to the canal!
 
Snookums said:
Ah nice, staying at juries Inn?

It'd be looking at new tires, pads and maybe chain, some nice oil may do they trick tbh. I got mine pretty much for canal path riding. I used to live on station Street so right next to the canal!
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Yep, Jurys :)

Id probably take it for service at Evans, presuming its not going to be hundreds.
Do you have any pics please? (Mail in trust)
 
Guest2 said:
Yep, Jurys :)

Id probably take it for service at Evans, presuming its not going to be hundreds.
Do you have any pics please? (Mail in trust)
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Nice place I used to live in the block literally option it's entrance (The Atrium). In Notts for anything fun?

I'll get some photos tomorrow after work for you buddy.
 
Snookums said:
Nice place I used to live in the block literally option it's entrance (The Atrium). In Notts for anything fun?

I'll get some photos tomorrow after work for you buddy.
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Birthday party on the fri and restaurant & chill sat :)

Cheers. Might end up getting a mountain bike rather than a hybrid in case i start doing proper trails again. Maybe Hybrids can cope with trails though, guess they will be able to
 
Guest2 said:
Birthday party on the fri and restaurant & chill sat :)

Cheers. Might end up getting a mountain bike rather than a hybrid in case i start doing proper trails again. Maybe Hybrids can cope with trails though, guess they will be able to
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Nice, where you eating?

Yeah a hybrid won't do too great in trails.
 
Spend a bit extra on tyres such as Schwalbe Marathon Tour Plus because of potential punctures.
Over the years I have collected the majority of my punctures on canal towpaths because 1) Nature & 2) Idiots smashing bottles.
I've also got puncture resistant inner tubes.
 
SexyGreyFox said:
Spend a bit extra on tyres such as Schwalbe Marathon Tour Plus because of potential punctures.
Over the years I have collected the majority of my punctures on canal towpaths because 1) Nature & 2) Idiots smashing bottles.
I've also got puncture resistant inner tubes.
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~£30 per tire (plus inner tubes) on a bike thats £100-£150? Wouldnt it almost make sense to just get a new bike. I suppose if they guarantee to never get get a punchure
 
Guest2 said:
~£30 per tire (plus inner tubes) on a bike thats £100-£150? Wouldnt it almost make sense to just get a new bike. I suppose if they guarantee to never get get a punchure
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I've had 6 bikes and the first thing I do is put decent tyres on.
Even if you bought a £1000 bike I'd be suggesting the same thing (unless it comes with similar tyres) but perhaps I've just been unfortunate where I live.
nearly all my punctures have happened in a radius of around 1.5 mile around the Bet365 Stadium where football fans tend to walk.
 
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