Hi, Looking to purchase my first MTB. Only done 1 race and I enjoyed it, I think So before I bore everyone with my beginner questions, is there a "Buying an MTB 101" thread somewhere I'm not seeing? Basic advice on what is what and when you should take X over Y and why some people use Z etc... If not there here is my situation: I will hopefully have ~R14000 to spend on a Bike + Accessories. I'm looking for a softail. I would like to know: - Should I purchase a new complete bike or get a 2nd hand bike? - Any specified thing/brand I should be looking for? Heard you get different "sets" etc... - Tubeless, slime and liners? Benifits and which should I get? - How many gears are preferable or is there a standard? - Should I import a complete bike from CRC or will customs kill any sort of saving on a bike? Any advice would be apprecited! Thanks!
