2010 Haro Flightline 3 - noob bike?
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:41 pm
Hey guys,
Able to pick one up off a mates brother for $600 brand new - good deal?
I'm completely new to the MTB scene, haven't been on a bike for a few years, will mainly use for the streets, easy trails, possibly harder trails
I'm 5'11 and weigh 100kg - would this bike support me? I'm happy to also spend up to $800 - if you guys have any other bikes in mind?
Should i bite the bullet and purchase it?
Here are the specs of the bike:
Colour : White
Frame Size:,L,
Frame: New 6061 alloy frame with custom formed top tube gussett
Fork: Suntour XCT V2, 100mm travel
Headset: 1 1/8" threadless
Stem: Pivit alloy Ahead
Handlebars: Pivit 30mm rise alloy oversize 31.8mm
Brake Levers: Tektro Auriga Comp
Front Brake: Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc, 6" rotor
Rear Brake: Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc, 6" rotor
Shifters: Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur: Shimano C051
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Chain: Shimano HG50
Freewheel: Shimano HG30 cassette, 8 speed 11-32T
Crank: Truvativ ISO Flow
Bottom Bracket: Cartridge
Chainring: 28/38/48T
Pedals: alloy MTB
Front Hub: Pivit alloy disc QR
Rear Hub: Pivit alloy disc QR cassette
Spokes: Stainless
Rims: Weinmann Zac19 double wall
Thanks for the help !
Kev
Able to pick one up off a mates brother for $600 brand new - good deal?
I'm completely new to the MTB scene, haven't been on a bike for a few years, will mainly use for the streets, easy trails, possibly harder trails
I'm 5'11 and weigh 100kg - would this bike support me? I'm happy to also spend up to $800 - if you guys have any other bikes in mind?
Should i bite the bullet and purchase it?
Here are the specs of the bike:
Colour : White
Frame Size:,L,
Frame: New 6061 alloy frame with custom formed top tube gussett
Fork: Suntour XCT V2, 100mm travel
Headset: 1 1/8" threadless
Stem: Pivit alloy Ahead
Handlebars: Pivit 30mm rise alloy oversize 31.8mm
Brake Levers: Tektro Auriga Comp
Front Brake: Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc, 6" rotor
Rear Brake: Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc, 6" rotor
Shifters: Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur: Shimano C051
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Chain: Shimano HG50
Freewheel: Shimano HG30 cassette, 8 speed 11-32T
Crank: Truvativ ISO Flow
Bottom Bracket: Cartridge
Chainring: 28/38/48T
Pedals: alloy MTB
Front Hub: Pivit alloy disc QR
Rear Hub: Pivit alloy disc QR cassette
Spokes: Stainless
Rims: Weinmann Zac19 double wall
Thanks for the help !
Kev