Murray Meyer

Thanks for all the replies. a Number of people suggested trying pre-owned first. Will this be a good buy? Does tubeless conversion play a big role in buying or not at entry level? https://bikemarket.co.za/home/shop/bicycles/pre-owned/pre-owned-mtb/pre-owned-mtb-hardtail/pre-owned-mtb-hardtail-aluminium/pre-owned-merida-big-nine-xl-bm8308/

Thanks for all the replies. a Number of people suggested trying pre-owned first. Will this be a good buy? Does tubeless conversion play a big role in buying or not at entry level? https://bikemarket.co.za/home/shop/bicycles/pre-owned/pre-owned-mtb/pre-owned-mtb-hardtail/pre-owned-mtb-hardtail-aluminium/pre-owned-merida-big-nine-xl-bm8308/

Thanks for the reply 16k

Hi, buying my first bike and as advised, I'm trying to get input from people with experience in this field. I've been to a couple of shops but it seems that proper advice is dependant on the makes the applicable shops are selling. I'm looking at these 3 which are fairly in the same price range and would like to know your preferences. Thanks in advance. 1) SilverBack STRIDE SX (AIR FORK) Hardtail | Sport XC | Alloy | 29" ... or ... SilverBack STRIDE EXPERT - 2022 2) TitanRacing Rogue Dash 6061 Alloy 29″ Mountain Bike | 1×12 | - 2022 3) Zini Z29 elite ALUMINIUM FRAME 120MM aIR fork 29" WHEELS - 2023