Depends on the riding you’re planning to do. Number 1 would be a good park bike but 3 would be a good all rounder. I’d only go with 2 if it’s significantly cheaper or mechanically in better shape.
negative-nelly on
Assuming the same cost:
I’d get #3, the trek, if you need to pedal. Has a dropper seat post. #2 seems ok too, I’d check which has the higher end drivetrain.
1 will not be fun to pedal around and especially go uphill on.
Any of them will likely need a fork and shock service, at least check for any kind of evidence of leaks.
RicolasRage on
I’d say 3 is your best bet. I had a scratch for a long time and absolutely loved that bike. 2 is an incredibly old model and will not be doing you any favors. 1 is going to be purely for dh runs and will be a huge limiting factor of any other riding types. I used to pedal freeride/ downhill bikes uphill and the slog was real. My vote 100% is for the trek scratch.
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Depends on the riding you’re planning to do. Number 1 would be a good park bike but 3 would be a good all rounder. I’d only go with 2 if it’s significantly cheaper or mechanically in better shape.
Assuming the same cost:
I’d get #3, the trek, if you need to pedal. Has a dropper seat post. #2 seems ok too, I’d check which has the higher end drivetrain.
1 will not be fun to pedal around and especially go uphill on.
Any of them will likely need a fork and shock service, at least check for any kind of evidence of leaks.
I’d say 3 is your best bet. I had a scratch for a long time and absolutely loved that bike. 2 is an incredibly old model and will not be doing you any favors. 1 is going to be purely for dh runs and will be a huge limiting factor of any other riding types. I used to pedal freeride/ downhill bikes uphill and the slog was real. My vote 100% is for the trek scratch.
Where are you located? And what is your budget?