Titan29er Posted May 16, 2011 Share Hi guys, looking for a nice Mtbike not to pricy! ja ja, if you want quality, one should pay to get quality. I'm a mtb rider for just over a year now, riding a Silverback, but the rubber brake one with no susspension at all. Did a small route on Saturday, about 30k's, and yesterday my shoulders cried..... Looking for a nice well looked after 2nd hand bike maybe or something. So any assistance will be highly appreciated. Safe cycling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 16, 2011 Share look at all the usual suspects - Silverback have a very good offering in the lower-priced sector of the market, as do Scott and Giant - although the Giant equivalents are a bit heavier than the rest. Also look at the Merida range. What price point are you looking at? You might have a bit more luck trawling the classifieds here or on theGumTree to see what you can find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timM Posted May 16, 2011 Share A one or two year old GT Avalanche 3.0 would be a good bet - you should be able to pick one up or R3K'ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted May 16, 2011 Share wot's a "rubber brake one"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLoCo Posted May 16, 2011 Share wot's a "rubber brake one"? Uses condoms like parachutes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan29er Posted May 16, 2011 Share I think they call it the "V-Brake" system. I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted May 16, 2011 Share <R2000 - Dunlop from Game - not a real MTB - just for 'recreational use'.R2000-R3500 - bottom of the range Silverbacks.R3500-R5000 - GT avalanche (or giant, merida, scott bottom of the range) Try and buy new if you don't know a lot about maintaining bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted May 16, 2011 Share Yes - V-Brakes. V-Brakes work fine unless they get wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted May 16, 2011 Share <R2000 - Dunlop from Game - not a real MTB - just for 'recreational use' 2nd hand from thehubsa classifieds. Don't listen to that nonsense about having to buy new, maintenance issues. Mantenance is easy and fun to learn. Edited May 16, 2011 by TNT1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan29er Posted May 16, 2011 Share Thanks "Just Keep pedaling" and TNT1. Will look at my budget and decide. Wanted to get a new bike or second hand for the upcoming Magalies Monster. But i guess I cant always get what I want hey!! Enjoy guys and thanks for the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted May 16, 2011 Share "Don't listen to that nonsense about having to buy new, maintenance issues. Mantenance is easy and fun to learn." I maintain my own bikes and it easy and fun to learn. However, it can also be expensive: Many parts are essentially consumable: Chains, cassette, chainrings, BB bearings, brake pads, tyres, fork seals, hubs, headsets. Make sure these things are more unworn than worn when you buy 2nd hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted May 16, 2011 Share Why dont you check your local bike store with regards to putting on a front fork for you to make your current bike a bit more useable. The V brake can be made to work well. I put those Tri Block pads on my old bike that I keep around and it stops just as well as most bikes with disc's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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