Mark Rudling

Hi guys Thanks again for all the advice. Here is what I now know. Right now, this is the best spec’d bike at this price that I can find. The only apparent con appears to be the weight but I don’t expect to get anything light in my bracket anyway. I have about 5kg’s around my tummy that I know I can do without. Price for the bike, also cannot find anywhere that can supply it cheaper. So it looks to be a great deal. I have been looking around for the last 2 weeks or so. At the end of the day, 6k is a lot of money to spend, at least for me it is, so I want to make the best choice I can, and the better choices are normally the considered ones. For now I think Im going to stalk the classifieds and hound the local shops to see what they can come up with. I have lived without a bike years so there is no rush. If anyone has a bike for sale in KZN that you think I may be interested in, give me a shout. Thanks again guys, its great to get so much feedback from guys in the know. Caerus, if you have any details for this shop, please let me know.

Thanks, im going to try see that one today. Guys, Im getting pressed to make a choice here, I have been told that stock is limited on the special and if I dont act now, the price will go up. So my question is, should I rush and buy this one or hang ten and try find something else? IE, is this the deal of the year? Regards Mark

Thanks guys Urban Cycles dont have anything decent second hand at the moment. The GT is on special, should I rush and get it or for that price will I get something better if I wait? Regards Mark

Hi Guys Im looking at buying a semi decent MTB for weekend trail rides. I will not be doing anything serious, but would like to get something decent. I have been looking around and for R6500 there are quite a few bikes around. One that caught my eye today was the 2011 GT AVALANCHE 1.0. From what I can tell, it is the best spec'd in its class. FORK Rockshox Tora 302 CRANKSET Shimano Fc-M442, 44/32/22T BB Shimano Bb-Es25 PEDALS Gt Slim Line Flat Pedal, Cast Alloy FRT DER Shimano Deore, Fd-M590 RR DER Shimano XT SHIFTERS Shimano Deore, Sl-M590, Rapid Fire REAR COGS Shimano Cs-Hg30-9, 9 Speed, 11-34T RIMS Alex Td24, 32H Tires Maxxis Mobster SPOKES 14G Stainless FRONT BRAKE Shimano Br-M445, W/ 180Mm Rotor REAR BRAKE Shimano Br-M445, W/ 160Mm Rotor SADDLE Wtb Pure-V Sport I think thats the important ones. So can anyone recomend anything else for that price, and if not, who in Durban can beat/match the price. Thanks Mark