I'd avoid buying a 2nd hand bike sight-unseen. "Hardly used" can also mean "stored outside in the rain" as much as "well looked after".
The "fatties need steel" is basically a lie, Alloy parts are as strong or stronger than steel. Steel is just cheap.
The bike is similar to what you can buy at K-Mart, so I'd not pay too much for it. OK for a run-about, but it isn't built to last.
Pannier racks (what you put the bags on) can be put on a full-suspension bike, but it requires a bit of work - unless you or someone you know is good with tools and can build the adapters, I wouldn't try it.
In a nutshell, the bike will be HEAVY. It will be made of cheap. It is a good beginner bike, in that if you give up after a month, you haven't spent too much. Without seeing it, I have no idea if $50-$60 is a good price to pay, or if it is a waste.
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The "fatties need steel" is basically a lie, Alloy parts are as strong or stronger than steel. Steel is just cheap.
The bike is similar to what you can buy at K-Mart, so I'd not pay too much for it. OK for a run-about, but it isn't built to last.
Pannier racks (what you put the bags on) can be put on a full-suspension bike, but it requires a bit of work - unless you or someone you know is good with tools and can build the adapters, I wouldn't try it.
In a nutshell, the bike will be HEAVY. It will be made of cheap. It is a good beginner bike, in that if you give up after a month, you haven't spent too much. Without seeing it, I have no idea if $50-$60 is a good price to pay, or if it is a waste.