Good deal?

[Mattt]

Tempted to start riding again, need to get fit!

Been offered a friend's bike bought under C2W, and used only a handful of times. It currently has a broken chain, which he hasn't fixed and has stood for around a year.

It's a Boardman Comp hardtail, 2010 model, and he wants £400.

Good deal or any suggestions?

[itsnotarace]

The most important question - does it fit you?

If yes, buy it

If no, would be a waste of money

[Mattt]

Yes, as far as I can tell. I'm not an expert in bike fitting, but feels fine after a quick ride around the block - I appreciate this isn't long!

I'm 6ft, similar build to my friend - so guess it should be fine. (Large frame)

[Mattt]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/... - this is the small version

Frame Material: Aluminium
Frame Size: 15-16
Gender: Mens
Suspension: Front
Alloy Rims: Yes
Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
Chainset: Truvativ Firex 3.1 GXP 44/32/22T
Colour: Black
Exact Frame Size: 16"
Forks: Rock Shox Recon SL Air, 100mm travel, adjustable rebound damping & lockout
Frame-: Fully double butted aluminium
Gear Shifters: SRAM X5 9 speed
Handle Bars: Ritchey OS 31.8mm
Headset: Semi integrated cartridge headset
Hubs: Sealed bearings
Number of Gears: 27
Pedals: Alloy platform
Quick Release Wheels: Yes
Rear Brake: Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors
Rear Mech: SRAM X7
Rear Shock: NA (rigid)
Rims: Ritchey Pro Disc 32H
Saddle: Cboardman, Cro-Mo rails
Stem: Ritchey OS 31.8mm
Tyre size: 2.1"
Tyres: Continental Speed King
Wheel size: 26"
Approximate Weight (KG): 11.7
Fork Lock-out : Yes
Fork travel: 100mm
Forks - Adjustable damping : yes
Frame Colour: Black
Front Brake: Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors
Front Mech: SRAM X7
Seatpost: Ritchey 27.2mm

[Gnarlybluesurf]

£400 is about the going rate on ebay for this bike maybe a bit cheaper as you can still buy them new for £559... You have to wonder how he managed to break a chain on a new bike that's hardly been used though....

[Mattt]

He said he was just riding along and it snapped (pin came out between link), does sound odd - but I have no reason generally to disbelieve him.

[Stugots]

Mattt have seen these go for £350 on fleabay. offer him that and a case of stella! mates rates :-D

Regarding frame size, try a medium frame at halfords for comparison.
Being 6ft i prefer a med frame as the bike feels more responsive on climbs,downhills and general hacking about..
Large mtb frames feel clumsy and harder to pedal uphill.. in my opinion...

Also get original purchase receipt and return to bike shop/Halfords and they will replace chain free of charge with a hint of your gunna be back for helmet/spares/servicing etc...