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@Fanievb: yeah i've been looking around and would definately consider second hand. but havent found anything that's caught my eye.

Damn that was a good price. I was there yesterday and it seems like that special is over. Hmmm...

Sorry my post above i referred to the wrong bike, was thinking of the Scott Scale 960 for R11400 Specs here: http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/234246007/bike-scale-960-m/ @awesme: i think you're referring to the Aspect 930 @ cycle lab for R8500 The scott scale 930 was over R20k

Thanks for all the input guys. Really appreciate it. I'm really keen on entering the sport, but am kind of torn between whether to spend the extra money and whether i'll notice the difference based on the price. I've looked at the Titan Trail for R7200 or the Scott Aspect 930 for R7500 But then think maybe i should spend the little extra and go for the Scott Scale 940 (R11400) or perhaps the Merida Big9 TFS 500 (R11k) I'm nervous that the novelty will wear off and that i'll be stuck with pretty much expensive decorations. Do you guys think i should take the plunge or just start small and upgrade based on how it goes Will i be able to drastically feel a difference in my ride for the price increase Cheers.

I'm a newbie coming into the sport and have seem various manafactures within the same price range vary on weight by up to 1-2kg's. Obviously other factors like the Derailers and Fork will have priority, but for an unfit fat A$$ like myself, weight can make a huge difference in my life, or not so? Thanks

Hi Guys, Can anyone help me with the weight on Titan bikes? I can seem to find these specs anywhere. 2014 Titan Sport 29er (All large frames) 2014 Titan Trail 29er 2013/14 Titan Elite 29er I know that they are designed slightly heavier, but cmon, they should still make the info available to the public. Any assistance would be great Thanks