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Hi Desi, I agree safety first! LOL I don't think my mom wants to see my head rolling after the first run. I did look at the Momsen before I chose these bikes but most of the guys I work with are serious cyclist and they don't seem to recall hearing about this brand, so i dropped it off my list. I did try out a Titan bike but it didn't feel as good as the two above, which is why the Silverback and Scott got shortlisted. I just couldn't decide between the two. Both had disc brakes, both were at discounted to R5k. The only difference was the wheel size and year model and obviously brand name. I will let you know Monday about the bike, as I am planning on picking one of them up by Saturday! Thanks again Cheers, here is to happy riding Enjoy your day!

Hi Bertusras, I got both of them for the same deal R5k. Which are good deals i think, they both felt great to, that's my dilemma. But I can see about the tyres though. One of the bike shops suggested that I leave out all the extra gear I asked for ( helmet, gloves, light, slime and linners) and take a better bike with the extra money. But I think both of these bikes are good money and I think i require at least the essentials. Thanks for your help!

Hi Guys, I am new to the cycling community. Me and a friend decided to take up cycling as hobby for socialising while getting fit. We didn't much want to be stuck in a gym exercising and decided we could explore our city in the sun and having fun. After doing some research and visiting various cycling stores, I narrowed my list down to two options, both of which stretched the budget for a simple socialising thing. I came to the forum because I couldn't decide which bike was better. The Scott Contessa 620 (26" 2015 model) or the Silverback Splash 3 (27.5" 2016 model). I initially only thought a 26" or below (kiddies) bikes would fit me seeing as I am only 1.50m in height(shorty - I know) . However I fitted an extra small frame and found I could actually fit on a 27.5" bike. The thing is now I am not sure which to chose? Most people are saying that the Scott is better brand... The stores i want to buy them from are biased to their own product (some are more gentlemanly than others). But i was hoping someone here could explain it better? I tried doing some research but jargon used explaining about the different shimano shiffters and what not, or how they work, is way over my head. Basically I started out by just wanting to get me a normal Marko bike, but after reading various comments and taking advice, I decided to stretch the budget more in order to get me a better bike. So hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction? Thanks for your time Best regards