Cav' Posted July 22, 2011 Share 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) thanksJan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted July 22, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted July 22, 2011 Share Thanks scotty had a look, the cannondale doesnt look to bad (Cannondale - Trail SL2 2010) for 8K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad890 Posted July 22, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted July 22, 2011 Share Check out solomons in woodmead, they always have good deals on the go.Chat to kelly and he'll sort you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted July 22, 2011 Share I think its a dual between the folowing 2 bikeshttp://www.obike.co.za/Products/ProductsB.aspxhttp://www.jjcycling.co.za/bianchi/images/kuma-5500-XQ.gif The cannondale has bit better specs but the bianchi is a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted July 22, 2011 Share Ok will go to hotspot and solomons first before leaning towards a certain bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudipollard Posted July 22, 2011 Share Silverback Ventura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfan Posted July 22, 2011 Share Thanks scotty had a look, the cannondale doesnt look to bad (Cannondale - Trail SL2 2010) for 8KThe SL2 is an awesome bike! Best bike for the money in my opinion. But then again I am biased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted July 22, 2011 Share Or you could buy my GT Zaskar Pro with XT and carbon cranks. Depends what size frame you are though. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heed0 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Silverback Ventura +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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