Best MTB for around R8000

[Cav']

Hi I,ve decided to take up mountain biking ( already on the road ) and would like to know what Hardtail would be best for R 8000 max. I see solomons have a few bikes , at the moment the Bianchi's (Kuma 5300&5500) look good but cant i get something better than Shimano Deore for that price maybe...

Any advise?

 

(Helmet, shoes, etc does not have to be in the R8k budget)

 

thanks

Jan

[scotty]

Have a look at www.obike.co.za they have a few decent bikes in that range,

 

Silverback are also good value for money, for around R8000 you should be able to get the Spectra (Mix SLX/XT, RS Recon Gold shock) http://www.silverbacklab.com

[Cav']

Thanks scotty had a look, the cannondale doesnt look to bad (Cannondale - Trail SL2 2010) for 8K

[brad890]

take a look here for a general price idea

 

http://www.cyclefactory.co.za/bicycles/new-bicycles-from-cycle-factory.html

 

then look up what you can get the best bang for your buck in terms of components (normally merida or silverback)

 

and in terms of buying a bike. Chat to the guys at hotspot cycles in menlyn, at the attebury value mart shopping center i think it is. they generally have the best prices in PTA

[Thumper]

Check out solomons in woodmead, they always have good deals on the go.

Chat to kelly and he'll sort you out.

[Cav']

I think its a dual between the folowing 2 bikes

http://www.obike.co.za/Products/ProductsB.aspx

http://www.jjcycling.co.za/bianchi/images/kuma-5500-XQ.gif

 

The cannondale has bit better specs but the bianchi is a beauty!

[Cav']

Ok will go to hotspot and solomons first before leaning towards a certain bike

[canfan]

Thanks scotty had a look, the cannondale doesnt look to bad (Cannondale - Trail SL2 2010) for 8K

The SL2 is an awesome bike! Best bike for the money in my opinion. But then again I am biased.

[Ramrod]

Or you could buy my GT Zaskar Pro with XT and carbon cranks. Depends what size frame you are though. LOL

[heed0]

Silverback Ventura

 

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