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TSXCman · 06-16-2012, 02:48 PM

Hey guys,

I have been looking at 29ers for the summer, 90% ride to work, 10% fishcreek paths on weekends. Since the 29er market seems to have been bought out or raised so much in price I was also considering some hybrids with front shocks, which I see a couple of awesome suggestions from you guys on here.

I have come across a 'lightly used' Scott Sportster 10 hybrid in my frame size:
link: http://www.scott-sports.com/global/e...portster-10-s/

The guy wants to sell it for $200 less than new price, I may be able to lower it slightly. Asking price is $1250. What do you guys think of the level of components on this ride? (shifters, derailers, etc.) anything I should be wary of? and would I be okay biking over rocks and roots with this type of ride? This looks like it probably won't work out after talking to some shops.

Thanks in advance guys, I am going to try to get as near to 100km on my first ride as possible, so I need to hurry up on my purchase.

EDIT***

Think I am going to sack up and commit up to 1400$ to a bike that I can ride for the next few years on pavement and some light trails. Cyclecross, stronger hybrids, or 29ers seem to be the direction to research further.

06-16-2012, 02:48 PM	#546
TSXCman First Line Centre Join Date: Mar 2008 Exp:	Hey guys, I have been looking at 29ers for the summer, 90% ride to work, 10% fishcreek paths on weekends. Since the 29er market seems to have been bought out or raised so much in price I was also considering some hybrids with front shocks, which I see a couple of awesome suggestions from you guys on here. I have come across a 'lightly used' Scott Sportster 10 hybrid in my frame size: link: http://www.scott-sports.com/global/e...portster-10-s/ The guy wants to sell it for $200 less than new price, I may be able to lower it slightly. Asking price is $1250. What do you guys think of the level of components on this ride? (shifters, derailers, etc.) anything I should be wary of? and would I be okay biking over rocks and roots with this type of ride? This looks like it probably won't work out after talking to some shops. Thanks in advance guys, I am going to try to get as near to 100km on my first ride as possible, so I need to hurry up on my purchase. EDIT*** Think I am going to sack up and commit up to 1400$ to a bike that I can ride for the next few years on pavement and some light trails. Cyclecross, stronger hybrids, or 29ers seem to be the direction to research further. Last edited by TSXCman; 06-16-2012 at 03:36 PM.