2021 Identiti Mettle Mountain Bike – 16″ Frame / 12 speeds / 27.5″ wheel
Small Suspension aluminium Frame
12-speed (12×1) SRAM GX Rear mech and shifter
HOPE Tech Enduro wheel-set, on HOPE pro 4 hubs, both running slightly off true with a few dings to the rims
HOPE/Shimano Hydraulic disk brakes, both working well. Hope Tech E3 rear (4 pot) and Shimano SLX front
160mm Rockshox Yari RC Forks, fully working with compression adjust
RockShox Super deluxe Coil shock with compression/firmness adjust (close to a lockout)
Schwalbe Magic Mary and Michelin Wild Enduro mountain tyres, in very good used condition (rear has less tread than front)
Whyte bars/Stem, SDG Bel Air Saddle, lock-on grips and Crank Bros 50/50 Pedals (used order but work fine)
125mm Brand-X dropper post fitted in good working order
Positives
In Ready to ride order
Eye-catching Brown and Black colour combo
Quality Rockshox Rear Shock and fork
Truvativ Decendant single-speed chainset
Smooth-shifting, reaches all rear cogs
wheelset runs well with tight and smooth bearings
Good used condition. Just a few marks to be found, some light scuffs and the odd paint touch up. Wheels have the odd ding. Has no structural damage whatsoever!
Fully working SRAM Hope/Shimano Brake set perform well and give great stopping power
Bottom bracket and Headset are smooth with no movement
12 speeds available – chain is looking a tad worn
Negatives
The bike has no known faults!
What To Expect From a Used Bike
Buying a used bike is a great way to get an affordable ride with quality components!
A bike retailing at 5K new can have a retail tag of 2K five years on. With this saving though, there are a few things to consider.
I do my utmost to be honest with the bikes I sell and present them to you in a valeted condition, ready for their new owner. I try to sell bikes that have been checked over thoroughly, are working well and are ready to ride.
This though does not mean the bike has been mechanically reconditioned. This would cost in excess of £300.
Please bear in mind that manufactures advise mountain bikes to have suspension serviced every 200 hours of riding and dropper posts every 400 hours. The brakes along with frame/bottom bracket/headset bearings are suggested to be replaced every 12 months. This does depend on the level of use though. If a bike has a few years on the clock please be mindful and realistic of the wear and tear the bike has. Without stripping a bike down to the frame I can only give my opinion on how components feel and how the bike operates. There may every now and then be the odd thing I miss.
Postage/Collection
Collection – Cash on collection please – Contact us to arrange a deposit/collection
Postage – at a cost of £29.99 or FREE WHEN PURCHASED DIRECT