Hello, I am looking to buy a mountain bike that I could also use as a short commuter bike to work(only like 3 miles one way, I have a hybrid at another house for a longer commute). I am 6'7" and haven't had much luck looking for used one's so I was gonna go with a an '11 Giant Boulder for $299, GT Aggressor for $249, Diamondback Response for $299, or a Fuji Nevada for $299 I'd like a 29er as they seem like a good fit for a pretty large person but the cheapest I found is a bit higher than $600 and I don't think I have that to spare.
However, today on craigslist I saw an add for a 1997 Cannondale M300 (24" frame), they were asking for $360 in the add... that seems pretty outrageous since the original MSRP was only $455. How much should I pay for a 15 year old Cannondale M300?
I know none of these are the best of the best, but thats pretty much where my budget is at right now.
Which of those 5 would be the best? One of the new entry level bikes? or a 15 year old bike that was probably superior when it was new?
Currently I think I like the GT Aggressor most for purely aesthetic reasons, but I know nothing about those brands.
P.S. sorry for throwing out all this information! I am just confused and hoping someone may help me!
However, today on craigslist I saw an add for a 1997 Cannondale M300 (24" frame), they were asking for $360 in the add... that seems pretty outrageous since the original MSRP was only $455. How much should I pay for a 15 year old Cannondale M300?
I know none of these are the best of the best, but thats pretty much where my budget is at right now.
Which of those 5 would be the best? One of the new entry level bikes? or a 15 year old bike that was probably superior when it was new?
Currently I think I like the GT Aggressor most for purely aesthetic reasons, but I know nothing about those brands.
P.S. sorry for throwing out all this information! I am just confused and hoping someone may help me!