Quote Originally Posted by Mtneer View Post
I'd go with one of the hardtails. Older FS bikes often didn't have the best geometry or parts. The DB has decent components, can't tell on the Specialized but likely good. Try to demo them. Lock out on front shock is a nice feature. Consider adding a dropper seat post to whatever you get.
Thanks, I'm definitely leaning towards them, the DB owner appears to be willing to negotiate down from 500, the specialized is bottom dollar at 600. Seems the main difference is going to be 1x10 SRAM X7 on the DB vs 2x10 SRAM X5 front and Shimano Deore rear on the specialized, and of course front fork. I dont care for how the DB is sitting on the ground with fork in rocks, but that's just me being anal.

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