It’s only 550 for what looks to be around a 2017 model. I’m pretty new to biking and looking for an upgrade from my hardtail but most full sus are hitting around 1200. Not too sure what to look for. Only thing is they swapped the tires out for like road tires but I assume it wouldn’t be too hard to get actual mtb tires.
by comethazines_mama
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Whoever posted this seems to know very little about bikes, and I would be concerned about how/if they cared for it. You would certainly need new tires if you wanted it to ride nicely on trails, which alone could add $100 to the price tag. Also, I can’t tell for sure, but those unbranded rims do not look quite right. They may be very cheap, low-quality rims off of a Walmart bike. That would be very dangerous on a MTB, so you should double-check if you do buy the bike. Personally, I would stick with your hardtail. It will almost certainly ride better than this bike. I’ve always felt that a solid hardtail rides better than full-sus bikes twice the price.
[2015 EX7](https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Trek/Fuel-EX-7-29,15161). The wheels don’t look right should be Bontrager Dusters. I worked at a Trek Dealer during this era. 2017 was a different frame and dropped the DCRV shock. If it had the original wheels and tires then $550 isn’t bad. Service the lowers, air can seal, bleed the brakes and run it.
I have this exact bike but with better tires. It’s a good bike but pretty old geo, more of a playful XC set up with 27.5 tires, fox suspension, I’d offer $400