SlickOrange

Just took the Mesa out for a test run... it was awesome.. I think I am going to stick with it. If I buy it there new I get a 2 year service plan, and so far the service has been great. I'll pay extra for service like that.

Yep it is my money, hard earned money, hehe... I am a student and don't have money to waste. And I don't know enough about bikes to judge if it is a good deal or not. That is why I am asking the pro's... I have not fully made up my mind yet. Luckily he said he'll bring the bike to my house later so I can test drive it. Just trying to get as much opinions as possible, I like to do my research.

It's new. My dad knows the owner of the cycling shop, very good service and it's very close to where I live, so unless it is a complete rip off I would prefer buying from him.

http://www.bikepedia.com/Quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2008&Brand=Schwinn&Model=Mesa+LTD&Type=bike I can get the 2008 model for R5200, is this a good deal? And is it a good entry level mountain bike? I am totally new to this.

Thanks for all the replies! Really appreciated. So far I want to buy a new bike. At first I just wanted a bike thats better than my old crappy Peugot Airwolf... Had some fun on it when I went out with some friends, but I realized I need something proper. (The shocks doesn't even work anymore...) But the more I read about mountain biking the greater it sounds! Also, I tested a proper bike and I was SHOCKED at how much better it felt than my stupid bike, so there is a chance that I might actually take this up as a sport. At the moment I am looking at the Scwinn Mesa Ltd: http://www.bikepedia.com/Quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2008&Brand=Schwinn&Model=Mesa+LTD&Type=bike I can get the 2008 model for R5200, is this a good deal?

Wow.... Thanks for the prompt replies! And the help... Seems like people are very friendly here. Cant go this weekend, but thanks for the idea. At the moment I don't want to spend more than R4500 for everything. How much does a helmet and tubeless conversion go for, and do I need shoes?

Hi there, I am considering to get into mountain biking, I have always liked cycling, but I have never been serious about it, I just like going for a ride every once in a while. I want to buy a new bike, but I really have no clue about the sport, or what brands to buy etc. So far I am also not planning to get very serious about the sport, I just want to have fun at first. I have about R4500 to spend on a bike, what would be my best options? Also what else will I need? Thanks in advance..