Hello,
I am looking for a mountain bike to ride more with my teenage son. I currently have a cannondale trail 5 (medium frame) that is too small. We participated in an adventure race and there was very little comfort, hands numb, etc…I told it to my local bike shop who said it was too small. I am considering a new Specialized Fuse in size large. I would like full suspension, but not sure I want to spend the 3k+. I came a cross a used bike that I have listed below. It was custom built on a 2004 Gary Fisher Sugar race frame. It is for sale for $700. On the surface, the components look like quality components. I will obviously ride it before I purchase, but I’m hoping to get more info to see if it’s a good deal — or would a new Specialized fuse be the better bike. I ride mostly local trails for fun with my 2 sons. Occasional adventure race but no hard core mountain bike race. Looking for comfort and versatility. Thank you guys for your time!!
Bike was just built from frame up.
Suntour Axon air fork just serviced
Fox float r rear shock just serviced by fox
Fox float rp23 backup shock in perfect working condition
New WTB fx28 wheels
New continental explorer tires 26×2.1
Converted to 1x using all new advent micro shift components. (Will include all XT components to swap back to 3×9 if desired)
Advent 1×9 rear derailer with clutch
Advent 11-42 cassette
New 34t oval chainring
New 9 speed advent chain
New shimano deore hydraulic brakes and New shimano rotors
New DNM dropper post
New race face 780mm bars (will include extra flat bar and stem for more of an xc setup)
New bottom bracket
New Cane Creek headset
New wtb rocket saddle
New Bontrager composite flats (and used set of clippless if desired)
New Odi grips
I’ve taken the bike on one 8 mile ride to get all the adjustments dialed in. I love the bike and it will absolutely fly by I’m wanting to build a dirt jumper. 