How much do you think this mountain bike worth? I have no idea about bikes …?

I wanted to have a good bike go to work (and some horse track) and was willing to pay between $ 500 – $ 800 in a bike shop. Do not want the suspension or the like. In any case, I get a used one at a price of $ 470 and I'm not sure that is a good bargin or not. Marin is a 1995 XT. Having trouble getting an appointment outside of Google. I which has been fully equipped with Deore XT components – something that escapes me because I do not know much about bikes. It is in relatively good condition, not too beat up I think. Does anyone knows what is a relative "blue book" for this value be? Besides, what specifically should I look for when I go to see in person? Any gossip about things looking for me to Bargin lower the price and make the man I think I know what I'm talking about. Like, "Hey, you quadratica d7 brakes are out of date, so you I $ 50 less. "Something like that … Thanks. You guys rock!

A bike that old is risky. Sure, XT is a murderer, but still almost 15 years old (one 95 bikes, built in '94) a person who knows squat to cleaning very nice bike before selling it, like he had a car wash and vacuum and perhaps detail before trying to sell. If its dirty, beware. Things I seek is the condition of the wheels. They take most of the use / abuse. Make sure they spin wobble true and dont. Dont worry about the tires, but will show wear and need replacing regularly anyway. Take each wheel while the bicycle and trying to move from side to side, which should not move. If so, the centers are shot. Work on the same test with the handle .. should be no play side to side to grab a rod and try to move to one side to the bike in a lateral. During your test ride, sharp exchange verification and braking. Take some turns hard and sample some good hills. Doing a little rabbit jumps. The bike should feel like about you if it's in good shape and fits you.

Mountain Biking @ Amelia Earhart Park – w/ Bonus Footage

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