looking for an racing xc that won't break the budget

[ilike.bikes]

Hey guys

(im new to this whole farkin thing )

I am interested in buying a new or lightly used cross country hardtail mountain bike for around $2300 (not much more). I like the scott scale 35 the commencal supernormal and flame. I can get each of these bikes around this price (the flame is second hand 6months old).

Just wondering about any suggestions or offers about a bike for me, you guys might have.

Cheers

[ozztrailia]

If you could get that scott scale that would be a freakin weapon!!

:D

What type of ridin are you doing?

xc
xc race
marathon or what ?? Because that scott would kick some serious ass in anything xc !

[ilike.bikes]

I am not currently doing any racing but i have two mountain triathalon (bike,kyak,run) races around september, where i am just doing the bike.
Next year i intend to be racing regularly at HMBA. At the moment i live to far away from any club to race much at all and also a little thing called the HSC keeps me busy.

The scale has awsome spec but i was thinking its maybe a bit heavy at 11.2kg (im pretty sure thats the weight).

I was reviewed in MBA and got a 9 so it must be pretty good.

[jongy_boy]

Have you heard of the Giant XTC???
It is a great bike for Cross Country and it comes around $2000.
I'll attach a Competition version of it.
Cheers, Jongy

[jaseh]

If you can pick up a Flame at that price S/H jump on it. Awesome bike, very light.

[tobesain]

I have a 2008 norco Fireball for sale if your interested it is a 18.5 inch frame and is only 4 months old and I am just letting it go for 1250 as I have purchased a Dually. It cost me 2099 but there the breaks when you need money

[ilike.bikes]

i like giant bikes (they are great value for money) but there not a bling as a scott scale or commencal flame.Only if i could get my hands on an XTC alliance for the right price?
I don't want a bike with lesser spec then the majority being XT or X9 (or higher) and not really heavier then 11kg. should be around $2300 price tag, if second hand not very many km's done.

I have found out i cant get the scale. They only have large size left (im a medium). It has been really hard to find a bike which suits, on a budget.

keep the replies coming :)
thanks

[cris81]

Hi there.
Im new to all this to trying to still work out how to do it all (chating that is) if it doesnt have 2 b a hardtail i brought a giant reign for a bargin price from inner city cycles give the a go they might b able to help u out.

[roshinater]

hay mate im selling an 07 Merida Matts flx 3000, its great xc race bike and its going cheap for $1400 infact. let us know mate.

catch ya :)

[ilike.bikes]

To answer cris81's question: yes it has to be a hartail :)

reasons: for a lesser price i will get much better componentry :D and also a hardtail will always be lighter :D.

cheers

thanks heaps for the replies


whats the spec of the merida and how old?

[Fat_Ride]

what size do you need?

[ilike.bikes]

im 175 cm tall so 18 - 19 inch depending on the geometry of the bike

[Mr. Pink]

I'm looking for something very similar to you ilike.bikes, although not sure if I want hardtail or dual yet. Apart from the componentry/weight issues are there any other big issues to consider in the debate?

Will be interested to hear what you get and what you think of it.

[kv1973]

Well, I was in this situation a year ago. Having been a novice so I tried to save money and build my own bike. I know second hand bikes or components is not for everyone but it has been a fantastic experience. 12months later I have 3 bikes all hardtails. I have stuck to hardtails because I am a weight weenie and like things light without sacrificing too much on the other stuff. Plus it suits my type of riding - XC.

Anyhow I have a frame that would suit you if you interested ..its just a tad big for me but then I am only 170cm. I have a Orbea Alma frame size M. Its a world cup winning frame @ 1200grams. I have FOX fork and seatpost. I can get you a new XT group set. Everything else you have to find. could easily build a XC weapon that is going to be much better than anything new your Scott 35 etc....

[ilike.bikes]

At the moment i am really keen to buy a commencal flame of a guy. Its only 6 months old with regular use not too much. These are the specs:

Frame Nuts 5
Forks Fox F100RL
Rear Derailleur Sram X0
Front Derailleur Shimano XT
Shifters Sram trigger X9 3x9
Chainset Truvativ Noir Carbon Giga X pipe
Bottom Bracket Truvativ Giga X pipe
Chain Sram 9s w/power link
Headset Tange IS22E integrated 1"1/8
Stem Race Face Deus XC
Handlebars Race Face Deus flat
Front Brake Formula Oro 24k 160
Rear Brake Formula Oro 24k 160
Brake Levers Oro 24k
Rims Mavic X317 disc
Front Hub Commençal lite disc sealed front
Rear Hub DT Swiss
Spokes Stainless black 64p 3x lacing
Tyres Hutchinson Piranha Airlight 26x2.00
Saddle SDG I Fly white/black
Seatpost SDG I Beam 2014
Grips Commençal Kraton

All this for $2400

at 10.0kg w/o pedals

[Mr. Pink]

That looks like a pretty sweet deal to me. Let me know if you don't get it because I might!!

[jaseh]

At the moment i am really keen to buy a commencal flame of a guy. Its only 6 months old with regular use not too much. These are the specs:

Frame Nuts 5
Forks Fox F100RL
Rear Derailleur Sram X0
Front Derailleur Shimano XT
Shifters Sram trigger X9 3x9
Chainset Truvativ Noir Carbon Giga X pipe
Bottom Bracket Truvativ Giga X pipe
Chain Sram 9s w/power link
Headset Tange IS22E integrated 1"1/8
Stem Race Face Deus XC
Handlebars Race Face Deus flat
Front Brake Formula Oro 24k 160
Rear Brake Formula Oro 24k 160
Brake Levers Oro 24k
Rims Mavic X317 disc
Front Hub Commençal lite disc sealed front
Rear Hub DT Swiss
Spokes Stainless black 64p 3x lacing
Tyres Hutchinson Piranha Airlight 26x2.00
Saddle SDG I Fly white/black
Seatpost SDG I Beam 2014
Grips Commençal Kraton

All this for $2400

at 10.0kg w/o pedals

I pressume that is Trentons?

[ilike.bikes]

Yeah it is trentons
your shop sponsors him? don't you

[jaseh]

Yeah it is trentons
your shop sponsors him? don't you

Yep. Damn fine rider he is too.

His next bike is very nice. He's getting the Commencal Skin.

[jazzabro]

what about my Giant NRS-2 XTC,
very nice XC bike, am happy to sell as need a downhill bike...
The bike is VERY light and has no damage apart from scrathes, due to traveling on bike rack.

PM me if your interested

Jared

[konalotsi]

ilikebikes,

dude found a bike shop 'The Melbourne Bike Shop', just google it. They're doing the scott scale 35 for $2199 reduced from $2999

J

[ilike.bikes]

gday mate

yeah i checked them out a while a go and they apparently only have larges left and they told me for my height (175cm) it would be too big.

.... is that right?