[MTB n00b needs some bike advice]

Thanks bought myself a good 2nd hand bike! Cheers for the input everyone

[MTB n00b needs some bike advice]

Thanks for all the advice and tips everyone! Will start looking around!

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[MTB n00b needs some bike advice]

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!