Description

Specialized XC Expert Mountain Bike – 21” Frame / 27 speeds / 26″ wheel

21” X-Large Suspension aluminum Frame

27 speed (9×3) Shimano XT Rear mech with Shimano Deore Front mech/ shifters

DT-Swiss 26” wheel-set, runs pretty much true

Full set of Hayes Trail Hydraulic disk brakes, nice and strong

130mm Rockshox Recon 335 Forks, fully working with lockout

X-Fusion RC Rear shock – Operates smoothly and fully working with compression and rebound adjust

Maxxis Mountain Tyres, good used condition, rear has less tread than front

Titec Duke seat post, Lock-on LizardSkin Grips, Raceface bars, Specialized saddle.

Positives

In Ready to ride order

Eye-catching Red and White colour combo

Quality X-Fusion Rear Shock and Rockshox fork

Truvativ 3 speed chainset (Left hand crank very slightly different to drive side)

Smooth-shifting, reaches all front and rear cogs

Wheelset runs well, has tight and smooth bearings

Good used condition with some scuffs and paint touch-ups. Overall very good order but there is some cable rub (touched up) on the non-drive-side chainstay and a patch of paint on the top-tube where it has be touched up and re-painted. This can be seen in the last photo. Feel free to ask for further close-ups.

Fully working Hayes Hydraulic Brake set perform well and give good stopping power

Headset and bottom bracket are smooth with no movement

27 speeds available

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

Cash on collection please – Contact me to arrange a deposit/collection

Or postage at a cost of £19.99 (Express Shipping) Added automatically at checkout