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It wil work, just a heads up if you replace the brakes, if the hoses was cut or too short it will require a bleed. gears will work.

Here is some suggestions. depends where you live, Give your height to estimate a bike size for you Just some suggestions, look for a bike with hydraulic brakes and a air fork. Any Shimano deore gears makes life a lot easier. You can convert the tyres to tubeless yourself as I did with YouTube. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/784912/pre-owned-silverback-stride-10-m-bm10223-2013 https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/790873/gt-avalanche-10-mtb-size-m https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bikes/791159/silverback-alphine-1-xt-discs-rockshox-air

I use Fug It. Works okay and seals. Just need to top up regularly.

You can consider this computer as well. I think it is a bit better than the Magene and almost same price. https://westdenecycles.co.za/product/wahoo-elemnt-roam-v1/ WAHOO – ELEMNT ROAM V1

This one, the last bike you wanna buy https://bike-addict.co.za/products/titan-cypher-120-carbon-expert-se-2024

This looks like a good bike, I would ride this...

If I am in your shoes look at the following, for my purchase it made or break a deal!!! Air Fork Shimano Deore groupset (just reliable better shifting) 10 Speed or greater, other wise you will upgrade in the near future from 9spd Similar to this https://cwcycles.co.za/product/1013359-bike-mtb-ht-alu-slvback-stride-elite-my23

Any of these bikes will ride lekker and will not be too heavy. Depends on your preference, I ride a Giant and loves my bike. https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/774825/giant-tcr-large-campaqnolo-components https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/722829/felt-carbon-58cm-xl-campy

Bike fit is very finicky...suffered from numb hands. Resolved it by adjusting saddle 3mm forward. So little do a lot.

I also had issues on the MTB, try this saddle, It worked for me and not that expensive. https://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-tf-147-saddle/

Bought Wahoo Elemnt last year on Black Friday special. Love it. Wahoo R4000 https://westdenecycles.co.za/product/wahoo-elemnt-roam-v1/ Magene: R3500 These looks okay but dont know their capabilities. http://evobikes.co.za/product/magene-c606-smart-navigation-gps-bike-computer/

Big Respect to all that finished. I think the wind is making it the worst and messes with your head.. I heard that it was like a 800km headwind and then some side winds... Kudos

For what its worth. had issues with changing gears on only 2 sprockets...chain would slip. almost as if i had a new chain on a old cassette. lo and behold the hanger was bend out of this world. when fixed was like new...

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This looks like a nice bargain. 12speed shimano and air fork for R15k. Nearest price I could find is R18k https://cyclezone.co.za/products/merida-big-nine-slx-edition