LumpyCustard

Update.... Still have the Cheapo, not given any problems and its been running well. I rode my first race recently on it, all went well although I was a little sore after. This week I upgraded and got myself a Scott. So far I’m really happy with it. I’m currently averaging between 90 - 110 km a week and I am hooked. [emoji476][emoji2189]

Also upgraded from my El Cheapo to a Scott 29er:First to go was the spoke reflectors...

New helmet, impulse purchase but who cares? [emoji2958]

So a week and 84km later I have the following to report: The bike is fitted with entry level Shimano gears (21 speeds) which do the job well enough. Shifts are smooth and easy. Zoom mechanical disc brakes, these needed adjustment but once done stop just fine. Tyres are El Cheapo 57-622’s, nothing fancy. Zoom front suspension, Lasco SUV crankset and Giant Axact 9W computer round off the equipment. So all in all entry level spec. The frame seems well made and finished if a little heavy. Clean welds and neat paint job. On the road it handles nicely, and after a bit of experimentation with the bars and seat is a pretty comfortable fit for 20km+ rides. Overall not too bad considering it was mahala. I’m already shopping for another bike, I have my eye on a GT or possibly a Merida at the lbs. As for this one, I’m gonna hang on to it.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the reply. Its identical to the 1st image. Tomorrow Im going to check brakes & tyre pressures, adjust seat etc to fit my rippling physique [emoji57] and then go for a decent ride to get a feel for it. Im interested to see how it compares to my trusty GT. Maybe worth using to rack up training km’s? Im entered for my 1st race end of April... [emoji1695]

Maxxis

Due to illness, a friend of mine can no longer ride and gifted me his mountain bike. He only did about 150km on it and only on tar so its still fairly new. The steed in question is a Cronus Discesa 29R. A trawl of the interwebs was not very informative. Two questions: - Has anyone heard of this brand/model and is it any good? (Im purely an entry level recreational rider) - Is it worth keeping? Muchas gracias.

Weight Weenie. [emoji1787][emoji1303][emoji1303][emoji1303]

Hi All, Andre from Kimberley here... After a few years away I am back on an MTB. Looking forward to many happy miles, bear with me if I ask any stupid questions... TIA. [emoji51][emoji1303]