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newbie here. hi guys and gels, which would you get, a new 2012 zesty 314 or a used 2011 514? mainly brecon beacons and trail centre use by a not very brave 41 yr old! thanks in advance.
Are they both new (not used)? Similar price?
I don't think there are any 2012 in stock anywhere.
Iv got a 2010 514 & love it.
I dont know anything about the 2012s but the 314 colours look awesome.
2 of my mates are selling their zestys. 1 is a 514 size m
& the other is a 714 size s both 2010 though. S.Wales
If you are going to keep it for years, use it regulally and can justify the price get new. I got mine second hand for a great price and had no use
Hi, I could be interested in either of the zesty's your mates have for sale. do you know the price and the condition of them? many thanks.
I'm not sure of price, pm me & I'll pass on their numbers to you. you can probably view them both side by side
I think the 714 has had less use & the 514 has just had all new chain, cassette & derailer
thanks theraq, I'm a bit of a numpty with computers and dont know how to send pm. i,m interested in the medium 514, could you text me number if i give my mob 07790374181 kev. thanks.
Ha yeah me too.
No prob I'll text you both numbers now
They supposedly improved the suspension on this years one.
I have a 2012 zesty 714, and an old collegue and riding partner has a 2011 714. There is a suprisingly big difference in the 2012 bike. Deffinately a bit more zingy, with more linear responses over its full travel. The shorter back end also makes it easier to shift your weight around to manual etc. The 2011 bike is a bit plusher particularly over small bumps etc, yet has no more ultimate stability, and seems to hit through it's travel a bit more noticably when you are really pushing on.
I'd get a 2012 314, then upgrade it slowly in component terms, as they wear out.