I paid R6500 for last years GT Av 1. Prehaps with some searching and a few more pennies you could just buy a new bike?
I did consider this Mojoman, my thinking is that if I get half decent components i.e. the fork, rims and brakes I could keep them when I upgrade the frame (eventually when my wife permits)
I need to upgrade my MTB, but I'm not sure how my R5000 would be best spent - any help would be much appreciated!
I have an old Schwinn Mesa that I bought off my brother-in-law for R 2,500 some years ago.
The front fork is forked!! So that needs replacing.
The front wheel is very slightly buckled - so that also needs to be replaced.
1. What kind of front fork should I get? Are forks brake specific?
2. Do I replace both wheels? Are rims brake specific?
3. If I get disc brake rims, I guess I need disc brakes too then?
4. Is everything pretty simple to install oneself or should I look up a bike shop?
5. Any bike shop recommendations (JHB North) that will fit components for me?
Currently looking at:
New - Hygia Elite Carbon disc brakes (R1800)
2nd hand - Rock Shox Sid dual air (R1000)
2nd hand - Alex DP17 Rims on Novatek Hubs with Tires (R1300)
Thanks hubbers!!
What's the best way to upgrade my MTB for 5k?
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I'm 1.90 so dont usually find my size bike on the hub unfortuntely...
There are tons of components though!