

Howdy all,
Brand new to mountain biking and looking for a trustworthy piece of kit that I can get started on.
I've found a Cube Acid, and a Trek Marlin 7 on the secondhand marketplace, both around the same price, but I don't know which is the better option.
The Trek looks a little more used and dirty, but nothing crazy, whilst the Cube looks practically brand new.
Which direction do I go in? A fresher Cube, or a Marlin 7 that's seen some wear n tear?
Looking to mostly do casual mountain biking for now, easy low level trails until I get a better grip of things.
by HobNobHonkey