NoobBiker

I was in the same boat as you, have not ridden a bike for almost 20 years I was shocked to see prices in 2021, nevertheless I ended up with a Giant Talon 2. Fantastic for entry level. My first initial 2 choices were Titan and Silverback but they are like hens teeth on the new market. One of my friends also started with the GT and he is super happy with it.

Thank you sir much appreciated, as per earlier post I actually bought a new Giant Talon 2. So far quite happy with it.

Thank you TheoG, well put! Found some gel shorts on takealot, sort of looks like a Baboons rear. Might try that

Awesome I will definitely try this!

Thanks for the advice will give it a month at least and see what the feeling is like.

Thanks guys, went out yesterday and got a Giant Talon 2 in medium, totally different bike from my first two choices, first time on a bike after 20 years, must say that my first upgrade would be the saddle because my rear just could not get comfortable ????. Not to mention I am seriously unfit and was out breadth after one lap around the complex

Hi Guys Hope you are well. I am a newb in the world of biking, as such I am reaching out for some advice on a starter bike, firstly I weigh about 82kg and height around 1.75m. Speed of the bike ? I see a lot of silverbacks online but speeds range from 8 upwards vs other bikes 2 x 9 (for example), as newb should I worry about the speed ? Hydraulic brakes, is this important to have ? Size I am quite I am a medium Please recommend some good cycle shops around the fourways/centurion/midrand areas ? The last time I had a Bike was when I was in my teens, much has changed since then. Maybe I missed a few other key areas, but I guess that comes with learning Thanks