Hi, i am a newbie to this site and would wonering if anyone could offer some well needed advice please.
A colleague of mine is selling a 2007 Scott Genius MC40 with a few upgreds added such as:
Paner Racer Cinder Tyres
XT Chainset upgrade 6 months ago
XT Cassette upgrade 6 months ago
XT Crank upgrade 6 months ago
Mavic Cross Ride Wheel upgrade 6 months ago
Replacement front Derailier 6 months ago
He wants £700 and i very interested but dont know a whole load about MTBing and would like to know if this bike is any good? I need a do it all trail bike if that helps.Hope someone can help. Oh, if this bike is no good can anyone suggest something that is, i have no more than £700. Thanks again.
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They are a good bike, I extensively test rode one, light and fast, but had a few things that put me off, it came with dual control shifters, its got a Scott own brand shock that is very unconventional in how it works (pulls appart rather than compresses) I felt that it was a bike you was very much perched on top of, rather than a bit more sat in, for that reason I wouldnt reccomend it as a first bike, especially if you are tall as well... But if you have ridden a bit and you like it, why not, ask to borrow it for a decent ride.
for £700 it sounds like a good buy, i'd definately try and get a half decent test ride, just do it on the basis of whatever you break you buy sort of thing though?!
