ShawnJ

I rode past there just after it happened and saw his body covered up and the bike was badly mangled, was a SAP van there and white bakkie. Very sad.

Did this and some not so good reviews, but it looks like the bike gets revised every year, and the suspension has been changed over the years..

How good is the Jamis Dakar XC sport 26" ?

Thanks, will definitly go have a look

Thanks for all the advice. I looked at some 26" bikes and can get a Silverback Spectra 3 for under R6000 with decent front forks "Rock Shox" , im going to look at that on Saturday. I have looked at second hand but would prefer a warranty with the bike.

Cant seem to find Vida or Titan in my price range with hydraulic brakes, Would have liked the Titan Sport 29er

Looking around Jhb area . What is the weight difference in general between 26 and 29er bikes, in the price range im looking at ?

I havent, do they have a website ?

Thanks , will check them out

Im new to the mtb scene. I did do road riding about 10 years ago. Looking at starting mountain biking for fitness as I ride and race offroad bikes. I have looked around at a couple shops and also read quite a few posts here. I have decided i want a new bike, 29er with hydraulic brakes. Only bikes I have found is a Mongoose Metore Sport 2013 for R5800 which I really like. Also found Titan Sport and Silverback Vida but when I contacted the shop they didnt have my size. Apparantly I need a Medium 29er. Im on the East Rand so only dealers around Jhb will do. Can anyone help me with a shop that has what i want.