Help chose a bike for under 500squid

[dransy]

Right im after a mountain bike , generally to help me get abit fitter as i cant stand jogging,

I was looking at something like this

https://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=1482&category_id=10

the only reason i like this is because it has hydraulic brakes and its under 500

Anyone got any hints/tips as to what to look for when buying?
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[Pete.]

An engine
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Ichy]

Try looking for 2009 models, generally just different colours and a whole lot cheaper. Try before you buy. Find a local shop and give bikes a go to make sure they fit you.

Why do you specifically want a mountain bike? Planning a lot of off road? Have you considered a hybrid? Much lighter and better gearing.

I'm waiting for this to turn up, https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Bianchi-Camaleonte-2-Alu-Deore-Alivio-Disc-2010-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_30182.htm. I must of tried 30 bikes before I finally made my mind up.

[N cee thirty]

you can have my scott voltage with shimano forks,truriv crank or whatever and hydraulic front brake

+ that bike is very expensive for the bits it has,even my bike has wavvy disks
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[dransy]

I want a mtb for off road , i dont really plan on doing much on road unless its to get to the off road stuff
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[G]

I've got an older/higher spec GT Avalanche and been very happy with it - generally GT seems to make decent enough bikes - only really cheap ones I'd question.

I would at least consider second hand unless you're on a 'ride to work' scheme or similar.
This seems to be a good site for second hand bikes: https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/list/?region=5&category=1 .

[hmmmnz]

basically the only thing you should be looking at with mt bikes is the componentry , derailers, shifters ect, you'd be better off with a 10 year old bike that has good gear than a new bike that has shit components,
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[Irezumi aka Reuben]

GT Avalanche was/is the best combination of price and components within that price bracket (when I got mine at least).

Out of interest what size frame do you ride as I may be selling my (barely used) avalanche expert (higher spec than the one shown)?
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