jahmon

Looking at this for my first bike, was wondering if they're any good? Can't find much info on them on Google. http://www.guzzle.co.za/specials/view/231933/ http://www.makro.co.za/p/29612/totem-race-pro-29er-mountain-bike/ It has disc brakes - not v brakes - wonder for that price what the exact specs are, anyone know if its simply another brand rebadged? Thanks, J

I know no such person...

It's a 27 speed. See the link: http://www.raleigh.my/bikes/hydra.html

I don't know enough of what to look for e.g with regards to wear and tear and damage - so thats not really an option as I could buy a complete piece of crap...

Hi, I don't think i've climbed on a bike since I was 16 (i'm now 26). I'd like to purchase a starting bike. Budget is around R3000-R4000. I've been told that Hydraulic disc brakes are a MUST. Thus i'm only considering options with discs. So far i've looked at the Silverback Stride 10 as my best starting option: http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011_website_SILVERBACK/stride10.htm Price +- R4200 - R4400 (from phoning around in CPT) --- However i've seen that Makro has a Raleigh Hydra 29'er (yes I know the Silverback is a 26) for R3999 - it doesn't look to be a bad bike to my untrained eyes (please comment - if you can compare the Raleigh and the Silverback). http://www.raleigh.my/bikes/hydra.html Price R3 999 - on special at Makro. Please let me know what you would pick, if the Raleigh and Silverback in question are decent starter bikes and what my options are? Any advice would be appreciated - theres not much Google info on the Raleigh in question. Thanks, J