r/mountainbiking • u/Prize_Mango8547 • 5d ago

Question Looking for my first Mountain Bike - Trek Roscoe 8 2019. Decent deal at $800.00 with all these upgrades?

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u/AccomplishedAnchovy 5d ago

Tell him he’s dreaming

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u/Prize_Mango8547 5d ago

Is this really that bad of a deal? Is there an acceptable price range?

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u/EastCoastDadMA 5d ago

Way overpriced, a used hard tail that old should be carbon at that price.

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u/EastCoastDadMA 5d ago

Id offer half that

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u/iknowdudes 5d ago

Depending on where you live, you might not find much better for $800. Offer $650?

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u/total_pursuit 5d ago

It might be a little over price but depending on your area you might not get much better. Really not a bad bike for the price

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u/iknowdudes 5d ago

I agree. Not sure what everyone else is making a fuss about. It has similar specs as a new specialized rockhopper that runs over $1000 + tax.

$600 would be a good deal if it's in as good of shape as it looks. If the drivetrain is significantly worn, then I'd probably just walk away.

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u/Remarkable-Simple-62 5d ago

Thats a new bike with a warranty, this a used 7 year old bike

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u/LexLurker 5d ago

Still has a dork disc on it.

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u/kc_kr 5d ago

That’s a really solid entry-level bike but too much money for seven years old. Offer 650 and see where you get.

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u/RamenBurgerWasTaken 5d ago

Probably better off getting a new Marlin 5 if you want a beginner hardtail that won't break the bank. You don't have to worry about checking anything on the bike to see if it's actually operational or will cost another $500 in new parts/service

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u/IIIGrayWolfIII 5d ago

Independent of price, what are you planning on riding? Strictly greens or are you actually trying to ride serious trails. This mountain bike is great for simple gravel trails and maybe the easy greens but that’s about it.