Mav1234 Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 And a good day to everyone listening or reading. The cycling bug has just bit me about a month ago and i need some help.I have been recommended either the silverback rc1 or the Merida 92.My budget is aprox 11k.Im borrowing a fuji road bike at mo,but i need to get my own.Any recomendations out there.I do live in the alberton area and i want to join a group in or around alberton to see how i pan out.HELP
Slowbee Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/27062-alberton-jhb-south-riders/page__st__8600__p__1376597__hl__alberton+riders__fromsearch__1?do=findComment&comment=1376597 have a look at the above thread and chat to those guys. They welcome newbies and will also give you loads of free advice. dont listen to mackie, he rides a mtn bike.
Mav1234 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Posted March 30, 2011 Welcome brother. My advice would be to get a MTB.Good Evening. Im stuck on Road bikes.Im training for the 94.7 and then move on forwards.Im just stuck on rb sorry
Wyatt Earp Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/27062-alberton-jhb-south-riders/page__st__8600__p__1376597__hl__alberton+riders__fromsearch__1?do=findComment&comment=1376597 have a look at the above thread and chat to those guys. They welcome newbies and will also give you loads of free advice. dont listen to mackie, he rides a mtn bike.Have you got a gripe with mountain biking ?
Slowbee Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Have you got a gripe with mountain biking ? na, just teasing Mackie cause he lives in Natal with some realy beautifull riding, and since I am in the cape and unlikely to go on holiday there I am unlikely to enjoy all the trails he has.
Wyatt Earp Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 na, just teasing Mackie cause he lives in Natal with some realy beautifull riding, and since I am in the cape and unlikely to go on holiday there I am unlikely to enjoy all the trails he has.In that case a dislike his opinion too.
Mav1234 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Posted March 30, 2011 Have you got a gripe with mountain biking ?I have nothing against mb at all.i just prefere rb thats all.
Mackie Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Don't mind me, I'm a just a roadie racist, only kidding. Enjoy your riding and find a group to join, always better. When you see the light, and get a real bike and you in KZN, we have great trails and the beer is cold,
Wyatt Earp Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 I have nothing against mb at all.i just prefere rb thats all.No not meant at you.Welcome to The Hub, you will be at home with those South Riders
Lou Zealand Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Who do you ride with and who are you likely to ride with in the future? MTB, as the name suggests (Multi Terrain Bike), is more versatile but if you're going to be predominantly road you want every vantage to keep up... Since you're going road with a goal to the 94.7 get the road bike now and save up for the MTB... no rule says that you can't do both...
Mav1234 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Posted March 31, 2011 Who do you ride with and who are you likely to ride with in the future? MTB, as the name suggests (Multi Terrain Bike), is more versatile but if you're going to be predominantly road you want every vantage to keep up... Since you're going road with a goal to the 94.7 get the road bike now and save up for the MTB... no rule says that you can't do both...Thats is very true.only prob is i dont have my own bike yet.RRRRRRRR`s.im borrowing a bike.money a bit tight.Im hoping my company is going to sponsor me.I ride with a friend at mo.been training for 2 months but i have no idea in terms on my fitness lvl.we r dying to ride in a group.i stay in alberton
scotty Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Thats is very true.only prob is i dont have my own bike yet.RRRRRRRR`s.im borrowing a bike.money a bit tight.Im hoping my company is going to sponsor me.I ride with a friend at mo.been training for 2 months but i have no idea in terms on my fitness lvl.we r dying to ride in a group.i stay in alberton If you're in Alberton and want to hook up with a group there is one that leaves cnr swartkoppies and kliprivier every sat. Ride starts 7am, you need not belong to a club and is marshalled. Edited March 31, 2011 by scotty
Slave Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Mav, just a word of warning on riding in the Alberton Area. There have been incidents of bike jacking especially closer to Thokoza and on the Rand Water road. Please make sure you ride with someone when riding these areas.
Mav1234 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Posted March 31, 2011 Mav, just a word of warning on riding in the Alberton Area. There have been incidents of bike jacking especially closer to Thokoza and on the Rand Water road. Please make sure you ride with someone when riding these areas.Thanks slave.Im always with a buddy.
Mav1234 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Posted March 31, 2011 If you're in Alberton and want to hook up with a group there is one that leaves cnr swartkoppies and kliprivier every sat. Ride starts 7am, you need not belong to a club and is marshalled.Hiya scotty.Cheers for that.Can anyone help with these two makes of bike i have yet to buy one ,and i het diffrent stories from diff people.either a marida 94 or a silverback RC1 or raleigh blade.Can anyone help.
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