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  1. Update: The Merida from Bikemarket is sold but the KTM is still available. I've been keeping an eye on the classifieds but not seen anything in my size and budget that *seems* as good as the Cannondale. Finding a 2nd hand gravel bike is also harder than expected... I did find a few bikes that caught my attention though: Titan Switch Expert Scott Addict R2 Merida Lampre 903 (cheap) I have contacted the seller of the Cannondale and would like to go see the bike before completing the deal. Is there anything I should be looking at specifically to make sure the bike is OK? Do you think it's fair and reasonable to use the bike hub pay functionality, collect the bike and then take the bike to my LBS for a clean and inspection (at my cost) and confirm the deal once everything is checked out by someone more experienced than me? Appreciate all the help so far!
  2. Too big for me - but yeah, exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping for... seems like some patience could get me a better deal Thanks for the heads up... going to message the seller now. Bike looks good despite the need for a good wash ????
  3. I currently ride a MTB but I'm looking to expand my riding to include more on-road cycling. I am also signed up for my 2nd 947 this year (I did my first on a MTB) so would really like to have something that will feel OK for the 4hrs I may spend on the bike???? Since this is my first road bike, I don't want to spend a heap of cash and want to get the most bike for my budget which I unofficially pegged at R15k-R20k. With this in mind and after a bit of research, I thought the second hand market would be best and I have been keeping an eye on the classifieds but nothing has caught my attention yet but I have seen the following two bikes at BikeMarket which are in budget, the right size (I think) with very similar specs: KTM Revelator 3500 Merida Scultura 4000 So my questions to the knowledgable people of Bikehub are: Are these two good options for a road newbie? Or would it be better to look at a non-carbon frame with better groupset? Which of the two bikes is a better buy? Or have I maybe missed a better deal elsewhere? Which has the best potential for value if I choose to sell in a few months due to disinterest or upgrade?
  4. I did a similar thing a few weeks ago - tried to follow all signage but missed a good chunk. Need to get back soon to try find the missing sections PS. Nice avatar
  5. Any idea on local pricing?
  6. Cool, I think I'll check with the LBS that the 2019 Pyga is still available and go from there. Hotspot also recommended a Norco, but the Revolver FS1. I really like that the Pyga is local and the dealer is around the corner though
  7. Yeah i've really struggled with test rides - the lockdown hasn't help either. I did check out the Trek bikes the other day, but the specs don't seem as good as the other options until you get closer to the R100K mark. Do let me know if you find anything interesting
  8. Thanks for the replies everyone! Sounds like Pyga is a favourite I've not read one bad thing about the brand here on the hub.
  9. Hi all Looking to buy a new mountain bike after selling my trusty old Momsen AL329 just before lockdown. Would love to get a carbon dual suspension that can get me through the next 5+ years of riding. With my Momsen I mostly rode the cradle loop, northern farms, the spruit and various other races and events around Jhb. I will continue to ride these kinds of places and trails but would also like to be a bit more comfortable and have a bit more fun. My budget is around R60k and I've seen a few Pyga Stage's available in the classifieds and the LBS around the corner has a 2019 Stage available within my budget which would be ideal but for the fact that it comes with a 100mm fork where most new xc/trail focused bikes (including the newer Stage) start at 120mm. Unless I stretch the budget a new Pyga is not an option but I've seen a few options from Titan and Scott that have 120mm travel but I've not been able to find a place that will let me demo either of them. I understand (but could be wrong) that the Pyga frame has not changed since 2019 and so the old frame could be paired with a 120mm fork in the future but I'm not sure if I should look at a newer bike with 120mm standard instead? Are there any other options available that I should be looking at? Thanks for any help
  10. Thanks! Are you guys referring to the PnP at William Nicol?
  11. I live in Sunninghill and I'm keen to try the Spruit for the first time on Saturday morning. It's close enough for me to just join somewhere behind/next to the Chilli Lane shopping centre or on Witkoppen. I've read conflicting reports of it being a bit dodge in some places. Is it safe enough to ride alone as a first timer? Or should I go to a starting place that is more popular?
  12. No reply from the dude selling the AL126 on Gumtree. I am leaning more and more towards the AL651 now.
  13. Thanks for the replies. It's the AL651 that they showed me. I have contacted the seller of the AL126 on gumtree so will see if it's still available.
  14. Another help me choose my first MTB thread... I've been looking at different bikes for a few weeks now and went into a nearby bike shop on Saturday where they showed me the AL651, looks like a great bike but with me being completely new to the sport and having no clue about the different components I'm still not sure if it's the absolute best *new* bike I can get for the money. The shop is offering what appears to be a good price of about R6000 for the bike. Other bikes I've been looking at are: Momsen AL126 Silverback Slade 3 Silverback Spectra 1/2 And a few Meridas in the R5k-R9k price bracket So I'm willing to pay a bit more if it means getting a much better bike but if this is the best at the price then why spend more? Any help is greatly appreciated
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