I just scored a 1997 Gary Fisher Paragon list was $1200 weight 24 lbs 6061 alloy
26'' mtb
I got it for $40
needs three spokes on one wheel, chain lubed , a tube and new front shock rubbers [rs indy]
key things to look for on a used bike
weight pick it up if heavy pass
nuts not quick release on wheels or seat post pass
quality components alloy is good, steel pass helps to know the top of the line from mid range too
sit on it , does it feel right or too big or small pass
wheels true or wobbly fork and cranks with out play
shifts smooth brakes too
look it up on
BikePedia
they list almost every bike made resently