Swany05 Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 seeing as my post in the wanted section didn't get too many replies ill be looking to buy a new/newer mtb. At this point I'm torn between the Bianchi doss 4600 and the nomad 80. Now I know the Bianchi is a better bike but the Nomad has better specs and I think its a newer model. I got fitted and I need to look for a 18" or 19" . Solomans has stock on both units. Comments and suggestions are welcome. TIA
Tankman Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 ... I know the Bianchi is a better bike ... nuff said
ASG Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 How much are you looking to spend - have some Pinarello FV1s (alu bikes not for general sale) but perhaps Michael at ASG can help you if there are some left? michael@asgworld.co.za Regards ag
Swany05 Posted July 5, 2011 Author Posted July 5, 2011 I'm leaning towards the Bianchi even though its an older model. I'm not looking at spending much more than R2500. I know its a tight budget but that's what I can spend at this point.
gummibear Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 Do you have to buy it now?Rather save for a few months and look for something with disc brakes and better spec parts.Those parts wont last to long if you ride in mud.
Swany05 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Posted July 6, 2011 I was thinking that. why not save and then buy beter, but where do i draw the line? Seeing as these bikes are on special wont i be buying a similar spec'd bike if a save? Or do i buy what i can but upgrade components as i am able to do so? Or does this work out too eexpensive? Excuse all the questions but this is the best way of finding out before i take the plunge.
gummibear Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Buy a bike that has at least SLX parts on it with a decent fork.You can then upgrade the frame at a later stage.Once the bug bites you will always want better and lighter parts Look in the classifieds,there are always good deals.
Sarge Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Hi Swany,I do think that the gents that have answered your question are 100% correct in what they say, but if finances are a problem then buy what you can afford.Two weeks ago I bought a new Giant Trance to replace an old Giant that I have had for the last eight years. It weighed a ton, had v breaks, hard tail and no tubeless tyres, but I had the best fun in my life on it. I rode it a lot, entered a lot of races where other riders had a giggle, but it never let me down.So do what ever you need to,but get out there and ride.RegardsSarge
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