munkyboyZA Posted August 14, 2011 Share I'm looking at buying a hardtail buy the end of the month, but can't make up my mind between the following bikes... GIANT REVEL 0 - [ http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-za/bikes/model/revel.0/8004/46817/ ] SCHWINN MOAB COMP - [ http://www.bicycling.co.za/bikes-gear/guide/moab-comp-0 ] MERIDA MATTS TFS 100 (2011) - [ http://www.cyclelab.com/products/MERIDA%20MATTS%20TFS%20100%20(2011).aspx ] TREK 4300 Disc - [ http://www.trekbikes.com/za/en/bikes/mountain/sport/4_series/4300_disc/ ] GT Avalanche 3.0 D - [ http://www.gtbicycles.com/zaf/bikes/mountain/endurance/2011-avalanche-3-0-disc-equipe-black-green ] I was leaning towards the Schwinn Moab due to the editorial review on bicycling.co.za, but from what I have read in these posts, they rank quite low on popularity. I have very little knowledge of the tech specs of these bikes and how to compare them, so your help would be valued... Edited August 14, 2011 by munkyboyZA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heed0 Posted August 14, 2011 Share I would go for the schwinn moab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted August 14, 2011 Share The Schwinn does not look like a bad choice at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted August 14, 2011 Share check www.obike.co.za. They have some Moabs at really good prices. It might just make up your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboLuke Posted August 14, 2011 Share Look for a bike where you get the best quality base components from the start - that is the frame, shocks and wheels.After that the drive train but be careful - fancier and lighter means easier to brake and expensive to service and replace e..g SRAM X7 is good enoughAfter that look at stem, handlebar, sea tpost - these components can be replaced over months if you wantYou are probably going to replace the saddle in any case so that does not go to the top of considerations Whatever tyres it comes with you probably going to replace so ignore that ....Get the basics and get that right, rather buy a bike good good base components and heavy aux components, than going for a 70 % fit overall Unless of course money is tight and you only have a once buy chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted August 14, 2011 Share Look for a bike where you get the best quality base components from the start - that is the frame, shocks and wheels.After that the drive train but be careful - fancier and lighter means easier to brake and expensive to service and replace e..g SRAM X7 is good enoughAfter that look at stem, handlebar, sea tpost - these components can be replaced over months if you wantYou are probably going to replace the saddle in any case so that does not go to the top of considerations Whatever tyres it comes with you probably going to replace so ignore that ....Get the basics and get that right, rather buy a bike good good base components and heavy aux components, than going for a 70 % fit overall Unless of course money is tight and you only have a once buy chance Sound advice and explanation bud! I normally lean towards the bike with the best component combination. Like you said, fork and wheels very important. You decided on alu so my guess is any of those frames will do. Down to a component choice. Good luck and happy riding PS: I would take the moab Edited August 14, 2011 by Jaco-fiets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkyboyZA Posted August 15, 2011 Share Thanks for the advise guys! From all the feedback I have received on this form and on MTBiker, the Moab seems like a decent frame with ok components (considering my initial budget) so it seems like a logic choice as a starter bike and to start saving for component upgrades thereafter. Edited August 16, 2011 by munkyboyZA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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