Spec me a mountain bike

Walkerie

Walkerie

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Hi all, very limited budget but im thinking £100-120 maximum, will be used for offroading mainly, there are thousands of bikes in this price range and I dont want to get a clanger, maybe something that can be upgraded? I would like to find a comfy seat as when I was younger I never found one.

Going to start using this to cycle to strengthen my knee and the olympics has spurred me along.
 
Is a Kona Fire mountain worth £80? looks like its £500 new from evans etc

or a Mongoose vanish full suspension for £130
 
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its this one, its a facebook sale and not many details about it

Might be able to tell by the picture?


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Cool, going to take a look at it, can you tell me any of the specs?

its 18" Frame and im 6ft ish but my legs are only 32" so going to see if it fits okay as it seems a bargain to me
 
Hope so, are KONA viable for upgrades? and what would you replace first? Seat isn't the comfiest so might go for that first. Need to cable tie the brake cables

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dunker said:
i would go with the just ride as is at the mo, hearing you wanna move it up makes me think you don't want a more racey riding position and getting a longer stem will do just that.

when i first started riding again my saddle was pretty low and the bike felt too big for me,
after lots of miles you'll know what needs changing/adjusting.
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Im happy with how it is, you just hinted at it being too cramped for me :P

and im thinking about taking it to Halfords for them to give it a once over for about £15
 
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