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Thanks Patches, will keep an eye out for that!

.. thanks guys.

Is that with a shorter shock?

Okay my thinking was, shorter shock to make day to day riding easier? Am I barking down the wrong hill here?

Can you put a 100mm travel shock on a DH bike?

Riding to gym and maybe a beginners trail here or there?

Hi Hubbers, I am new to the whole MTB thing and came across what seems like a good deal to start me off. Axis A80 for R2500, it is 3 months old. What are your thoughts? http://img.classistatic.com/crop/300x200/i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA%3D/z/B0UAAOxy3NBSd8rn/$T2eC16JHJG8FGtIJ8V5,BSd8rm,dqQ~~48_35.JPG Gary

Hi all, What's wrong with a man buying and riding a woman's bike? Just curious? Gary

Awesome. Thanks Patches!

Hi All, What is the problem with using a bike like this as your everyday bike? Riding to gym and the odd trail here and there? From what I have read, this is classified as a downhill bike. http://filipe2011.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/1287166690_45220853_1-fotos-de-bicicleta-downhill-specialized-big-hit-2-1287166690.jpg?w=704

Will definitely do that, thanks

What about buying a cheap bike and upgrading the various parts to my liking?

What about this as a start? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/76946-momsen-al829-medium-frame-new-price-drop/

I hear you. What if I am able to see what's available second hand, would that be too risky?

What I have in mind is, to learn something new and have a unique bike at the end of it all. To me this is worth the extra money.

Would you suggest that I buy the frame new? Based on my height I would need a Medium sized frame.

Quite right, that is what I see most people riding. Why was it more expensive?

Ah this is going to help a lot! BTW, your 1st assumption was correct. So the first things to get are tools and then the bike parts.

That's the spirit ok, so where do I start? I know I would like a hard tail, 29er.

I have 2 strong arms and an above average IQ?

as in... I have never even owned a MTB in my life. Last time I rode a bike was around 10yrs ago and that was a trick bike.

Hi Chaps, Is this doable or am I being silly? Gary

This gives me a very good idea of what I am in for, thanks! Just missing the bike carrier.

WOW well done. Exactly what I had in mind. Good luck for Serengeti

No it was a good perspective check. I wonder if BikeLife would finance a discounted deal from the LBS ? Like you mentioned where the LBS gives you a discount as part of the negotiations.