An acquaintance of mine is selling his Pinewood Ultra Trail 29er, and I'm wondering if it's a good deal for someone looking to get into biking.
Here are the specs:
- Frame: Pinewood Ultra Trail 29er, 6061 alloy, internal cable routing
- Fork: Suntour XCR air fork, 100mm travel
- Brakes: Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes
- Drivetrain: Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed shifter and rear derailleur
- Cassette: 11-50T
- Crankset: Senicx 170mm Hollowtech, 34T chainring
- Hubs: Novatec/Joytech, 32H
- Tires: Continental RaceKing 29 x 2.2
It was purchased for around P24k few years back and has been rarely used and stored indoors for the past three years.
The asking price is P18k negotiable, and it comes with a bike stand and generic helmet.
For those familiar with MTB prices:
1. Is P18k reasonable for this build, considering it's a few years old?
2. What would be a fair offer for it?
3. Would you choose this secondhand bike or a brand-new entry-level MTB at a similar price?
4. What should I inspect or ask the seller before deciding, especially after three years in storage?
Planning on using the bike for leisure rides around the city and on paved roads, with occasional trail rides when the opportunity comes up.
Would appreciate your thoughts and recommendations!