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Hi! Guys So I just want your honest opinions regarding the purchase of a new Titan Elite 29er? I've been looking to buy a bike on the hub for the past 3-4 months and only now I'm ready to actually buy the bike. This would be my 1st bike purchase and have been reading a lot lately about entry level bikes. Seeing that Bicycling recently reviewed a few race ready bikes where the Titan came up top, I came across a good deal IMO. I can get a brand new Titan Elite 29er with tubeless conversion (and bottle cage ) for R13500. It is a bit above my budget but I think for the components this bike has in comparison with any other new bike out there, the price is difficult to beat. I also want to support my LBS and build a good relationship for the future riding to come. Here is the link and spec: http://www.titanracingbikes.com/29er_mens_elite.html Frame: Titan Hydroformed X7 Disc Frame Rear Shock: N/A Front Fork: Rockshox XC30 Solo Air TK Lockout Wheels: Titan 29R Disc Hubs: Alloy Disc Q/R Brakes: Shimano M395 180/160mm Shifters: Shimano SLX 2 x 10 F-Derailleur: Shimano SLX R-Derailleur: Shimano SLX Chain Wheel: Shimano Deore 38-24T (SLX) Cassette: Not Specified Tyres: Racing Ralph Performance Wire 29″ x 2.25″ Saddle: Selle Royal Seta SI Seatpost: Titan Comp Handlebar: Titan Flat Bar 660mm Stem: Titan Comp Pedals: N/A Weight: Not Specified I would appreciate the comments. Thanks in advance

Hi guys, I'm still a beginner in mountain biking and now have to make the difficult choice of a mountain bike... I've been looking at the Axis A40 hard tail and the Silverback Sola 4, both has about the same specs, with only a slight weight difference. Both has Shimano gears and hydraulic brakes, so I don't know which will be the better buy, the Silverback (which is R1500 more expensive) or the Axis. Any advice will be appreciated.