WTB: Mountain Bike- size M around $500.00

[taylor185]

Posting for a friend.

Looking for a budget friendly hard tail mountain bike that will be used for commuting and normal teenage stuff, not actual mountain biking.

what: hard tail mountain bike
size: Medium (for a growing 5' 5" teen)
price: around $500.00
condition: safe, reliable and not a hunk-a-junk.
location: Montclair, NJ

Thanks in advance.

 

[GSTim]

I have a '90s Mongoose Hilltopper that I just got running that you can have for free if you want it. Would need to pick it up in Flemington or Warren. I can take some pics if you are interested.

 

[taylor185]

thank you, appreciate the offer! Yes, send me a few pics if you don't mind. I suspect the family would be very interested especially given the death trap of a bike their son is currently riding. thanks again.

 

[GSTim]

It's not going to win any beauty contests but it stops and shifts good. The shifters were a bit sticky from non-use but I freed them up. Greased the wheel bearings and adjusted the brakes. I threw on some decent tires that I had sitting around. Could use a new saddle, but what do want for free? 😀