Hi, I need help in buying my first mtb. Wanting to start off-road riding. Looking for bike a little above entry level, but not more than R5500. Seen 2 options: 1 Silverback Phoenix R5500. 2 Merida matts 40-D R4500. Silverback Merida fork: suntour XCR LO RST GILA ML 100 shifters: Deore Shimano ST-M360 f derailleur: Deore Alivio r derailleur: SLX Alivio brake set: Shimano M486 hydraulic hydaulic Is the Silverback a good buy for R5500? Is it worth spending the extra R1000? Are there any other new bikes around the R5000 mark that are a better option? Please help!
